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Basic Home Cleaning Schedule

Corie Muldoon
Basic Home Cleaning Schedule

A clean home is a happy home. A clutter free home = a clutter free mind. When we deep clean our homes, we’re quite literally deep cleaning our minds too. Our outer world reflects our inner world.

I love cleaning! There I said it! Something about the process, and completing a task that helps the hive as a whole. Cleaning is a great deposit for your home life, positively affecting you and everyone you live with.

That just cleaned feeling, when you finally sit down, light a candle, maybe hit a joint, and soak it all in. Just being. Quiet, clean, happy, at peace.

Below is a basic home cleaning schedule I’ve been using with success. Remember a little bit everyday adds up. If you can commit 10 minutes a day to cleaning, it’ll go a long way.


Daily

Make bed as soon as you get up

Wipe down kitchen counters and sink after meals

Quick pick-up of toys and clutter

Vacuum or sweep high-traffic areas


Weekly

Monday: Dust living areas, dining room, and hallways

Tuesday: Bathrooms (sinks, toilets, showers, bathtubs)

Wednesday: Mop kitchen and bathroom floors

Thursday: Vacuum or mop other floors

Friday: Clean kitchen (counters, sink, stove, refrigerator)

Saturday: Wash bed sheets, blankets, and towels

Sunday: Wipe down door handles, light switches, and windowsills


Monthly

Deep clean bathrooms (scrub sink, toilet, shower, bathtub)

Deep clean kitchen (oven, microwave, cabinets)

Wipe down windows, blinds, walls, and doors

Vacuum or steam clean furniture


Seasonally

Spring: Clean out closets and donate unwanted items

Summer: Clean out garage or storage areas

Fall: Clean out gutters and downspouts

Winter: winterize home (pipes, hoses, etc)

Check and replace air filters once per quarter


Remember this is just a basic schedule and you may need to adjust it based on your personal preferences, lifestyle, and the size of your home.

Happy cleaning!

Healthy Habits, Seasonal - Spring

Digital Detox for Spring: How to Refresh Your Relationship with Technology

Corie Muldoon

With spring-cleaning among us, it’s the perfect time to refresh our relationship with technology!

A digital detox. Not abandoning our devices entirely, rather creating healthier boundaries that allow technology to enhance our lives, not dominate them.

Why Spring-Clean Your Digital Life?

The average American spends over 7 hours on screens daily. This constant connection can lead to decreased productivity, disrupted sleep patterns, and diminished real-world connections. Spring offers a symbolic fresh start to reset these habits.

Your 7-Day Digital Detox Plan

Day 1: Audit Your Digital Landscape

Take inventory of your screen time across all devices. Most smartphones now have built-in tools that track usage patterns. Find your biggest time drains and the apps that leave you feeling drained rather than energized.

Days 2-3: Declutter Your Digital Space

  • Remove apps that tempt you to scroll mindlessly
  • Unsubscribe from newsletters you never read
  • Organize photos and files into clear systems
  • Clear browser bookmarks you no longer need

Days 4-5: Set Up New Boundaries

  • Set specific tech-free times (meals, first hour after waking, hour before bed)
  • Create phone-free zones in your home, especially bedrooms
  • Turn off non-essential notifications
  • Use airplane mode strategically during focus time

Days 6-7: Add Analog Alternatives

  • Rediscover physical books or magazines
  • Start a paper journal
  • Plan outdoor activities that don’t involve screens
  • Reconnect with hands-on hobbies (cooking, crafting, gardening)

Maintaining Your Refreshed Digital Life

The goal isn’t temporary abstinence but sustainable habits. After your first detox, continue to schedule regular digital-free periods. Weekly tech-free evenings or monthly digital sabbaticals can help nurture your refreshed relationship with technology.

Remember that technology should serve you, not the other way around. This spring, as nature renews itself… give yourself permission to reset your digital habits and rediscover the joy of being fully in the moment.