Girl, I get it. You need a printable cleaning schedule for working moms, here it is! But read on to get all the details.
You hustle in the morning. You hustle when you get home from work. You hustle in your sleep. Yet still, your house is a wreck.
It’s hard to keep a tidy home, especially when you’re working full time but with a realistic cleaning schedule, it’s possible.
I get it and I’m here to help. Let’s learn how to clean less and more time doing things we love!
Now, before we get to work, let’s talk about the one thing that is hard for all moms…
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Lower Your Expectations, Mama
Lower your expectations. Like right now.
It’s time to realize that your floors will always be slightly dirty.
And by slightly dirty I mean, throw the 5-second rule out the window. I would not eat off that floor anymore.
Also, don’t expect laundry to actually make it in the basket.
And now that I’m thinking of it…don’t even expect people to pick up after themselves.
It’s up to you to make it so dumb easy for your family members to help out.
I got you. Here’s a weekly cleaning schedule for working moms specifically and some tips on how to get some help without letting your kids or hubby know they’re in on it.
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Printable Cleaning Schedule for Working Moms
Start slow with this house cleaning checklist if it’s overwhelming. Maybe pick one of the daily cleaning tasks to start and work your way up to more.
Don’t beat yourself up if you can’t get to it all. The goal is to try to get into a habit and habits take time.
Don’t expect you’ll be a rockstar at this overnight.
Commit to following some sort of schedule even if it’s not this specific one.
Plan your week out ahead of time. If you don’t plan, you will fail. Sorry, but it’s true.
Try Your Best, Working Mama
I know this can seem like a lot. So don’t feel bad if some weeks you get to most of the things on this list and others you can barely get to one thing on the list.
A house cleaning schedule for working moms can be hard. We do our best to get to the cleaning, but sometimes when you get home you’re just too tired.
Don’t beat yourself up. All you can hope for is your best. It’s what we teach our kids, right? So why isn’t that good enough for us too?
Get Family to Help Without Them Knowing
Start them Young
Start involving your kids as soon as they show interest.
The first time they imitate you sweeping the floor or ask to help with the dishes, that’s the time you start giving them things to help with.
Start small, but gradually work up to some more advanced chores that take more skill or that just take longer to do.
An easy one to start with is organizing the shoe rack by the front door, putting away toys, helping with a family pet, etc.
Start with one chore and once your kiddo has mastered that, add another.
Don’t Call them Chores
This is an easy, yet hard one.
We are all so used to using this term, but it has such a negative vibe.
Just tell your kids it’s clean-up time or it’s time to get ready for bed. Once you create the habit, they’ll know what to do.
When they don’t know they’re doing chores, they’re more likely to help and be excited about them.
The Whole Family Helps
My hubby helps with the bedtime routine, but it wasn’t always a habit. I’d have to remind him and constantly ask for help.
However, now, my daughter will remind him that it’s time to clean up or she’ll ask Alexa to turn on the “clean up song”. This encourages my hubby to help her as well and get involved without me reminding him.
Now I’m not the only one cleaning up at the end of each night!
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Color Code your Laundry Baskets
One of the best things I’ve ever done and it’s so simple.
For younger kids who can’t read “darks ” and “lights”, just have a white and black laundry basket side by side.
This has been such a time saver believe it or not.
Now I don’t spend time sorting laundry by color. I just grab and go.
Keep the End in Mind
We don’t all love cleaning and picking up after other people.
I swear some of my friends and family actually think I enjoy it, but really I enjoy the end result…a clean home.
A home where everyone feels welcomed. A home that people like to visit. That’s why I am dedicated to a consistent cleaning schedule even as a working mom. It’s not for me, it’s for my family and friends.
So, remember to plan ahead and remain consistent. Those are really the keys to finally sticking to an easy cleaning schedule that works for you.
#yougotthis
Time Saving Cleaning Tools & Products:
Use these products to help make things easier with the working mom cleaning schedule!
Dyson Handheld (LIFE SAVER!)
Vinegar & Baking Soda combo for cleaning tough stains
Borax (for laundry stripping!)
Magic Erasers (love this for oven tops, bathtubs and shower doors)
Reusable Cloths (instead of paper towels!)
A Weekly Cleaning Schedule for Busy Moms
We’ve covered your daily cleaning routine along with your weekly cleaning tasks and monthly cleaning tasks that if done consistently, will lead to a home that is guest-ready at the drop of a hat!
I know getting to the housework is tough especially when you’re a working mom, but with consistency, it will get easier and you will eventually spend less time actually cleaning and more time doing the things you love.
You don’t need to do laundry every day to feel productive with your weekly cleaning schedule. You just need to be consistent.
I’d love to hear what’s working for you and what you are still struggling with so we can help! Let me know in the comments below!
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This is the first schedule I’ve seen that looks doable and fits my home. Thank you! When you say “spray tub and shower” what kind of spray are you referring to?
Love it … ‘It’s time to realize that your floors will always be slightly dirty’ Completely agree. It’s time to squish that OCD mentality.
Thank you. Most are very unrealistic in a real working, school family. I am going to print out and try to do. I work 10 hour days and throw in babysitting and school activities and my dirty house is stressing all of us out. Going to print out an hopefully do.
Thanks so much for sharing your cleaning tips! I am starting my spring cleaning this week. We are getting our upholstery cleaned too which I can’t wait for. Thanks for all the great tips!
Great post. I am glad I found this.