Creating (Simple) Weekly Cleaning Routines

Keeping a clean home shouldn't feel like a full-time job.

Unfortunately for many of us, it often does. The to-do list never ends, and just thinking about where to start can feel overwhelming. I’ve found that the key isn’t doing more—it’s doing things with intention.

That’s where cleaning rhythms come in. Instead of trying to “clean everything” in one big push, we’ve created simple, themed cleaning days in our home—so I always know what needs attention, and nothing ever piles up too far.

Cleaning rhythms- and why they work:

Cleaning rhythms are exactly what they sound like: simple, repeated routines that assign specific household tasks to certain days of the week. Instead of trying to “clean the whole house” or waiting until things feel chaotic, you break the work into small, doable steps and spread them throughout your week.

This might sound overly simple—but that’s the point.

When something becomes a rhythm, it stops being a big decision you have to make. You don’t have to use energy figuring out what to clean, how long it will take, or whether you “feel like it.” You already know what’s on the plan. You do it, and you move on.

This matters most on the days when you’re already stretched thin. When your brain is tired and you feel mentally drained, routines that are already in place allow you to move on autopilot. You’re not stuck in a swirl of choices—you’re simply following a rhythm. And that consistency adds up.

Cleaning rhythms work not because they make you more productive, but because they help you conserve energy. And when your tasks require less thought, they’re easier to actually follow through with—especially when motivation is low.

When you assign each day a simple focus, you take the guesswork out of housekeeping. It sounds basic, but it works—because:

You don’t have to decide what to clean every day
It’s condensed into smaller, manageable chunks
It removes excuses like “I don’t know where to start”
It turns cleaning from a guilt spiral into a repeatable rhythm

We tend to underestimate how much mental energy we spend just figuring out what to do next. Cleaning rhythms remove that friction—so you can spend less time thinking about chores, and more time doing the things that actually matter.

Our Weekly Cleaning Rhythm

Here’s a look at what our weekly rhythm looks like right now (it often shifts a bit with seasons or life changes):

Monday: Wash Linens + Clean Bathrooms

Tuesday: Laundry Day 1

Wednesday: Laundry Day 2

Thursday: Dust + Floors

Friday: Rest and Reset

Saturday: Wash Bedsheets + Blankets

Sunday: Meal Plan + Grocery Shop + Meal Prep

It’s simple, but it works. No one day feels overwhelming, and everyone in the household knows exactly what needs to happen each evening without overthinking it.

Make It Your Own

Your home is different from mine. Your schedule, your energy levels, your seasons of life—they all matter. That’s why I created a free Cleaning Rhythm Planner you can download and customize.

You’ll find space to:

✅ Map out your own weekly rhythm

✅ Adjust based on what matters most

✅ Keep things flexible and sustainable

👉 [Download the Cleaning Rhythm Planner here]

The way we set up our environment—physically and mentally—either supports our growth or works against it.

Rhythms give you structure without perfection. They make space for grace, while still helping you move forward.

If this idea resonates with you, I think you’ll love the new course I’m working on. It dives even deeper into practical rhythms, habit shifts, and simple strategies for building a home and life that reflect what actually matters to you.

For now, try setting just one cleaning theme for the week ahead—and notice how much easier it feels when the decision is already made.

Keep it simple,

-Ashley 💛