Have you ever wondered “How often should you clean your house?”

If you have kids, pets, or other household members, you probably notice your house gets dirty upsettingly quickly. In this case, there are plenty of signs that your house needs to be cleaned.

But what about the stuff you can’t see? What if your house stays relatively clean on its own? How do you know when to get out the vacuum, the sanitizer, or the dust spray?

Regardless of if you live alone or in a house full of people and animals, we’re here to help answer your questions. Keep reading for everything you need to know about having a clean house and how often you should be cleaning.

Bathrooms

Bathrooms, as you probably can guess, are a breeding ground for bacteria, smells, odors, stains, and soap scum. While this room is arguably the most tedious to clean, it’s also one of the most important, second only to the kitchen.

The longer your bathroom goes without proper cleaning, the more difficult it will be to clean when the time comes. We recommend wiping down your bathroom once a week to prevent a buildup of tough-to-clean messes. Hygienically speaking, it’s also a good idea to use a sanitizing cleaning agent.

Kitchens

As noted above, kitchens are the most important room in the house for home cleaning. This is because the germs and bacteria that build up in the kitchen can quickly find their way into the food you prepare, which can lead to health concerns.

For this reason, we suggesting sanitizing your counters after every meal you prepare, particularly if you’re using meat, dairy, eggs, and other animal products.

About once a month, it’s also a good idea to clean out the fridge of any spills, leaks, and expired foods. To avoid a big project, do a quick wipe-down of your other appliances once a week.

Floors

How often should you clean your house in terms of sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and shampooing?

Ultimately, it depends on the foot traffic of your home and whether or not you have any furry family members. Dogs and cats tend to shed a lot of their fur, which can make vacuuming the floors a necessity several times a week.

In areas like the kitchen, we recommend sweeping once a day or once every couple of days. Dropped food on the floor can lead to ants and other pests.

You should mop once a week and after any major spills. Shampoo your carpets once a month to remove hidden dirt, stains, pet dander, and odor.

Bedrooms

Keeping your home clean can be frustrating, especially if you have kids (or a spouse) who can’t seem to pick up after themselves. For this reason, one of the most important home cleaning tips is to make sure bedrooms stay relatively clean at all times.

Children especially have a way of letting their rooms get completely trashed before they decide to make an effort to clean them. However, if you enforce a quick pickup every night, you can prevent the room from falling into chaos. This is an easy enough habit to instill in your household members.

Then, once a month, each room can get a full cleaning with vacuuming, dusting, washed bedsheets, and more.

Deep Cleaning

How often should you clean your house in terms of a deep cleaning?

Once again, this kind of depends on your household. However, we recommend deep cleaning each room about once a month. This is especially important if you have a full household and/or pets.

Deep cleaning involves cleaning under and behind furniture, getting in all the nooks and crannies, and going the extra mile to make things clean. Get out the carpet shampooer, dusting supplies, sanitizers, and elbow grease.