It's never too late to get started on this 30-day cleaning challenge and get your home in tip-top shape [1]; just start today, and follow the schedule for the next 30 days! We've been carefully crafting a 30-day schedule for you, assigning tasks that will take up about 20 minutes to an hour of your time each day. In fact, we made it easier for you by creating a wonderful PDF — download it here [2] — for you to print out and stick on your fridge to keep you accountable. After you've finished each task, just mark it off with an "X" to feel that rush of completing a task. And don't forget to celebrate on day 30!
Day 1
Clean microwave [4] and oven [5].
Day 2
Clean dishwasher [6] and appliances. Here's how to clean your toaster [7].
Day 3
Wipe down pantry.
Day 4
Scrub down fridge.
Day 5
Organize and toss expired foods.
Day 6
Clean kitchen sink and under the sink [8].
Day 7
Wipe down walls, and wash garbage can.
Day 8
Clean stove top, kitchen surface areas, and floor.
Day 9
Clean medicine cabinet [9] and storage.
Day 10
Trash expired items, and declutter.
Day 11
Clean shower, tub [10], shower curtains, and walls.
Day 12
Clean toilet, bathroom surface areas, mirror, and floor.
Day 13
Clean mirrors, windows [11], blinds, and curtains.
Day 14
Organize closet and drawers, and declutter.
Day 15
Deep-clean mattress [12], and wash pillows [13], linens, and comforter.
Day 16
Vacuum, mop, or sweep floor; clean under furniture.
Day 17
Clean furniture, walls, and fixtures.
Day 18
Wash cushions, seat, and sofa [14] covers.
Day 19
Clean throws, rugs, chairs, and tables.
Day 20
Clean TV and electronics.
Day 21
Declutter, and toss unwanted items.
Day 22
Vacuum, mop, or sweep floor; clean under furniture.
Day 23
Clean walls and fixtures.
Day 24
Clean windows [15], blinds, and curtains.
Day 25
Clean desk, chair, and walls, and declutter.
Day 26
Wipe down bookshelves, and toss unwanted books.
Day 27
Clean washing machine [16] and dryer [17].
Day 28
Clean patio and outdoor equipment.
Day 29
Clean car and car seat [18].
Day 30
Clean vacuum and cleaning supplies.
