How Often Should You Really Clean These Household Items?

Maintaining a clean home isn't just about weekly vacuuming and dusting. Many household items require regular cleaning at different intervals. Here's Maple Maid's guide to how often you should clean commonly overlooked items:

Daily/Every Few Days

• Kitchen sponges (replace weekly or disinfect daily)
• Dish towels (change every 1-2 days)
• Coffee maker (rinse after each use, deep clean weekly)
• Kitchen countertops (wipe daily, disinfect every few days)

Weekly

• Bathroom surfaces including toilet, shower, and sink
• Bed sheets and pillowcases
• Pet food bowls
• Microwave interior
• Refrigerator interior (spot clean spills)

Monthly

• Washing machine (run empty cycle with vinegar or cleaner)
• Shower curtain (wash fabric curtains, scrub liners)
• Pillows (if washable)
• Range hood filters
• Computer keyboards and remote controls

Quarterly

• Mattress (vacuum and spot clean)
• Refrigerator coils
• Dryer vent cleaning
• Inside of oven
• Windows and window treatments

Annually

• Deep carpet cleaning
• Upholstered furniture
• Chimney sweeping
• Behind and under heavy appliances
• HVAC ducts

Finding it hard to keep up with all these cleaning schedules? Maple Maid offers customizable cleaning plans that can help you maintain these items on their optimal cleaning schedule, ensuring a consistently clean and healthy home environment without overwhelming your personal schedule.