Free cleaning schedule

About this document

A cleaning schedule writes the routine down once so it stops living in one person's head: the task, which room it belongs to, how often it comes round, who does it, and when it was last done. Anyone in the house can read it and know what's next.

When to use it

• Chores keep landing on whoever notices first, and that's always the same person.
• You're splitting housework with a partner, roommates or kids and want it visible instead of negotiated weekly.
• A cleaner or helper comes in and needs to know what you actually want done, and how often.

Getting it right

• Write tasks the way you'd say them out loud ("wipe the shower door"), not as categories — vague lines get skipped.
• Put the frequency on every row. Half the arguments about chores are really about how often, not who.
• Leave Last done blank until it happens. The empty cells are the schedule doing its job.

It's a plan you write, not a standard. It doesn't say how a home should be cleaned and it isn't a checklist for any inspection, rental or workplace requirement.

Common questions

Daily, weekly, monthly — should I make three sheets?

You can, but one sheet with a How often column usually reads better: everything is in one place and the frequency tells you when it's due.

Can I use this for a rental turnover or a small office?

Nothing stops you — it's a plain schedule. Just remember it's your routine written down, not a required standard for anyone else.

How do I hand it to someone else?

Fill it in, download the PDF and print it, or download the Word file and let them edit their own copy.