These bullet journal cleaning schedule ideas will have you inspired and ready to take on any cleaning task.
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I grew up in a house with a strict cleaning routine. Every Saturday went a little something like this.
“There will be no TV or PlayStation until this house is clean.” My dad at 7AM.
Proceed with two runs of the vacuum, streak free mirrors, a glistening stovetop, and laminate floors so clean you could eat off them. Clothes were washed and put away neatly in their appropriate drawer. Doorknobs were shiny enough to see your reflection in. And the house smelled like a cleaning factory.
Dishes, bedrooms, and general pick up were expected every day before my parents came home from work.
You get the point.
So, it’s no surprise that I keep a very clean home now as an adult. But, there are still some things that require a little extra push. Our storage unit that holds Christmas decorations, camping gear, outgrown children’s clothes and unwanted home goods reminds me of a Jenga tower right before it falls over.
The air filter probably hasn’t been changed in a year. And embarrassingly, sometimes leftovers remain in the refrigerator for a month.
Nothing makes me happier than a clean, organized home. Does that make me old? Anyway, I know it’s time to take charge of this situation and start accomplishing these big tasks one at a time. And the best way I know how to plan for this is with my bullet journal.
So, I made a list of all of the chores I could think of, from the small daily tasks to the big brutally long tasks. Then, I organized them by how often they need to be done. Of course, I had to add in some doodles and color.
Looking at this now, there are definitely more chores to add to this list. For instance, I like to buy new toothbrushes and clean out the junk drawer in the kitchen every 2-3 months.
So, rather than just show you my cleaning spread, I want to show you a few other spreads that I find inspiring. What works for one person will not always work for someone else. Maybe you want a tracker to accompany your bullet journal cleaning schedule. Or perhaps you need a different timeline.
13 Bullet Journal Cleaning Schedule Ideas
1). Detailed Daily and Weekly Cleaning Schedule
Rather than a cleaning schedule for the entire year, Ana has created a very functional daily and weekly cleaning schedule in her bullet journal. First, she includes a list of her daily tasks and refers certain tasks to the weekly list. For example, she does laundry each day, but each day of the week is dedicated to specific laundering. Monday is for towels, Tuesday is for dark clothing, etc. I love this spread and find it very precise and easy to follow.
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2). Annual Cleaning Spread with Trackers
Long ago I saw one of Micah’s cleaning spreads, and she was the one that inspired me to make my own. I absolutely love how she manages to keep her spread cute and doodley, but also very functional and efficient. She has a tracker for each item, including weekly tasks, bi-monthly tasks, monthly tasks, bi-annual tasks, and annual tasks. In this version, she created a six-month tracker because her journals typically last her that long. It’s a good thing to keep in mind when creating an extended tracker.
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3). Cleaning by Room
How cute is this cleaning tracker? It really puts everything you have to do into perspective. Instead of just writing vacuum under your weekly chores list, you can see every room you need to vacuum. And, with the little checkboxes next to each item, you can easily keep track of what you have accomplished. Which can also double at motivation.
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4). Daily Chores List
Christina’s cleaning schedule is fairly simple and minimalistic. She took all of her housework and divided it up into manageable chunks that are to be accomplished daily. If you feel overwhelmed with housework and cleaning, this style of cleaning schedule may work best.
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5). Doodle List by Room
Tereza’s list breaks down housework first into rooms and then into tasks like launder, dust, and clean. First off, the aesthetic of this spread is darling. But, having every item broken down into specific tasks is very efficient and helpful when trying to remember what all needs to be done.
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6). Minimalist Bullet Journal Cleaning Schedule
If you aren’t interested in doodles or creative trackers, you can try something like this. This list is minimalistic and right to the point about what needs to be done every day, week, month, and three to six months. You could change the timeline to suit you and extend this to annual tasks or bi-annual tasks.
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7). Equally Divided Big Tasks
Liz is always such an inspiration. And I love her cleaning guide. Equally dividing the big annual tasks per month is genius and will help prevent that feeling of being overwhelmed with tons to do. One big task per month isn’t too bad, and this is a great way to stay on top of it.
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8). Monthly Page for Cleaning
This spread by Sandra is genius! This is a page you would recreate each month along with your other monthly pages. The tasks are divided into daily, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly sections. And then, she has added trackers for each of the tasks, making it easy to see what she has accomplished, what’s coming up, and what needs to be done in the future. Plus, I love the addition of the focus area.
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9). FlyLady Routines
Are you a fan of the FlyLady? Do you follow her cleaning routine? If so, this is an amazing example of how to keep track of your zones, rotations, and daily tasks.
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10). Mini Tracker Cleaning Schedule
This cleaning tracker by Jane is fabulous. She included four months worth of tasks vertically, and then four rows for each week. This way, she can mark off the tasks and not have to remake her tracker every month. You could extend this spread to a full 6 or 12-month tracker and make it into a 2-page spread if you prefer.
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11). KonMari Decluttering
Is clutter your biggest struggle? It is for me. This a fun way to track your decluttering progress. Each box represents a specific category like kids clothes, cooking pans, makeup, etc. And as you go through these items and clean them out, you fill in the corresponding box.
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12). Morning and Evening Cleaning Routine
This spread is so great! I love how she has divided her daily tasks into morning and evening chores. This may make your day seem less overwhelming if you can break up a big list. Then, she has a larger task to accomplish for each day of the week. And she has a free day, which can definitely help with motivation and staying sane when trying to keep a clean house.
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13). Cleaning by Room List
Similar to the house spread above, this list format organizes tasks by room. Instead of running all over your house trying to accomplish multiple tasks and getting distracted, stay in one room and finish it. Again, this method may not work for everyone, but if you struggle with cleaning and housework, this may help you stay focused.
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Do you keep a cleaning list in your bullet journal? Let me know in the comments below!
**Please remember: if you choose to recreate one of the above spreads, that’s wonderful! But if you intend to share it on social media, give credit where credit is due. These people spend a lot of time coming up with ideas and putting them on paper.