Everyone likes a clean home, but it’s no secret that cleaning a home can be a lot of work. That said, cleaning doesn’t have to be strenuous or time-consuming.
The key? Frequent cleaning! But how often should a home be cleaned? That’s exactly what we answer in this post, so stick around to find out!
Key Takeaways
You should have your home cleaned on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, but how often you need home cleaning depends on a range of factors, including the size of your home, your location, and the occupants.
If you’re using a professional house cleaning service, weekly cleaning should be enough, though many homeowners prefer bi-weekly (twice-a-week) cleaning.
How Often Should House Cleaning Be Done?
House cleaning can be done on a daily, bi-weekly, weekly, or monthly basis. There’s no one-size-fits-all cleaning schedule. Instead, a range of factors determine how often a home should be cleaned, and we discuss these later.
For now, let’s briefly look at the pros and cons of daily, bi-weekly, weekly, and monthly house cleaning.
Daily Cleaning
Pros: If you clean every day, your home should be pretty close to immaculate. You won’t have to worry as much about germs, dirt, or stains, because daily cleaning will keep them all at bay.
Cons: Of course, there are some drawbacks here. For instance, you may have to spend a lot on cleaning products, and it could take an hour or more to complete all your cleaning tasks. You may spend 10+ hours cleaning some weeks!
Bi-Weekly Cleaning
Pros: If you get your house cleaned on a bi-weekly basis, or if you clean it that often, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefits of regular cleaning, i.e. spotless surfaces, stick-free handles and knobs, and a fresh smell.
Cons: It’ll cost more to hire a bi-weekly cleaning service, so make sure you find a team of professional cleaners that’s worth what they charge.
Weekly Cleaning
Pros: You won’t need to spend a lot of time cleaning, yet your home should remain in good condition throughout the week. Also, you won’t spend as much to keep your home clean.
Cons: Certain spots will take longer to clean than others, namely the kitchen and bathrooms. If you don’t want to deep clean these areas weekly, consider hiring a professional cleaning service.
Monthly Cleaning
Pros: You won’t have to spend a lot on cleaning throughout the year, and you’ll be able to enjoy a super-clean environment for at least a couple of weeks.
Cons: In just a month, your house may be overrun with all the things that make homes unsanitary, and it may take a while to get it in a reasonable condition.
Factors That Determine How Often You Need House Cleaning
Season
Most people do a one-time cleaning in the spring, known as spring cleaning, but you may need to clean in the fall and winter as well.
The latter months of the year are when all kinds of viruses are spreading, so people are generally more prone to getting sick.
However, you can protect yourself to some extent if you do regular house cleaning in the fall and winter months. Germs won’t have a chance to set up shop in your home, so it’s less likely you’ll get sick.
In the spring, frequent cleaning may be necessary. Pollen starts to be a problem around March, in most places, and by May it’s everywhere.
Therefore, if you have especially bad allergies in the spring, keep your house clean and tidy by hiring a professional cleaning company.
DIY vs Professionals
If you don’t have the time, strength, or patience to clean your home regularly, don’t worry! There’s nothing wrong with getting your home professionally cleaned. The US Department of Commerce predicts that more than 80% of two-income households will be using a weekly cleaning service in the next few years.
Professional cleaners will come into your home and clean it till it’s spotless, and they’ll also provide cleaning tips so you can maintain a clean environment once they’re gone.
However, getting pros to clean regularly, either every week or every other week, can cost a lot of money, especially if you want the cleaners to deep clean your house every time you hire them.
Occupants
Do you have young children and pets running around? If so, keeping your house clean may be challenging. This is when having a reliable cleaning team on speed dial is a big help.
They’ll get your home clean and organized, and they’ll know how to clean efficiently yet safely. If you only want green products used, there shouldn’t be a problem.
However, hiring a professional cleaner won’t solve all your problems. You’ll need to instill positive cleaning habits in the minds of your children to keep your house in good shape.
Try giving each child a handful of weekly cleaning chores. Eventually, they’ll learn the value of cleaning, and treating their house with respect will be second nature.
Home Size
If your house is relatively large, chances are you won’t be able to clean it top to bottom, by yourself, regularly.
Instead, use a professional cleaning service to keep it clean. It may take a few cleaning sessions to get a 100% immaculate home, but the deeper cleaning will be worth it.
Location
Does your area get a lot of rain? If so, muddy boots probably wreak havoc on your floors and carpets. Is there a lot of dust, dirt, etc. in the air because you’re in the middle of a desert? Then routine, high-quality cleaning is essential!
Final Thoughts
The frequency at which you should clean your house is based on a variety of factors, but weekly cleaning is widely accepted as the best option for the average homeowner. Put differently, how quickly your home gets dirty in large part determines how often you’ll need a house cleaner.
If you want to have your house cleaned regularly, hiring a cleaning service is the way to go. Professionals will deep clean every room and charge a fair price for their services.
