Last Updated on May 22, 2022 by Ellen Christian
Making a household cleaning center is one of the things I’ve done to help me get back on track with the housework. Get the free printable here.
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Household Cleaning Schedule
I find that if I don’t use a household cleaning schedule, I forget when the last time was that I did something. I’m quite sure that I dusted just a few days ago… or was it a few weeks ago?
Then all of a sudden I find myself looking at a house that isn’t as clean as I’d like it to be. Instead of being able to focus on a few tasks a day, I find myself looking at a house that is in serious need of a lot of work.
I’ve tried all sorts of lists to keep track of my household cleaning schedule and I end up losing them or piling papers on top of them. I wanted something that would not get lost or crumpled or accidentally thrown away.
So, I decided if the household cleaning schedule was something I would need to look at every single day, I might as well make it look nice.
I decoupaged six clothespins and then created a household cleaning schedule center that I could attach to the refrigerator with magnets.
Each day has a piece of paper with that day’s chores on it. I can take the pieces of paper out and reprint them as I need to based on my workload or the time of year.
Cleaning Center Supplies
- 2 to 4 magnets depending on the strength
- 6 clothespins
- Scrapbook paper for clothespins
- Modge Podge
- Cardboard for backing
- Heavier stock scrapbook paper for backing
- Cute buttons or beads
- Glue dots
- Scissors or a personal paper cutter
Cut six strips of scrapbook paper to fit the top of each clothespin. Do not let the paper hang over the edges.
Lightly coat the top of each clothespin with Modge Podge. Place a strip of scrapbook paper carefully on the clothespin. Cover with a light coat of Modge Podge to seal. Allow it to dry.
Using glue dots, stick a cute button or bead on the top of each clothespin as a decoration. Or leave it blank if you prefer.
Cut a piece of cardboard to be the back of your schedule. Using glue dots, stick the heavier stock scrapbook paper on top of the cardboard.
Using glue dots, stick the clothespins to the heavier stock scrapbook paper. I chose to use six clothespins so I did three clothespins on each row.
Create a household cleaning schedule and print it out. Or print mine out and use that. Cut to fit your board and clip each day to the board.
Do you use a household cleaning schedule? Does it help you keep organized throughout the week?
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What a great idea. I’m definitely trying this.
Great idea! I have been looking for ways to make me less domestically challenged. I am definitely one of those who need a list to keep on track. I love that you made it pretty, never would have thought to make my dreaded list nice to look at. Thank you for a helpful post
This is a fantastic idea! Sometimes I get overwhelmed with housework, if I could just get a system down… This might come in really handy for me!
Great idea! Now to make (and follow) it!
That’s a great idea and so simple! I’d love to give it a try, I’ve been looking for something to help me keep on top of my cleaning.
That’s a very creative way to do a schedule and it could work to show family chores as well. Thanks for sharing.
Great idea! That’s definitely the cutest cleaning to-do list I’ve seen. I think it would be more motivating, since it’s actually a pleasure to look at.
This a great idea. I need something like this, BIG TIME. I am working on getting everything more organized in the New Year, including my time. Thanks so much.
I really should make a housework schedule. I am terrible at it and just do it in fits and spurts when I notice an area that needs cleaning.
I love this idea! I have a “Chores Are Whores” list, but that will soon become inappropriate once my twins start to read. Also, I’m impressed by your weekly curtain and window washing. Or rather, humbled. Rock on!
that would definitely be helpful to have…if I could just make myself stick to it!
I need to get organized!! I need some kind of cleaning schedule to force myself to do the chores I hate.
I need something like this for Evan. It’s time we start really delegating specific chores to the kids – thanks for the idea!
This is such an awesome idea! I am the only one who cleans my house, and I have certain things I have to do every day because of the animals, but I can definitely see the usefulness of this schedule!
I’m working on my schedule this week and this is something I could easily incorporate. Thanks for the great idea!
What a cute idea! I definitely need to put together a schedule to make sure everything gets done!
This is a good idea. I do better when I see it written down in front of me. I’m a huge fan of lists. Thanks!