The Appliance Cleaning Schedule That Is Sure To Make Your Life Easier

Life comes with many demands on your time, including work, education, and social responsibilities. It can be tough to keep track of what needs to be cleaned around the house, but as a consequence of this, you may be neglecting appliances that really need to be washed. The following cleaning trick, which involves choosing one appliance to wash each month, is a way to stop things being pushed to the wayside and your appliances from becoming grimy.

There are plenty of cleaning hacks to keep your home tidy, but this is one of the best by far. It allows you to create a routine that works around your busy schedule and will also make you feel less stressed about essential cleaning tasks. By focusing on just one item per month like your dryer or microwave, you can ensure nothing ever gets overly dirty, and you won't feel the pressure of not having cleaned properly. If you like the sound of this method but aren't sure how to implement it, we've got all the details you need on how to make your life easier while keeping your appliances in good shape.

Some appliances will need to be washed more frequently than others depending on how often you use them. However, aiming to clean one each month is generally a great way to manage what can otherwise be an overwhelming cleaning schedule. To get started, we recommend making a list of every appliance in your home, both big and small. This can be anything from your washing machine to your fridge and doesn't just have to be in your laundry room or kitchen. The list may seem long at first but remember that you're just taking stock, not making a to-do list (or at least not one to do all at once).

To ensure you stick to this list even when things get hectic, put it in a place where you'll see it every day, like your fridge. It might also be helpful to stick to the same cleaning day per month if possible. For example, you could pick the third Saturday or last Friday of each month. Some people prefer cleaning on Sundays so their home is clean for the week ahead. Whichever day you choose, carrying out your cleaning task for the month on the same day will help you to keep consistent.

If you need to clean appliances like your coffee maker more often — you should be aiming for every three months if it's used every day — you can do this by cleaning the item when required in addition to the appliance you're already cleaning that month. A key thing to note with this method is that you should take the opportunity to really go in-depth. This is in contrast to the quick wipe-down you might do if cleaning on a weekly basis and could consist of various things. If you're unsure where to start, check the manual.

For example, with a coffee maker, we recommend descaling the inside as well as cleaning the outside to get rid of any stains or build-up. If you're cleaning your washing machine, check that the rubber ring on the inside isn't peeling, flaking, or loose. For your dryer, check if there's a lot of lint in the actual dryer vent as well as the lint trap — too much lint can stop your dryer from functioning properly. Generally, an appliance cleaning schedule is an excellent idea if you find yourself losing track of time due to a busy lifestyle but want to ensure your appliances continue to work as they should.