Home-keeping Schedules

Mothering by Heart · 03-15-2005, 02:33 PM

Please share your home-keeping schedules/routines here to encourage other mamas

ArmsOfLove · 03-15-2005, 02:38 PM

Mothering by Heart · 03-15-2005, 05:51 PM

Yeah, me too

Mamatoto · 03-15-2005, 06:05 PM

Dd and I have chore time scheduled every day from about 9:00-10:00am. We make our beds, put laundry in, load the dishwasher, and then clean something like the stove or counters or bathroom. Then at around 4:50pm every day we do a ten minute tidy, clean up the toys, put things away, and then start dinner. She helps me to set the table. After dinner we all help with the dishes. I usually do laundry on Mondays and Thursdays and clean the bathroom on Friday. I do my shopping on Wednesday or Thursday. Every night the rooms and toys get cleaned up before bed. Usually on Friday I also vacuum all the bedrooms and bathroom. I like the house to be clean before the weekend. Dh usually vacuums the main living areas every evening after dd is in bed.

righteous mama · 03-15-2005, 06:12 PM

I'm pretty much hiding with Crystal, but I do have a schedule...it's just that it isn't being used.

So I'll tell you what I'm supposed to do...

Monday: Bathroom & Master Bedroom (that's clean them, not hang out in them)
Tuesday: Laundry Day, Kids Bedroom, Clean Off Desk
Wednesday: Living Room/Dining Room
Thursday: Errand Day
Friday: Laundry Day, Kitchen, Clean Up Outside

As you can see, it is an easy schedule. There is absolutely no reason I can't stick to that. Oh, and on Monday's I strip the beds and wash sheets. My goal is to bleach them once a month (they are just white sheets) so that they stay pretty.

03-23-2010, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by righteous mama

I'm pretty much hiding with Crystal, but I do have a schedule...it's just that it isn't being used.

So I'll tell you what I'm supposed to do...

Monday: Bathroom & Master Bedroom (that's clean them, not hang out in them)
Tuesday: Laundry Day, Kids Bedroom, Clean Off Desk
Wednesday: Living Room/Dining Room
Thursday: Errand Day
Friday: Laundry Day, Kitchen, Clean Up Outside

As you can see, it is an easy schedule. There is absolutely no reason I can't stick to that. Oh, and on Monday's I strip the beds and wash sheets. My goal is to bleach them once a month (they are just white sheets) so that they stay pretty.

I really like that schedule! I just happen to like playing on the computer more.

---------- Post added at 05:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:27 PM ----------

I just need to throw this out in the air:

I am really enjoying finding other Mamas to talk about cleaning with and share experiences and humor. I thought growing up that I'd never amount to a good wife because I didn't learn a lot of this stuff. It's so comforting to me to be able to learn without judgment and pressure. Because of the kindness of everyone, I'm able to do far more than I thought I could. It's like I get on GCM to the happy homekeeping stuff, and instant hope arises from within me. I thank God for this forum.

mamaroland · 03-24-2010, 01:57 AM

These posts are all so encouraging. Thank you mamas! I don't have time to read them all so I'm bumping for my reading enjoyment later

FarmMama · 01-04-2011, 12:30 PM

So many great ideas! I am currently trying to get on paper what it is I WANT done every day and to be more organized. I find that the basics that make the house seem clean (and this is daily) would be two loads of clothes washed and put away (that part is often the hardest for me), two loads in the dishwasher, make beds, wipe down bathroom, and pick up floors. Then maybe atack a hot spot a day? I don't know, just pinging ideas out there. But I love all the ideas that you all have mentioned!

FarmMama · 02-05-2013, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FarmMama

So many great ideas! I am currently trying to get on paper what it is I WANT done every day and to be more organized. I find that the basics that make the house seem clean (and this is daily) would be two loads of clothes washed and put away (that part is often the hardest for me), two loads in the dishwasher, make beds, wipe down bathroom, and pick up floors. Then maybe atack a hot spot a day? I don't know, just pinging ideas out there. But I love all the ideas that you all have mentioned!

*cough* two years later aaaaand

03-17-2005, 07:53 AM

Crystal:

Quote:

Marcella:

Quote:

I'm pretty much hiding with Crystal,

I am the same as them. Marcella said she had a schedule but doesn't follow it. Well, I did make a schedule and then it got lost.

I really need to make another schedule and then follow it. So right now I am with Crystal and am

Allison · 03-20-2005, 09:09 AM

I have one that was working for me for a while, but recently just isn't getting it all done for some reason. I'm feeling overwhelmed by it I guess. My new plan is to do daily stuff every day (dishes, laundry--from washing machine to folding and putting away, etc) and then do two rooms completely each day. A second cleaning of the bathrooms and extra vacuuming will be done as needed.

BearyBlessed · 03-20-2005, 09:59 AM

Count me in with those that are

Katigre · 03-20-2005, 10:35 AM

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Mamaka · 03-20-2005, 02:35 PM

I try to spot clean bathrooms and unload dishwasher every day, usually in the morning. After dinner, dh does the dishes (I love that man!) and I take care of the leftovers, counters, making lunch for next day. Ds is starting to learn to feed the dog at that time. Then I have a schedule I *sort of* follow for the rest of the week, chores usually happen after learning time and/or lunch.

Monday: floors (vacuum & mop) & dusting
Tuesday: baking
Wednesday: laundry
Thursday: bathrooms (intensive cleaning)
Friday: whatever didn't happen the rest of the week or a major chore not on the list (like cleaning the oven or something), maybe vaccum again

I take the weekends off because there is absolutely no way I can keep the house clean with dh, ds & dog tromping in and out of the house. And honestly, there are a whole bunch of weeks where only some or none

of this happens.

jghomeschooler · 03-21-2005, 05:05 PM

okay, here goes:

when there are piles of laundry in the bedroom AND laundry room, it's time for a laundry marathon
when I'm tired of having to wash dishes before I can cook, it's time to tame the dish monster (I've been MUCH better about this lately, we do 3 loads of dishes a day in the dishwasher!!!!!!!)
when I am tired of stepping on crumbs in the kitchen, it's time to vacuum
when I can see the floors again in the laundry/bedrooms, it's time to vacuum
when we want to eat at the table, it's time to put all the books away on the shelves where they belong
when we can't find books on the shelves, it's time to straighten them all out and dust the shelves too
when I think someone is coming over, or might step in the door, it's time to put ALL of the toys (downstairs) in a box in the closet, and vacuum the downstairs, wipe down the bathrooms and scrub the toilets.
how's that for a "schedule"?
Jenn

03-15-2005, 02:33 PM	#1
Mothering by Heart Deactivated Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,303	Home-keeping Schedules Please share your home-keeping schedules/routines here to encourage other mamas

03-15-2005, 02:38 PM	#2
ArmsOfLove Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 79,607	Re: Home-keeping Schedules __________________ Crystal "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." Maya Angelou

03-15-2005, 05:51 PM	#3
Mothering by Heart Deactivated Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,303	Re: Home-keeping Schedules Yeah, me too

03-15-2005, 06:05 PM	#4
Mamatoto Deactivated Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,871	Re: Home-keeping Schedules Dd and I have chore time scheduled every day from about 9:00-10:00am. We make our beds, put laundry in, load the dishwasher, and then clean something like the stove or counters or bathroom. Then at around 4:50pm every day we do a ten minute tidy, clean up the toys, put things away, and then start dinner. She helps me to set the table. After dinner we all help with the dishes. I usually do laundry on Mondays and Thursdays and clean the bathroom on Friday. I do my shopping on Wednesday or Thursday. Every night the rooms and toys get cleaned up before bed. Usually on Friday I also vacuum all the bedrooms and bathroom. I like the house to be clean before the weekend. Dh usually vacuums the main living areas every evening after dd is in bed.

03-15-2005, 06:12 PM	#5
righteous mama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,568	Re: Home-keeping Schedules I'm pretty much hiding with Crystal, but I do have a schedule...it's just that it isn't being used. So I'll tell you what I'm supposed to do... Monday: Bathroom & Master Bedroom (that's clean them, not hang out in them) Tuesday: Laundry Day, Kids Bedroom, Clean Off Desk Wednesday: Living Room/Dining Room Thursday: Errand Day Friday: Laundry Day, Kitchen, Clean Up Outside As you can see, it is an easy schedule. There is absolutely no reason I can't stick to that. Oh, and on Monday's I strip the beds and wash sheets. My goal is to bleach them once a month (they are just white sheets) so that they stay pretty. __________________ Marcella Wife, Mom, Counselor Married and standing firmly with my love since 1994, mama to farmer girl (21) princess lionheart (16), and dandelion queen (11) ~infp~ Nourish Ministries Our God is Healer, Awesome in Power!

03-24-2010, 01:57 AM	#7
mamaroland Rosebud Our new little girl! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oregon, West of Portland Posts: 83	Re: Home-keeping Schedules These posts are all so encouraging. Thank you mamas! I don't have time to read them all so I'm bumping for my reading enjoyment later __________________ Learning to let go and putting my entire being and trust into His hands. Wife to my Wolvernine . God bless the broken road that led me straight to him. Mama to 2 precious girls ages 12 & our newest addition born to us on 01/23/2010.

01-04-2011, 12:30 PM	#8
FarmMama Rose Bouquet Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 895	Re: Home-keeping Schedules So many great ideas! I am currently trying to get on paper what it is I WANT done every day and to be more organized. I find that the basics that make the house seem clean (and this is daily) would be two loads of clothes washed and put away (that part is often the hardest for me), two loads in the dishwasher, make beds, wipe down bathroom, and pick up floors. Then maybe atack a hot spot a day? I don't know, just pinging ideas out there. But I love all the ideas that you all have mentioned! __________________ Joli Super Awesome DH DS1 5.21.05 DD1 3.24.09 DD2 10.20.12 DS2 7.25.15

03-20-2005, 09:09 AM	#11
Allison Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: just exactly where I should be Posts: 6,743	Re: Home-keeping Schedules I have one that was working for me for a while, but recently just isn't getting it all done for some reason. I'm feeling overwhelmed by it I guess. My new plan is to do daily stuff every day (dishes, laundry--from washing machine to folding and putting away, etc) and then do two rooms completely each day. A second cleaning of the bathrooms and extra vacuuming will be done as needed. __________________ Allison Blessed mother of my three sons: 23, 21, 18 Grateful for GCM since 2004

03-20-2005, 09:59 AM	#12
BearyBlessed Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 'Neath the willow tree Posts: 6,636	Re: Home-keeping Schedules Count me in with those that are __________________ ~BearyBlessed~ ~ISFP/Type 2~ Wife to my best friend since December 2000 Mama to my boys Aji ~ My long awaited blessing ~ May 2007 Living with T1D since May 2012 YoYo ~ My HBAC miracle ~ November 2009

03-20-2005, 10:35 AM	#13
Katigre Rose Garden Why thank you, it is naturally blue... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 21,278	Re: Home-keeping Schedules . Last edited by Katigre; 11-22-2020 at 09:52 PM.

03-20-2005, 02:35 PM	#14
Mamaka Deactivated Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On the Journey Posts: 12,328	Re: Home-keeping Schedules I try to spot clean bathrooms and unload dishwasher every day, usually in the morning. After dinner, dh does the dishes (I love that man!) and I take care of the leftovers, counters, making lunch for next day. Ds is starting to learn to feed the dog at that time. Then I have a schedule I sort of follow for the rest of the week, chores usually happen after learning time and/or lunch. Monday: floors (vacuum & mop) & dusting Tuesday: baking Wednesday: laundry Thursday: bathrooms (intensive cleaning) Friday: whatever didn't happen the rest of the week or a major chore not on the list (like cleaning the oven or something), maybe vaccum again I take the weekends off because there is absolutely no way I can keep the house clean with dh, ds & dog tromping in and out of the house. And honestly, there are a whole bunch of weeks where only some or none of this happens.

03-21-2005, 05:05 PM	#15
jghomeschooler Deactivated Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 991	Re: Home-keeping Schedules okay, here goes: when there are piles of laundry in the bedroom AND laundry room, it's time for a laundry marathon when I'm tired of having to wash dishes before I can cook, it's time to tame the dish monster (I've been MUCH better about this lately, we do 3 loads of dishes a day in the dishwasher!!!!!!!) when I am tired of stepping on crumbs in the kitchen, it's time to vacuum when I can see the floors again in the laundry/bedrooms, it's time to vacuum when we want to eat at the table, it's time to put all the books away on the shelves where they belong when we can't find books on the shelves, it's time to straighten them all out and dust the shelves too when I think someone is coming over, or might step in the door, it's time to put ALL of the toys (downstairs) in a box in the closet, and vacuum the downstairs, wipe down the bathrooms and scrub the toilets. how's that for a "schedule"? Jenn

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