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This Cleaning Rotation Chart has become a sanity saver for me!
Does being a full time homemaker ever feel overwhelming to you? I’m hoping that I’m not the only one that often feels like there is soooo much to do!
I started feeling like I could never get caught up.
I kept seeing different cleaning systems on Pinterest…that left me feeling overwhelmed and I was sure I was failing as a mom and a homemaker! (it didn’t help that my teenage daughter also let me know that she thought I was falling down on the job…but that’s another story!)
I felt like I had my basic Homemaking Routine down…but that only covered the basics…dishes, laundry, my bedroom, dinner.
Our afternoon zones were only happening a couple of times a week because of sports practices. There was a lot of organizing and decluttering that just wasn’t getting done!
Cleaning Rotation Chart
So…my usual plan of attack is to create a chart and a routine. I used to think routines were constricting….but I’ve learned that they actually make my life easier and allow me more time and less stress!
I have to say…this House Cleaning Rotation schedule has been one of my favorites! I don’t expect more than 15 minutes a day of myself (although it often turns into more than that if I have some extra time).
I don’t have tasks assigned to certain days, I needed something more flexible than that. If I don’t get to a task on the chart one day, I just pick up from where I left off the following day.
Consistency and Cleaning
I know that it is hard to be consistent as a mom and homemaker….there are a lot of distractions throughout the day. That is part of what makes this chart so useful for me…
- The Cleaning Rotation Chart clearly tells me what to do next
- I don’t feel bad about only spending 15 minutes on an area because I know I’ll get back to it
The daily consistency makes a huge difference in how my home looks, how I feel, and how my kids feel bringing friends to our home!
I’m not saying that creating a home is all about having a space that is neat and tidy but since using this cleaning rotation chart I feel like I’m doing better at creating the home I want for my family.
Overall, my home has been cleaner…and I don’t spend that long each day working on it! I don’t stress about any of the areas being perfect….because I know with my cleaning rotation I’ll get back to them.
- Remember… be flexible and make adjustments to your routine as you go along. Life can be unpredictable, and chaotic… and unexpected events will interfere with your schedule. However, having a cleaning rotation routine in place can help you maintain a clean and organized home more easily.
How to Set Up your Cleaning Rotation Chart
- Make a list of chores or tasks that you do or want to do on a regular basis.
- Put each task or area of your home in a square on the blank chart.
- Put the chart in a visible place in your home.
- Remember…15 minutes a day is the goal…and if done consistently it will make a difference! If you have time for more than that and want to spend more time then go for it!
Make it Happen
- Sign up for my email list…each week I will send you ideas that will help you be a better mom, and homemaker AND you will get a link to my printables library!
- Print the chart from my printables library.
- Decide what tasks are most important to you and your home and write them in the squares on the chart.
- Put the chart somewhere you won’t forget about it! (Mine is on the side of my refridgerator)
Comments
I would love for you to leave a comment and tell me about your homemaking routine. Do you have a cleaning schedule or routine? Why or why not? What tasks are important to you? What are your tricks for staying consistent?
