| Laundry / Core Tasks | Load & start clothes washer | 2 | As needed / Weekly | Start this first; it can run while you complete other chores. Sort by color and fabric type to extend clothing life. |
| Laundry / Core Tasks | Transfer to & start dryer | 2 | As needed / Weekly | Don't overfill the dryer; clothes need room to tumble for faster, even drying. Use wool dryer balls to reduce static and dry time. |
| Laundry / Core Tasks | Wash & dry bathroom/kitchen mats | 5 | Weekly / Bi-weekly | Wash separately from clothes. Check the care label; some mats with rubber backing require low heat or air drying. |
| Laundry / Core Tasks | Change & wash bed sheets (3 beds) | 15 | Weekly | Washing in warm (not hot) water preserves elasticity and fibers. |
| Laundry / Dryer Maintenance | Clear the lint trap | < 1 | After every load | This is a critical fire safety measure and significantly improves your dryer's efficiency. |
| Laundry / Optional | Fold and put away clean clothes | 20 | Weekly | Fold or hang clothes immediately after the dryer finishes to prevent deep wrinkles and reduce ironing. |
| Kitchen / Appliance Cleaning | Unload clean & load dirty dishwasher | 10 | Daily / As needed | Scrape, don't rinse. Modern enzyme detergents work better on soiled dishes. Load larger items in the back and on the sides. |
| Kitchen / Appliance Cleaning | Clean refrigerator shelves & doors | 5 | Weekly | Work top-to-bottom. Use a liner on shelves for incredibly easy future cleanups. Remove expired food as you go. |
| Kitchen / Appliance Cleaning | Clean microwave interior & exterior | 5 | Weekly | Steam clean it: Heat a bowl of water with lemon slices for 2-3 mins first. The steam loosens all grime for a simple wipe-down. |
| Kitchen / Appliance Cleaning | Clean gas stove top surfaces & grates | 10 | Weekly | Clean spills when they happen (once cooled) to prevent them from baking on. Remove grates for easier access. |
| Kitchen / Surfaces & Fixtures | Scrub and rinse kitchen sink | 2 | Daily / As needed | Use an old toothbrush for the base of the faucet and drain. A paste of baking soda and water works great on stainless steel. |
| Kitchen / Surfaces & Fixtures | Wipe one kitchen shelf/cabinet exterior | 2 | Weekly | Use a degreasing cleaner, as kitchen surfaces accumulate airborne cooking oils. |
| Bathroom / Fixtures | Clean toilets (2 total) | 10 | Weekly | Apply bowl cleaner and let it sit for 5 minutes before scrubbing. This allows the chemicals to do the heavy lifting for you. |
| Bathroom / Fixtures | Clean bathtubs/showers (2 total) | 10 | Weekly | Use a daily after-shower spray to dramatically reduce soap scum buildup between deep cleans. |
| Bathroom / Fixtures | Clean sinks, faucets & countertops | 10 | Weekly | Carry all supplies in a caddy. This simple habit saves significant time walking back and forth for supplies. |
| General / Dusting & Wiping | Clean mirrors (3 total) | 6 | Weekly | Use two microfiber cloths: one for cleaning with solution and a separate dry one for a streak-free buff. |
| Bathroom / Floors | Sweep and mop floors (2 total) | 10 | Weekly | Mop your way out of the room so you don't step on your clean floor. |
| General / Vents | Vacuum dust from vent covers | 14 | Monthly | This includes bathroom exhaust fans (2) and HVAC/AC vents (5). This improves air quality and system efficiency. |
| General / Waste Management | Change garbage bags & take out trash | 10 | As needed (weekly time) | Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of the empty can to neutralize odors before putting in a new bag. |
| General / Dusting & Wiping | Dust furniture (tables, sofa, etc.) | 5 | Weekly | Always dust top-to-bottom. Dust falls downward, so this prevents you from having to re-clean lower surfaces. |
| General / Dusting & Wiping | Spot clean windows & dust blinds | 20 | Weekly (rotate) | Rotate which windows you clean each week to avoid a massive, time-consuming project. |
| General / Dusting & Wiping | Wipe down TV & computer screens | 4 | Weekly | Use a dry microfiber cloth. Never spray liquid directly onto a screen; apply it to the cloth first if needed. |
| General / Dusting & Wiping | Disinfect high-touch points | 5 | Weekly | Focus on doorknobs, light switches, remotes, and cabinet handles. This is a high-impact task for health. |
| General / Optional | Deep vacuum floor carpets & rugs | 30 | Weekly / Bi-weekly | Vacuum in overlapping, slow passes in two directions (e.g., North-South then East-West) to lift more dirt. |
| General / Miscellaneous | Clean baby seat/stroller | 5 | As needed / Weekly | Use a vacuum crevice tool to easily remove crumbs from seams and crevices before wiping down. |
| General / Outdoor | Blow/sweep debris from entryway | 2 | Weekly | Keeping the immediate outside of your door clean prevents a significant amount of dirt from being tracked inside. |