Grove’s step-by-step house-cleaning checklist — how and when to clean everything!

Cleaning your house is full of dusty unknowns and maybe even the occasional dark abyss you’re afraid to stick your hand into. But cleaning doesn’t have to be an ordeal if you don’t put it off! This step-by-step guide breaks it down for each room, with chores laid out in daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly categories so you’re cleaning smarter — not harder.

A clean, tidy house requires regular maintenance. If you’re the type who cleans only when you can no longer stand the dirt and clutter, you’re spending way more time than necessary on housekeeping — and you only get to enjoy it until it’s dirty again and the nagging “clean me!” whisperings start up, ruining your peace and quiet.

At Grove, we’re all about spending as little time cleaning as possible (Even though we love it!) — while still reaping the benefits of clean, orderly surroundings — hence, this helpful guide. We’ve tested this checklist to make sure it’s as easy and effective as possible — and that you won’t spend more time than normal on your cleaning day.

We all shirk a chore or two on occasion — really, who wants to clean out the fridge or scrub the john after working all day? Unfortunately, there’s no getting around the fact that the number-one trick to cleaning your house quickly and efficiently — and keeping it that way — is to do a few small tasks each day, each week, and each month.

Once you get into the rhythm of things, you’ll be surprised at how fast you can bust through your chores and enjoy a clean house … most ... of the time. Keep reading to find our step-by-step house-cleaning checklist that will keep you on track on cleaning days and help you plan a few small tasks out so it doesn’t all fall on one glorious weekend day — those are for Netflix and rest.

If you love a clean house and can’t stand a mess, you should probably — and probably do — clean your house every day. But, if you’re like most people who have a million things they’d rather do than clean, you may wonder how often you really need to scrub the toilet or mop the living room floor. And, the answer is that it really depends on the size of your household, how messy the inhabitants are, and how much dust, dirt, and clutter you can tolerate.

But, to avoid reaching a high tolerance threshold and having to spend an entire weekend eyeballs deep in cleaning every inch of your filthy house, make a plan to stay on top of your household chores.

This handy house cleaning checklist will keep you ahead of the mess in the messiest rooms of your house, so you’re not left frantically hiding clutter and trying to deep-clean for last-minute company.

You don’t need a cupboard full of industrial-grade cleaning supplies to get your house clean. A small collection of simple, eco-friendly cleaners and the right tools are all it takes.