When it comes to cleaning, it can be easy for essential tasks to slip through the cracks amid the busyness of life.

However, there’s a simple solution that may help—breaking down your typical chores into daily, weekly, and monthly categories. Use these timelines to create a tailored schedule that works for you, and you can better maintain your home without feeling overwhelmed.

Daily

Part of what can make a bigger cleaning session feel so intimidating is the buildup of clutter and residue that requires more time and effort to put back in order. Instead, identify tasks that could be worth doing for just a minute or two every day. For instance, you could wipe the kitchen counters and take care of any dishes each night. By tackling these chores piecemeal, you can prevent them from piling up and being a hassle to handle later.

Weekly

At least once a week, you’ll want to hit the areas where dust, dirt, and grime tend to accumulate the most. Generally speaking, this category will include tasks like dusting, vacuuming, and wiping down your toilets and bathroom counters. You should also make sure to wash your bed linens weekly to ensure a continuously fresh and comfortable sleeping environment.

Monthly

This group is reserved for infrequent chores such as scrubbing the microwave, oven, refrigerator, cabinets, and ceiling fans. Do a walkthrough of your house to identify the areas you often overlook, then make a game plan of when to take care of them and how often. Not everything may need to be done every month, but having a list will help you stay on top of it all to keep your home clean and organized, contributing to a greater sense of well-being and peace of mind.