Google Calendar Cleaning Schedule: Room-by-Room Templates
Complete cleaning schedule templates you can add to Google Calendar today. Daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal tasks organized by room with exact timing.
Quick Start: Create Your Cleaning Calendar
- 1In Google Calendar, click + next to "Other calendars"
- 2Select Create new calendar → Name it "Cleaning"
- 3Choose a bright color (orange works great) so tasks stand out
- 4Add tasks from the templates below as recurring events
Pro tip: Use ChoreSplit to auto-sync cleaning tasks with assignment and completion tracking.
Daily Cleaning Tasks
These quick tasks keep your home tidy day-to-day. Set each to repeat Daily in Google Calendar.
| Task | Room | Time | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make beds | Bedroom | 5 min | Morning |
| Wipe kitchen counters | Kitchen | 3 min | After meals |
| Load/unload dishwasher | Kitchen | 10 min | Morning/Evening |
| Quick bathroom wipe-down | Bathroom | 5 min | Evening |
| Pick up clutter | Living areas | 10 min | Evening |
| Take out trash (if full) | Kitchen | 3 min | As needed |
Calendar setup: Create → Task → Set repeat to "Daily" → Add reminder 30 min before
Weekly Cleaning Schedule
Spread bigger tasks across the week so no single day is overwhelming. Set each to repeat on its specific day.
Vacuum all floors
Monday • 30 min
Mop hard floors
Monday • 20 min
Deep clean bathrooms
Tuesday • 30 min
Change bed linens
Wednesday • 20 min
Laundry (wash, dry, fold)
Thursday • 60 min
Clean kitchen appliances
Friday • 20 min
Dust all surfaces
Saturday • 25 min
Trash/recycling out
Sunday • 10 min
Calendar setup: Create → Task → Set repeat to "Weekly on [Day]" → Add reminder 1 hour before
Monthly Deep Cleaning Tasks
Schedule these deeper cleans once a month. We recommend grouping them on Saturdays.
| Task | When | Time Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Clean oven | 1st Saturday | 45 min |
| Clean refrigerator | 1st Saturday | 30 min |
| Wash windows (interior) | 2nd Saturday | 45 min |
| Deep clean microwave | 2nd Saturday | 15 min |
| Clean dishwasher | 3rd Saturday | 20 min |
| Wash washing machine | 3rd Saturday | 20 min |
| Vacuum under furniture | 4th Saturday | 30 min |
| Clean light fixtures | 4th Saturday | 25 min |
Calendar setup: Create → Task → Set repeat to "Monthly on the [1st/2nd/3rd/4th] Saturday"
Seasonal Cleaning Tasks
Deep clean carpets/rugs
Every 3 months
Clean gutters
Spring & Fall
Flip/rotate mattresses
Every 6 months
Clean outdoor furniture
Spring
Wash curtains/drapes
Every 6 months
Clean garage/basement
Spring & Fall
Room-by-Room Cleaning Schedules
Kitchen
DAILY
- Wipe counters
- Dishes
- Sweep floor
WEEKLY
- Deep clean stove
- Clean sink
- Mop floor
- Wipe cabinets
MONTHLY
- Clean oven
- Clean fridge
- Degrease range hood
Bathroom
DAILY
- Quick wipe of sink/counter
- Hang towels
WEEKLY
- Scrub toilet
- Clean shower/tub
- Mop floor
- Clean mirrors
MONTHLY
- Deep clean grout
- Wash shower curtain
- Clean exhaust fan
Bedroom
DAILY
- Make bed
- Put away clothes
WEEKLY
- Change sheets
- Vacuum/mop
- Dust surfaces
MONTHLY
- Wash pillows
- Clean under bed
- Organize closet
Living Room
DAILY
- Pick up clutter
- Fluff pillows
WEEKLY
- Vacuum
- Dust surfaces
- Wipe electronics
MONTHLY
- Deep clean couch
- Wash blankets
- Clean windows
Key Takeaways
- Create a separate "Cleaning" calendar with a distinct color
- Daily tasks: 5-10 min each, do immediately after waking or before bed
- Weekly tasks: Spread across different days to avoid overwhelm
- Monthly tasks: Group on weekends for deep cleaning sessions
- Use reminders 30-60 min before to prepare supplies
- For family assignment and tracking, use ChoreSplit with auto-sync