Cleaning your home on a regular basis can help you improve its appearance and keep everything looking and smelling clean and fresh. Some cleaning tasks are better if they are completed on a daily basis, while others may be better postponing until spring cleaning season. If you plan on putting your home on the market, there are probably some additional tasks that you should complete.
Daily House Cleaning Tasks
Tasks that should be completed on a daily basis include any chores that will keep your house from being unsanitary. This includes removing garbage that is full, cleaning
dishes and wiping your countertops.
If you have spills or develop stains on your flooring, you should also address these concerns immediately before they leave permanent marks on your surfaces. Other daily tasks may include making beds and dusting.
Weekly House Cleaning
Some tasks can wait a while before you need to address them. For example, you may not need to vacuum every day in low traffic areas. You can save these chores for the weekend or when you have additional time.
Mopping is another task that can usually be completed on a weekly basis, provided that you spot mop or clean up spills more often. Cleaning the windows generally falls within this category. Laundry may also be a weekly chore, depending on the number of family members you have and how much 
clothing each person possesses. Bathroom cleaning may be a weekly task, depending on your needs.
Monthly Cleaning Around the House
Some tasks do not need to completed more than once a month because they don’t make your house dirty or because you simply lack the time to complete the task. Cleaning appliances, such as removing old contents from the refrigerator, wiping down the shelves, and cleaning the inside of your microwave and oven, may be able to be postponed until the end of the month.
Decluttering a space may be a monthly chore, such as going through paperwork and disposing of it in the office. Door knobs are notorious for containing germs and causing the spread of illnesses. Wipe them down at least once a month with an anti-bacterial agent. Clean your stairways and walkways that lead to your home at least once a month.
Home Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning allows you to clean areas of your home that may otherwise be neglected. This may be the perfect time to steam clean your carpets and furniture throughout your house. You may also wish to organize your garage or tackle your children’s closets. Cleaning out pantries, purging unwanted belongings and donating unused items are other tasks that can comprise spring cleaning.
Cleaning for Home Selling
When you put your home on the market, your home needs to be in tip top shape. Complete any home improvement jobs that have not yet been finished. Clean the areas behind your stove and refrigerator. Wipe down the backsplash. Clean and polish all flooring surfaces. Remove personal items from the space so that the potential buyer can easily imagine herself in your space.
Bathrooms will also likely need special attention. Clean the grout of your tiles with a grout brush. Use vinegar to wipe away bathroom rings. You can also use vinegar to wipe away soap scum. Move furniture around so that you can clean the floors under and around the furniture. Wipe the surfaces of all of your appliances, including your stove, washing machine and dryer. Clean the walls so that there are no markings or cobwebs on them. Clean any ceiling fans that you have.
Routine maintenance in your home is a lot easier and less time-consuming than waiting until the last minute to clean up. It also makes your home more attractive.
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