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How Often Should You Clean Your House?

Freshly cleaned bedroom in a Monument, Colorado home

Most homes need a light clean every week and a deep clean once or twice a year. Kitchens and bathrooms need the most attention. Bedrooms and living rooms can usually wait a week. Here is a simple schedule, and how to decide how often a cleaner should come.

How often to clean each part of the house

TaskHow often
Wipe kitchen counters and the sinkEvery day
Clean bathrooms (toilet, sink, shower, mirror)Once a week
Vacuum carpets and rugsOnce a week (twice with pets)
Mop hard floorsOnce a week
Dust shelves, furniture and ceiling fansOnce a week
Change beddingOnce a week
Wipe baseboards, blinds and door framesOnce a month
Clean the inside of the fridgeOnce a month
Clean the inside of the ovenEvery 3 to 6 months
Deep clean the whole houseOnce or twice a year

How often should a house cleaner come?

  • Weekly: best for homes with pets, young kids or a busy schedule. The house never gets far behind.
  • Every two weeks: the most popular choice. It keeps kitchens, bathrooms and floors under control.
  • Every three weeks or monthly: works for smaller homes, or people who tidy up in between.

Homes cleaned more often take less time each visit. That is why the price per visit is usually lower on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule. Sparklean's recurring house cleaning starts at $150 per visit.

Why Colorado homes get dusty faster

Colorado Springs and Monument have very dry air, wind and spring pine pollen. Dust floats longer in dry air and settles on every ledge. In winter, snow, mud and de-icer get tracked in at the door.

If your house looks dusty a few days after you clean, that is normal here. Weekly dusting and a mat at every entry make a big difference.

When to start with a deep clean

If it has been months since the house had a full clean, start with a deep clean. It removes built-up grime on baseboards, cabinet fronts and bathrooms. After that, regular visits keep it at that level.

Questions

How often should you clean your bathroom?

Once a week. Wipe the sink and counter more often if several people share it.

How often should you dust?

About once a week. Homes with pets or allergies may need it twice a week.

Is every two weeks enough for a house cleaner?

For most homes, yes. Homes with pets or kids often do better with weekly visits.

How often should you deep clean your house?

Once or twice a year, or before you move, host or list your home.

Want to know what each visit covers? Read what a house cleaning includes.

Want a price for your home? Request a free estimate or call or text 719-487-9570.

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