How to Maintain a Clean
Home Between Professional Cleanings

Hiring a professional cleaning service is one of the best ways to keep your home looking fresh, sanitized and inviting. But what about the time between appointments? Even the most thorough cleanings can only go so far if daily messes start to pile up. That’s why learning how to maintain a clean home between professional cleanings is essential (not just for appearances, but also for your health, sanity and wallet). 

By implementing small, simple habits, you can maintain a clean house with minimal effort and get the most value out of your professional cleaning services. 

Why You Should Maintain a Clean House Between Professional Cleanings

Consistency is key when it comes to maintaining a clean home. Taking small steps to tidy up between cleanings helps preserve that “just cleaned” feeling long after your professional team has left. 

A consistently clean home can: 

• Reduce clutter and stress, giving you a clearer mind and more relaxing space. 
• Support your physical health by reducing allergens, bacteria and dust buildup. 
• Ensure your professional cleaners can focus on deep cleaning tasks, rather than spending time catching up on surface messes you could easily manage. 

Maintaining your home in between cleaning services doesn’t have to be a chore. It’s all about simple, smart routines. 

Build Easy Daily & Weekly Cleaning Habits

The best way to keep your house clean in between cleaning service visits is to build sustainable habits. With a few minutes a day and a weekly touch-up, you’ll barely notice the effort, but you’ll definitely see the results. 

Try a Daily Cleaning Checklist

• Wipe down kitchen and bathroom counters. 
• Do a quick 5-minute vacuum or sweep in high-traffic areas. 
• Tidy up items that don’t belong (shoes, dishes, mail). 
• Empty trash cans if needed. 

Follow a Weekly Cleaning Checklist

• Dust surfaces and baseboards. 
• Vacuum rugs, carpets and furniture. 
• Mop hard floors. 
• Clean mirrors and bathroom fixtures. 

Using a weekly cleaning checklist and a daily cleaning checklist can keep you on track and ensure that nothing gets overlooked. Even setting aside 15 minutes a day can make a huge difference. 

Declutter to Make Cleaning Easier

Reducing clutter is the first step if you want to maintain a clean house with less effort. The fewer items you have, the easier it is to wipe, sweep or vacuum surfaces. Managing clutter can be hard. Try keeping a donation bin in your closet or garage to make it easy to purge unwanted things weekly, or stick to a “one in, one out” rule. When you bring something new home, let something else go. Your daily cleaning habits will take less time and feel less overwhelming when your home is decluttered. 

Tools & Products to Keep Handy Between Cleanings

Being prepared is half the battle. Keep a few basic cleaning tools and supplies within easy reach so you can handle messes before they get out of hand. Essentials to stock up on include disinfecting wipes, all-purpose spray, microfiber cloths, a broom and dustpan and a handheld or cordless vacuum. 

Quick Cleaning Hacks

• Grab a disinfecting wipe right after small spills to prevent sticky buildup. 
• Spray and wipe bathroom counters while your coffee brews in the morning. 
• Keep a small cleaning caddy under each sink to make touch-ups convenient. 

With the right tools on hand, you can easily keep your house clean in between cleaning service visits without much effort. 

Stay Clean Between Visits; The Maids Have the Rest Under Control!

By investing just a little time each day, you can enjoy the lasting benefits of a professionally cleaned home. Whether it’s a quick tidy-up before bed or following a weekly cleaning checklist, small steps greatly impact maintaining a clean home. 

Leave the deep cleaning to us. The Maids is here to handle the heavy lifting. Ready to schedule your next visit? Get a free estimate today and see why so many families trust us to keep their homes fresh, clean and healthy.