Maintaining your home can be challenging when you and your partner have a busy working schedule and are out of the house for at least 40 hours a week.
But with careful planning and collective action, you and your partner can ensure your home stays clean and dust-free. The nature of cleaning has now changed, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, as there are now over
62% of households where both partners go to work. This means that it is no longer expected that only the wife will do the cleaning and house chores as she is also earning an income and is busy.
So, therefore it is now only fair that both partners take up cleaning tasks and divide the work equally or by equity. Here are some ways you can divide your cleaning tasks with your partner and then create a simple cleaning schedule:
1. Breakdown Your Tasks
You should start by breaking down all your cleaning tasks into daily and weekly tasks. You can schedule easier and quicker tasks that will take less than 15 minutes as daily tasks and more focused and complex tasks as weekly tasks.
Set realistic goals so you and your partner can finish all your tasks on time. You should also hire cleaners who offer
budget end of lease cleaning in Melbourne to deep clean your home once every two to three months so that it is easier to maintain.
2. List All Your Tasks
It is always a good idea to write down all your tasks and place this list in a visible spot in your home. This will ensure that you and your partner remember which tasks have been completed and which still need to be done.
3. Divide Tasks
You can both conquer and complete many tasks together, especially if they are complex. But it will also be faster if you divide some tasks between the two of you so that you can get more accomplished.
For instance, let your partner do the laundry if you are doing the dishes. This will take care of two essential cleaning tasks and
keep you motivated to complete all your other tasks.
4. Rotate Chores
You can make cleaning more interesting by rotating the tasks every day or week so you don’t get bored and stuck doing the same thing. You can also put on your favourite tunes while cleaning to make it more fun.
5. Don’t Be Too Harsh
It is also important to realise that you and your partner both have different ways of cleaning and, therefore, you should not judge their work. If you feel your partner can use a different method to clean, you should tell them politely rather than criticising their work.
6. Declutter Your Space
Another tip to help you and your partner clean your home more efficiently is to declutter your space first. Pick up any mess and sort and organise your things so that you can reduce your cleaning time and also get rid of any mental clutter.
7. Keep A Cleaning Caddy
Lastly, keep a cleaning caddy with all your essential cleaning tools and
natural cleaning solutions in the main room. This will make it easier to start cleaning at any time, and you can keep cleaning wipes in each room to clean up spills on the spot.
Now that you know how to divide the tasks, you can create a simple cleaning checklist for your homes to ensure they are spick and span.
Create A Simple Cleaning Checklist
Once you have decided how to divide your chores between you and your partner, you can create a simple cleaning checklist as such:
Weekly Tasks
Monday-Laundry Day
One partner can do two loads of laundry, and the other can fold the laundry and put it away. You can keep rotating these tasks every week.
Tuesday- Bathroom Day
You should divide your tasks into vacuuming and mopping floors, wiping all the mirrors, cleaning the toilet bowl and sinks, wiping and disnfecting the shower and tub and taking out the trash.
Wednesday- Rest Day
Take a day off your weekly tasks to rest and spend time with your partner.
Thursday-Kitchen Day
Divide your kitchen cleaning tasks into
cleaning and disinfecting dirty spots in your kitchen, vacuuming the floors, wiping the countertops and appliances, cleaning the sink, wiping the fridge and throwing out any expired food.
Friday- Main Areas
Spend time dusting and vacuuming the carpets in your living room and bedrooms, dust all your shelves, clean your upholstery and wipe down all the windows and doors in your main areas. You can leave the more complicated tasks for bond cleaning experts in Melbourne, who will help you deep clean your home every once in a while.
Saturday- Laundry Day
Do two loads of laundry, and the other partner will fold and put away the clothes. You can also iron and hang the clothes up to save time later.
Sunday- Declutter
Every week, you should declutter one part of your home. For instance, in Week 1, you can declutter your kitchen. In Week 2, you can declutter your office, living area, etc.
Daily Tasks
There are specific tasks that you and your partner should try and complete daily to maintain the cleanliness of your home, such as:
Make your bed as soon as you wake up, or one person can do both beds in rotation. If you have kids, encourage them to make their beds when they wake up.
You should load the dishwasher at night, and the other person can unload and wash all the dishes in the morning.
Spend at least ten minutes tidying different parts of your home and picking up any clutter.
You should divide the sinks between you and your partner, and each person can quickly wipe their sink at the end of the day.
Before you sleep, you can quickly take five minutes to dust the shelves and countertops.
Conclusion
You and your partner should try and complete as many of these tasks as possible, but if it is not possible, you can always call bond cleaning experts in Melbourne to help you out. These experts will use advanced tools and cleaning techniques to make your home look spotless and easy to maintain.
