This Is the Apartment Cleaning Checklist Everyone Should Be Using (But Somehow Isn’t)
Want to create a cleaning routine for your apartment, but don’t know where to start? This detailed apartment cleaning checklist has got you covered!
Cleaning your apartment can get overwhelming, fast! Even though it seems like cleaning an apartment is super manageable, with all of the nooks and tight spaces, it’s not always as easy as you would think.
And if you’re someone who absolutely dreads cleaning their apartment – you’re in the right place! Once you have a good system in place that breaks your apartment down into doable tasks, suddenly the whole process doesn’t seem so daunting.
Trust me, you don’t have to give up your sanity for a clean apartment – and this checklist proves it!
You’re one step closer to a spotless apartment…
This post is all about the best apartment cleaning checklist that will get you back on track.
Best Apartment Cleaning Checklist:
Daily Cleaning Tasks (10-15 Minutes)
These are the tasks that you want to make sure you’re keeping up with daily. They’re all straightforward, and should only take you (up to) a couple minutes for each task. Turning these daily to-dos into a habit will pay off big time in the long run (and your weekly cleaning checklist won’t take as long either).
✔ Make the bed
✔ Wash dishes or load dishwasher
✔ Wipe kitchen counters & table
✔ Quick sink rinse (kitchen & bathroom)
✔ Wipe bathroom vanity if needed
✔ Tidy clutter (mail, clothes, shoes)
✔ Take out trash if full
✔ Quick sweep of high-traffic areas
Weekly Cleaning Tasks
The weekly tasks are going to be the longest list. But don’t let that fool you, they don’t require a whole lot of effort and you’ll breeze through the list.
It always helps to have a set day where you do a weekly clean of your apartment so you don’t have to cram it in last minute because you forgot. If Sunday is your reset day, add these cleaning tasks to your list. You’ll feel so much better once all of this is done! And nothing is better than starting off the week with a spotless apartment!
Living Room
✔ Dust surfaces & decor
✔ Wipe remotes & electronics
✔ Vacuum couch & under cushions
✔ Vacuum or mop floors
Kitchen
✔ Clean stovetop & microwave
✔ Wipe cabinet fronts & appliances
✔ Clean sink & faucet
✔ Toss expired fridge items
✔ Empty & wipe trash can
✔ Sweep & mop floors
Bedroom
✔ Change sheets & pillowcases
✔ Dust furniture
✔ Vacuum under bed
✔ Organize nightstands & surfaces
✔ Vacuum or mop floors
Bathroom
✔ Scrub toilet, sink & shower
✔ Clean mirrors
✔ Disinfect handles & faucets
✔ Empty trash
✔ Wash bath mats
✔ Sweep & mop floors
Entryway & Hallways
✔ Wipe door handles & light switches
✔ Vacuum rugs & floors
✔ Tidy shoes & bags
Monthly Cleaning Tasks
These are the maintenance things that only need attention every once in a while. You can either do a once a month deep clean and get the list over with in one fail swoop, or you can sprinkle them in with your weekly checklist so you don’t have to worry about setting a specific time to get these jobs done.
✔ Clean windows, sills & tracks
✔ Dust baseboards throughout
✔ Wipe walls & fingerprints
✔ Clean air vents & ceiling fans
✔ Clean dishwasher filter
✔ Clean washing machine detergent drawer
✔ Deep clean fridge shelves
✔ Clean inside trash cans
✔ Wash curtains or blinds
✔ Vacuum under large furniture
✔ Remove cobwebs from corners
✔ Clean behind appliances
Optional: Deep Clean Rotation Tip
Instead of doing all monthly tasks at once, rotate 2–3 deep-clean items per week to keep things manageable.
Some Notes…
Adding this apartment cleaning checklist into your life will take all of the stress out of cleaning! It’s designed to make your cleaning routine a little more manageable and straightforward (no fluffy tasks!).
The biggest tip I could give you is just to turn these checklists into a routine. If you stay consistent, when it comes time to clean, you won’t even give it a second thought – it’ll just be routine.
And make it enjoyable! Put on your favorite playlist, listen to a podcast, or play a movie that you’ve seen before (will make the time go by SO much faster).
Hopefully, your life becomes a little more peaceful with such a clean space! And if you have any thoughts on how to make this apartment cleaning checklist even better, feel free to comment down below, or even shoot me an email by filling out the form below I look forward to hearing from your guys!
Until next time, happy cleaning!
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