Quick and easy cleaning to-do list borrowed from [[http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/gallery/0,21863,1033650-1,00.html| Real Simple Magazine]]

====== Kitchen ======



===== Every Day =====

  * Wipe down the sink after doing the dishes or loading the dishwasher (30 seconds).
  * Wipe down the stove top (one minute).
  * Wipe down the counters (one minute).
  * Sweep, Swiffer, or vacuum the floor (two minutes).

===== Every Week =====

  * Mop the floor (five minutes).
  * Wipe the cabinets, backsplashes, and appliances (10 minutes).
  * Wash the dish rack (four minutes).
  * Wipe the switch plates and phone (one minute).
  * Wipe the inside of the garbage can (one minute).


===== Every Season =====

  * Empty and scrub down the inside of the refrigerator (30 minutes).
  * Empty and clean the insides of the utensil drawers (15 minutes).
  * Scrub down the cupboard exteriors (30 minutes).
  * Clean the stove-hood filter (10 minutes).
  * Perform "Shiny Sink 101"

====== Bathroom ======

===== Every Day =====

  * Wipe out the sink (30 seconds).
  * Wipe the toilet seat and rim (15 seconds).
  * Swoosh the toilet bowl with a brush (15 seconds).
  * Wipe the mirror and faucet (15 seconds).
  * Squeegee the shower door (30 seconds).
  * Spray the entire shower and the curtain liner with shower mist after every use (15 seconds).


===== Every Week =====

  * Scrub the tub (three minutes).
  * Scrub the tiles (five minutes).
  * Mop the floor (two minutes).
  * Wipe the switch plates, doorknobs, and doorjambs (one minute).
  * Empty and wipe out the wastebasket (30 seconds).


===== Every Season =====

  * Take down the shower curtain, then launder it according to the care instructions.
  * Empty, weed, and clean the medicine cabinet (20 minutes).
  * Perform "Shiny Sink 101" on the tub and sink.


====== Bedroom ======

===== Every Day =====

  * Make the bed (two minutes).
  * Fold or hang clothing and put away jewelry (four minutes).
  * Straighten out the night-table surface (30 seconds).


===== Every Week =====

  * Change the sheets (five minutes).
  * Dust all surfaces — including electronics, books, picture frames, windowsills and ledges, and tops of door frames — and remove all cobwebs (10 minutes).
  * Dust or mop the floors or vacuum the carpeting (five minutes).
  * Throw out old magazines (one minute).
  * Wipe the switch plates, doorknobs, and doorjambs (one minute).
  * Wipe and disinfect the telephone (30 seconds).
  * Empty the wastebasket (20 seconds).
  * Vacuum the heating and air-conditioning vents and the inside of the closet (three minutes).



===== Every Season =====

  * Wash the insides of the windows (15 minutes).
  * Strip the bed and flip the mattress (five minutes).
  * Launder the mattress pad and dust ruffle.

====== Living-Area ======


===== Every Day =====

  * Pick up crumbs and dust bunnies with a handheld vacuum (one minute).
  * Fluff the cushions and fold throws after use (two minutes).
  * Wipe tabletops and spot-clean cabinets when you see fingerprints (one minute).
  * Straighten coffee-table books and magazines. Throw out newspapers. Put away CDs and videos. (Two minutes.)


===== Every Week =====

  * Dust all surfaces — including electronics, books, blinds, picture frames, windowsills and ledges, and tops of door frames — and remove all cobwebs (15 minutes).
  * Dust-mop the floors with a microfiber cloth or a Swiffer, or vacuum the rugs and carpeting (five minutes).
  * Vacuum the upholstery (five minutes).
  * Throw out old magazines (one minute).
  * Wipe the switch plates, doorknobs, and doorjambs (one minute).
  * Wipe and disinfect the telephone (30 seconds).
  * Shake out or vacuum the doormat (one minute).
  * Vacuum the heating and air-conditioning vents (one minute).


===== Every Season =====

  * Wash the insides of the windows (15 minutes).
  * Lift big pieces of furniture and vacuum or mop underneath (10 minutes).