Monthly Cleaning Checklist

The deeper jobs your weekly routine misses — split into one focused zone per week, so the whole house gets a proper refresh every month without a single exhausting day.

How to use it: Pick one zone each week and work through its card in 45-90 minutes. Tick each box as you go. Finish with the Every-Month Essentials, then mark the month off on the tracker.

Week 1 — Kitchen, Deep Clean and Declutter

• Empty the fridge, toss expired food, wipe shelves
• Clean inside the oven and microwave
• Degrease the range hood and filter
• Wipe cabinet fronts and clean inside one drawer set
• Descale the kettle and coffee maker
• Wipe small appliances — toaster, blender, air fryer
• Clean the sink, tap and garbage disposal

Week 2 — Bathrooms, Scrub, Descale and Restock

• Scrub grout and treat any mold on caulk
• Descale the showerhead and taps
• Wash or replace the shower curtain or liner
• Clean inside cabinets and toss expired products
• Wash bath mats, hand towels and makeup brushes
• Scrub the toilet base, seat hinges and flush handle
• Clean mirrors, light fixtures and the exhaust fan cover

Week 3 — Bedrooms, Fresh Bedding and Closets

• Wash pillows, duvet or comforter and mattress protector
• Vacuum and rotate or flip the mattress
• Dust ceiling fan blades, lights and skirting boards
• Sort one closet or drawer — donate what you do not wear
• Wipe wardrobe doors, mirrors and handles
• Vacuum under beds and behind nightstands
• Wash or air curtains and clean window tracks

Week 4 — Living Areas, Floors, Windows and Details

• Wash windows inside and clean tracks and screens
• Dust blinds, shelves, picture frames and electronics
• Vacuum sofas and cushions, spot-clean upholstery
• Clean rugs — shake, vacuum both sides, spot-treat stains
• Wipe doors, handles, light switches and remotes
• Clean entryway — shoe rack, doormat and coat hooks
• Mop hard floors, including corners and under furniture

Every-Month Essentials — Appliances and Filters

• Run a cleaning cycle on the washing machine
• Clean the dishwasher filter and run an empty hot cycle
• Vacuum refrigerator coils if accessible
• Replace or wash range hood and vacuum filters
• Check and replace water filter if due
• Empty and wash the vacuum bin or change the bag

Safety and Home Checks

• Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
• Check for leaks under sinks and around toilets
• Look for mold or damp in corners and cupboards
• Top up batteries, bulbs and cleaning supplies
• Check pantry for expired food and pests
• Take out recycling, e-waste and donation bags

Tip: These jobs do not belong to one room. Add them to whichever week is lightest, and do not skip the safety checks — they take five minutes and prevent expensive problems.

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