It may not be one of our favourite jobs around the house, but cleaning is an inevitable part of life – especially when you live in a home where you’re regularly doing some kind of building work.
And whilst I may not enjoy the actual task, I do love having a clean and tidy home.
With so much planned for this year (you can read about our slightly overambitious plans here) we’re going to have to be organised and stay on top of the more mundane day to day tasks.
So, to help us at least keep on track with our cleaning schedule we decided to create our own cleaning checklist.
We wanted to create a cleaning checklist that we could just grab at any time. A checklist where we could work our way around the house and tick boxes as we go, a list that would make it easy not to forget things.
So that’s exactly what we did!
Our cleaning checklist is a printable, portable and reusable pocket guide with a page for each room of the house. We’ve laminated and bound ours together so that we can tick off boxes and when we’ve done wipe it clean and reuse it again and again.
And, of course, we’re sharing our free cleaning checklist with you, too.
Even if you don’t clean your home or use this cleaning checklist on a daily basis (I won’t tell anyone if you don’t), you can still use it as a cleaning checklist for the week or month.
It gets even better, though!
You all love these checklists so much but lots of you want checklists that you can completely personalise, so that’s exactly what we’ve created for you, too!
These cleaning checklists include 100% customisable text where you can change every word to suit your home and schedule.
This download also includes a super practical one-page cleaning checklist so that you can plan your whole year at an easy glance!
Ultimate Customisable Cleaning Checklist
This is the only checklist that you need to keep your home clean!
Clean, tick, wipe, repeat! This cleaning checklist is completely customizable and you can adjust the cleaning tasks to suit your home!
We may not be able to help you clean your home, but hopefully, our cleaning checklist will make it easier to keep on top of your cleaning jobs!
This is what you will need to make your own cleaning checklists:
*This post contains affiliate links to the exact products we used to make this checklist. As always, we only recommend products we love and think that you will, too!
- Paper or card & printer (the card we used is 210g/m²)
- Laminator & pouches (this is the laminator
that we used)
- Craft knife or scissors
- Ribbon or cord
- Hole punch
- Whiteboard marker (this is the whiteboard marker
we have. It’s the same one we use for our DIY whiteboard calendar
This is how to make your own cleaning checklist:
01
Download & Print The Free Printable Cleaning Checklists
Pop your email address into the box above to get the free printable cleaning checklists sent straight to your inbox. Then print them onto thick paper or card. There are two sides to each sheet – the front side with the checklist and a colour-coordinated plain side for the back of each sheet.
(The backing side has a slightly larger pattern in case the paper doesn’t completely align when printing double-sided.)
02
Laminate The Cleaning Checklists
Next, it’s time to get laminating. Place each page between the sheets of the laminating pouch and push it through the laminator.
We bought our laminator specifically for this project and it worked amazingly well. This is the laminator
03
Cut Out The Cleaning Checklist Cards
When you’ve laminated all of your checklists, it’s time to cut them out. Using a craft knife (or some scissors) carefully cut out each page.
As mentioned before, the reverse side is slightly larger to allow for some tolerance when printing double-sided, so you will be cutting some of the reverse side away.
04
Assemble The Practical Cleaning Checklist Cards
When you’ve cut out all of your cleaning checklist pages it’s time to assemble the whole cleaning guide.
Punch a hole into the top left corner of one of the cleaning checklist room sheets – this will be your guide hole for all others.
Work page by page, place your guide page onto the next room page and align your punch so that you punch through the existing hole and create a new one in exactly the same position on the next page.
If you find that the pages slide around too much, you can secure them with a bulldog clip or two to make sure they don’t move.
When you’ve punched a hole into each page, it’s just a matter of stacking them and tying them all together with some ribbon or cord.
05
Clean, Tick, Wipe, Repeat
And there you have it – your own personal cleaning checklist.
Now all you have to do is fan open the pages and work your way down the list, ticking boxes as you go.
When you’ve finished all tasks you can wipe the guide clean with some tissue and start all over again.
Don’t forget that you can also get the customisable checklist, too! Just click on the link below to get the new-improved cleaning checklists!
Ultimate Customisable Cleaning Checklist
This is the only checklist that you need to keep your home clean!
Clean, tick, wipe, repeat!
This cleaning checklist is completely customizable and you can adjust the cleaning tasks to suit your home!
How do you keep on top of your day-to-day tasks? Do you find it easy to stay organised or does chaos have a way of taking over? Do you have a cleaning schedule?
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Lauren says
Thank you
Christine says
You’re very welcome, Lauren!
Cx
Ash says
You need to update this bc it isn’t free.
Christine says
It is free, Ash! You just have to enter your email address and it gets sent straight to your inbox.
Cx
Amanda says
The links to download these from the email aren’t working. Is there another way to download the freebies?
Christine says
Sorry, you’re having problems, Amanda. I’ve checked with our email service provider and it’s showing that you’ve received the emails but haven’t opened or clicked on them. Could you please check in your spam, as I assume they may have landed there?
Let me know if you’re still having problems and I’ll send them to you by email.
Cx
Shannon says
I think you’re fabulous! I got the printable in my email almost immediately. I think I am going to go ahead and get the full ale PDF though as I want to be able to personalize it….but with that being said, out of ALL the chores lists that I have looked at yours is by far the best and most thorough!!! Thank you for all that you do!!!
Christine says
Aww, thank you so much, Shannon! What a lovely thing to say! I’m so glad to hear that you like the cleaning checklist and hope you find it helps in keeping your home clean. We still use ours all of the time and it works really well for us.
Cx
Sara M says
I’m super frustrated reading through the comments, and relating all too well. I did enter my email, the email link send me right back to her home page.
I’m good on the runaround, just honestly seems like she just wants your email but doesn’t follow through with releasing the correct link.
Christine says
Sorry to hear you are having problems, Sarah. The checklist has been downloaded tens of thousands of times and there are only rarely problems. I’ve checked with my email provider and you have definitely received the email with the cleaning checklist, however, you’ve just not opened it. You are obviously welcome to unsubscribe from any emails you receive from us at any time and your email address will then automatically be deleted. We have to do it this way, as we’ve had too many problems with people stealing, pinning and reproducing the printable. Please check your emails as the printable should be in your inbox.
Cx
Sharyn Edmiston says
I am looking for the new PDF where can I purchase?
Christine says
You can find it here: https://www.littlehouseonthecorner.com/shop-cleaning-checklist/ Let me know if you have any other questions!
Will get this post updated asap (just haven’t got round to it yet!)
Cx
Madison says
I am also still having trouble. there is now download here button for me either. Any chance you can provide the link to it directly in your response. Sorry I have tried everything but it does not have a button.
Christine says
There’s a huge box under the list of supplies where it says “Download your free Cleaning Checklist”. Just pop in your email address and it’ll get sent straight to you inbox.
Hope that helps!
Cx
Christine says
Yes, it’s still free and always will be! I’m not sure which download section you’re referring to, Brandy, but just click on the big “download here” button in the supplies list and the free PDF should open in a new window.
Do let me know if you’re having any more problems and I’ll be happy to help!
Cx
Christine says
The link works fine, Jessica. You probably tried a direct link to the printable from somewhere like Pinterest which isn’t something we allow and doesn’t comply with our terms and conditions. I should say, that we’re more than happy for people to pin to things from our blog just not directly to the downloadable PDFs. If you click on the link in our post however you will be able to download the printable without any problems.
Cx
Markita says
Is there a way to get the printables? They aren’t available.
Christine says
There’s a big red button in the middle of the post. If you click on it the printable will download.
Cx
Samantha Anderson says
There is no link at all for this dowload. I have been trying to find one for 40 minutes. Have checked my download files in case of automatic downlad and nothing. Would like to have it but no download link
Christine says
I’m sorry you’re having problems, Samantha. In the article, there’s a section with a list of the tools and supplies you’ll need to make the cleaning checklist. There’s a huge red button there where it says “click here to download the cleaning checklist”. Just click on that button and it’ll download.
Hope that helps!
Cx
Christine says
I’ve temporarily taken down the printable which is why it’s not working at the moment. I’m happy to share free printables and my only rules are that they’re not sold or used commercially and that they’re not linked to directly. Sadly, I’ve seen so many cases of this happening which is why I have taken down the printable. :(
I will upload it again with some adjustments that will hopefully help.
Cx
Christine says
Thanks, Brittny! I’m sorry to hear that you’re having problems downloading the file. I’m not sure what the problem is as it seems to be working fine at my end.
If it’s any help, the file is a PDF that opens in a new tab.
Hope that helps!
Cx
Muhsina says
Hi. Love this. But I cant seem to find the download link on my side. Is there something im missing. I have went to other printables and same story. Please advise
Christine says
Thanks, Muhsina! In all posts, there’s usually a “This is what you’ll need” section where everything you’ll need to make the printable is listed.
It’s the same in this post where it says “Cleaning checklist printable (you can download it for free here)”
Hope that helps!
Cx
lucy says
please tell me where the link is to download?
the green ‘download here’ takes me to some random scrapbook site which isnt very helpful
I’m sorry i cant find it!
Christine says
Sorry, Lucy – I’m a bit confused. Which green “download here” do you mean?
Cx
Leci says
Is there any way to purchase this completed? Printed, laminated, hole punched, and together.
Christine says
Sorry, it’s only available as a download. It’s really easy and quick to make yourself, though!
cx
Rhonda says
I am trying to edit a few things and Adobe is asking me for the document permission password to remove the restorations. Can you help
Christine says
We don’t allow our printables to be changed which is why they can’t be edited. Sorry, Rhonda!
Cx
Charlotte says
hey. i like your checklists. i was wondering if you do a complete empty one. im thinking of using it for work. as im a cleaner. i would find it most helpful.
Christine says
Thank you, Charlotte! There are two blank ones included!
Cx
Christine says
It’s still there, Natalie. Not sure why you’re not seeing it but just in case here it is again – Clean It Checklist.
Cx
Gloria says
I am seeing this on my phone, so I must wait till I get to my laptop to download and print. This is a wonderful idea. My son and daughter in-law are buying a house and my husband and I are moving in with them. I’m really wanting to start out fresh when cleaning. I think I will use the blank one for the garage. To keep things put away and organized. I liked someone’s suggestion about adding things up high (ceiling fans, etc) and down low. Thank you for doing all this work and sharing. Very nice.
Christine says
You’re welcome, Gloria! Good luck with your move & happy cleaning in your new home!
Cx
Gilda says
Hi Christine, loved the pdf specially the colors, and already downloaded them, no problem. They will work wonderfully for my daughter who is always asking what should she clean. A little request, is there any way you can make the blank one editable so it can look as good as the other ones? Ah, found you through Pinterest.
Thank you so much.
Christine says
Thank you, Gilda! Glad you like them. I’d be happy to make the blank one editable – I just don’t know how! I’ll have a look into it, though!
Cx
Nora says
Awesome idea! Maybe I can finally get my whole team on board with what needs to be done in the house (I’m disabled, wheelie, have household help, but they’re never on the same page as I am!). Just out of curiosity and OCD, what fonts are used? Wanting to make the blanks look the same as the rest. Ta!
Christine says
I love the idea of using the list to get everyone organised! I think that the font is Twentieth Century.
Cx
Nora says
Awesome, thank you! Going to annoy you with one more query, sorry: Did you draw the images yourself, or get them from somewhere? I want to add my atelier, balcony, and basement storage unit, and have no idea how to get cool pictures for those….
Christine says
No problem, Nora! I wish I knew a fab source for icons but I drew them myself.
Cx
Jenn says
Is there another way to down load the printables? My phone can’t process zip files and I don’t have a computer. I didn’t see a contact us button.
Christine says
There’s a contact button in the menu bar at the top. No problem though – I’ll email the printables over to you!
Cx
Rita Harris says
I finally got my cleaning list cut out and laminated. Love it.
Christine says
Yay! So glad you like it.
Cx
Christine says
It should download automatically so please check that it’s not already in your download folder. It works fine at our end and almost everyone who has problems getting it to download seems to be using an iPhone so maybe try a different browser (or system).
Let me know if you’re still having problems!
Cx
Shannon says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!! I have been looking for the perfect breakdown for daily, weekly, monthly to help keep things organized. Do you have a version that can be edited ??
Christine says
Glad you like it, Shannon! There are a couple of blank pages for you to personalise but other than that I’m afraid that you can’t edit the individual cleaning sheets.
Hope that helps!
Cx
Karen says
Hi
This looks perfect for what I need but sadly I can’t open the link properly :(
Karen
Christine says
Please check again, Karen. It’s a zip file that opens automatically and has possibly already saved to your download folder. Do let me know if you’re still having problems and I’ll email it over to you.
Cx
Karen says
Hello Christine, I can’t find it anywhere :( please could you email it to me? Thanks soo much this is just PERFECT xx
Tiana says
Very cool checklist. I don’t have a laminator so I used clear packing tape and cut the cards to size, and it works and wipes great. Thank you for these!
Christine says
That’s a great idea, Tiana! We bought the laminator just for this project (although we are in the process of creating a few more fun projects so we can use it again) and it was under £10 so we figured we could splurge. Love your idea, though – thanks for sharing!
Cx
Susie says
Sorry, missed the “e” at the end of the word “there”.
Susie says
I was wondering if ther was a way to download them & then edit them? I love your idea, I would like to list things high (ceiling fans, cabinets, etc) to low (floors). It’s just the idiosyncratic way I like to clean & maybe add 1 or 2 things that might be spacific to the layout of my home. ? I love the wipe able checklists to make sure I Don’t forget anything if I am rushing for some reason. Thank you for taking the time & effort to share these cleaning cards with us!
Christine says
There are a couple of blank pages for you to personalise but other than that I’m afraid that you can’t edit the individual cleaning sheets.
Glad you like them & hope that helps, Susie!
Cx
Kim says
Hi! I love this idea, but it keeps telling me the website cannot be reached whenever I try to click on the link. Can you please email me the file so I can use them! I have been struggling to find a cleaning routine to use in my house with my new baby and grad school! This seems doable! Thanks!
Christine says
Thanks, Kim! I’m not sure why you’re getting the error message. I assume it was just a glitch so could you please try to download them again (it’s a zip file that should open in a new window and be saved to your download folder).
Let me know if you’re still having problems and I’ll email them over to you.
Cx
Christine says
It’s a zip file with PDFs of cleaning lists in it so try unzipping it first. Hope that works for you!
Cx
Rita Harris says
I like these cards but I have tried all blue associated buttons to download and I get nothing. What is wrong?
Christine says
Please check your download folder, Rita. I think the files may have automatically downloaded. Let me know if you still have a problem and I’ll email them over to you.
Cx
Rita Harris says
Thank you for getting back to me. I haven’t got them in download. I would apprecieate getting them by e-mail.
Sincerely, Rita
Christine says
I keep getting error messages when I send you an email, Rita. Drop me an email at general at littlehouseonthecorner dot com and I’ll reply to it with the printables.
Cx
jill Shumway says
What font did you use? I would love to fill in the blank ones and I want them to all look the same. You did a great job.
Christine says
Thanks, Jill! The font we used is Twentieth Century (I think).
Cx
P says
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much. Cant wait to print, laminate and start using it,
Christine says
You’re welcome! Glad you like it.
Cx
Tammy says
Is there a way to edit these lists
Christine says
There’s one blank list that you can write your own items on. Other than that I’m afraid they can’t be edited.
Cx
Christine says
Please could you check in your download folder? I’m really not sure where the problem is and I’d obviously love to fix the problem.
Cx
Christy says
Love this idea but I cant get it download either.
Christine says
Sorry about that, Christy! If you could let me know what the problem is, I’ll try to fix it. It’s been downloaded thousands of times, so it only seems to occasionally be an issue – would still like to fix it, though!
Cx
Christy says
I found in my download files. When I click the link on your website and it show up on new window with blank window. I guess it automatically went to download which not saying anything about. Just let you know this situation. Thank you.
Christine says
Thanks for letting me know, Christy! Glad it worked in the end.
Cx
SuAnn says
I couldn’t get the list to download either. Maybe because I have a Mac?
Christine says
I don’t think that that should make a difference, SuAnn. Please give it another try and let me know if you’re still having problems. :)
Cx
Diane says
I love this!!! I have waited years for a system like this (but I have cleaned while I kept looking…) Thank you!!!
Christine says
Thank you, Diane! Glad we could help and thanks for the feedback!
Cx
Margie says
LOVE it!!! Gonna make it!! (and hopefully clean . . . it!) I’ve tried all kinds of cleaning schedules etc. They are too exhaustive and intimidating. Your idea is thorough yet concise and compact. The check boxes will be such an encouragement! Can not wait to make mine!!
Thank you so very much for sharing freely with us!!
Margie
Christine says
Thank you so much for your kind comment, Margie! It’s great to get feedback and I’m so happy to hear that you like our cleaning printable!
Cx
Gabby says
I can’t get the download link isn’t working?
Christine says
I’ve checked the links and it’s working fine at my end. Give it another try and let us know if you’re still having problems!
Cx
sabrina says
If you followed the link from Pinterest, click the bottom left that days open and it should download immediately.
julianna Adamkiewicz says
Dear Christine, Sounds like a brilliant idea! How much was the laminator out of interest? I would like to do a bit of private teaching so it may come in use for double or even triple purposes if I’m lucky! Like Christmas carol songs for everyone to have a copy of for instance, at a party xxx
Christine says
Thanks Julianna! There’s a link to the exact laminator we used in the list of supplies in the post. We got ours on amazon and it was about £13. We’re really happy with it – I should probably think up a few more projects I can use it for!
Cx
Janet Bowers says
This is an incredible idea to have a cleaning checklist! It is so easy to use it and is reusable, which makes it even better. I would love to have such. Thanks a lot for sharing!!
Christine says
Thanks Janet – glad you like it!
Cx
Trish says
A great idea but you’ve misspelt “vacuum” on most of the cards – some are correct, most say “vacumme” and I think there’s one “vacuume” in their too :)
Christine says
Ohh, typical. There was a lot of copy and pasting involved, so I guess I misspelt it once and it crept through. Thanks for letting me know and I’ve updated the printable!
Cx
Trish says
No worries and as usual it appears I was felled by Muphry’s law – “If you write anything criticizing editing or proofreading, there will be a fault of some kind in what you have written.” Haha!
Leigh Basilone says
What I really like about the back-and-forth here is that Trish used “Muphry’s” law (as opposed to Murphy’s law) and the proper way of spelling it is VACUUM. That’s all…I’m a teacher, so I HAD to rsvp…(sorry!)
Christine says
Haha, I know. Not sure what happened there. ;)
Cx
Tiegan Glass says
Haha, I’m reading this months late Leigh Basilone, but you can’t RSVP as that stands for the French “répondez, s’il vous plaît” meaning “please reply”, so you have basically said “I’m a teacher so I HAD to please reply” haha lol, sorry just had to point that out there.
RITZI says
SHE ALSO SAID ONE IN THEIR TOO….I’m SURE SHE MEANT IN THERE….LOL BUT WE SHOULD BE CLEANING THE HOUSE NOT SOMEONE’S SPELLING……