{"id":14825,"date":"2025-11-07T15:27:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T20:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/cleaning-routine-how-to-keep-your-apartment-clean-without-spending-your-whole-life-on-it\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T12:05:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:05:24","slug":"cleaning-routine-how-to-keep-your-apartment-clean-without-spending-your-whole-life-on-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/en\/cleaning-routine-how-to-keep-your-apartment-clean-without-spending-your-whole-life-on-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning Routine: How to Keep Your Apartment Clean Without Spending Your Whole Life on It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-32.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-32-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-32-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-32-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-32-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-32-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-32.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the change of season is often a good time for deep cleaning and wardrobe swaps, we figured it was the perfect moment to share a realistic and efficient cleaning routine with you. We&#8217;re not talking about spending your weekends scrubbing your baseboards with a toothbrush. The idea is to adopt a simple and consistent cleaning routine that keeps your home clean without eating up all your free time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of tasks to include in your daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and yearly routines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Once a Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a task takes less than a minute, do it right away. That\u2019s the golden rule for keeping your place clean without major effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Make your bed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put away any items lying around<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wipe down kitchen counters (before and after use)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweep the entrance (and around the litter box if you live with a feline friend)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do the dishes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Once a Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Block off one or two 45-minute time slots for these slightly bigger but totally manageable tasks. And honestly, each of these will take less time than you think\u2014just get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Clean the bathroom (mirror, toilet, sink, shower and tub)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change your bedding (sheets, pillowcases)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do laundry (clothes, sheets, towels, bath mat)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacuum everywhere, including sofas and rugs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash the floors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dust all surfaces (coffee tables, nightstands, lamps)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean the coffee maker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sort through the fridge and freezer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water the plants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Once a Month<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These tasks take a bit more time and energy, but since you only need to do them once a month, they\u2019ll be behind you in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Clean small and large appliances (microwave, oven, fridge)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean interior windows and shake out the curtains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash the shower curtain and make sure it\u2019s fully dry before your next shower<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disinfect the trash and recycling bins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean and tidy the balcony, yard, or garden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Once a Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Season changes are the perfect time to sort things out and tackle places you ignore the rest of the year.\r\nSort pantry food<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Sort pantry food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go through closets, cabinets, and drawers to keep only seasonal clothing\r\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check expiration dates on bath products, creams, and medications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dust and clean under heavy furniture (bed, fridge, TV stand)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rotate the mattress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Once a Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest jobs deserve to be tackled just once a year (and no judgment if you call in reinforcements to help!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Clean rugs and sofas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean drains and the ventilation system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defrost the freezer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean the washer and dryer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash the exterior of the windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Adopting an effective cleaning routine doesn\u2019t mean sacrificing your free time. With a bit of organization and a few good habits, your apartment will stay fresh, clean, and pleasant all year long. And let\u2019s be honest, that\u2019s way better than scrambling the night before a dinner party with all your friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See also:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-blog-kangalou wp-block-embed-blog-kangalou\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"gj9oR8d0vF\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/en\/essential-kitchen-checklist-for-a-first-apartment\/\">Essential Kitchen Checklist for a First Apartment<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"\u00ab\u00a0Essential Kitchen Checklist for a First Apartment\u00a0\u00bb &#8212; Blog - Kangalou\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/en\/essential-kitchen-checklist-for-a-first-apartment\/embed\/#?secret=VtivhJWq9T#?secret=gj9oR8d0vF\" data-secret=\"gj9oR8d0vF\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since the change of season is often a good time for deep cleaning and wardrobe swaps, we figured it was the perfect moment to share a realistic and efficient cleaning routine with you. 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