Items In Your Home You Should Be Cleaning Every Single Month

9. Ceiling Fans

This is one of my least favorite chores, but you should dust and wipe down ceiling fan blades at least once a month. The dust that builds up there is super, super gross!

10. Windows

I end up having to clean our windows more than once a month as our dogs like to slobber all over the ones at their eye-level. In any case, clean your windows once a month to keep them looking clear and shiny.

11. Furnace Filters

To ensure you’re maintaining your furnace and breathing in clean air, check your furnace filters at least once a month and replace as needed.

12. Makeup Brushes

Now, the regularity with which you clean your makeup brushes will depend on how often you wear makeup. But because germs and bacteria build on makeup brushes so easily, you should be thoroughly washing them at least once a month to keep that bacteria away from your face.

13. Kitchen Cabinets

Over time, kitchen cabinets become coated in grease, grime, dust, and food splatters. Give them a wipe down at least once a month to prevent that buildup from getting too unmanageable!

14. Grout

Cleaning the grout between your tile at least once a month will prevent it from becoming irreversibly stained.

15. Porches and Decks

Again, the frequency with which you sweep off your porches and decks will depend on where you live, but it’s good to get rid of those leaves, cobwebs, and other debris at least once a month.

16. Small Appliances

Don’t forget to wipe down small appliances like your kettle, coffee maker, stand mixer, blender, and toaster, too!

Cleaning can seem like a daunting task, especially if you’re super busy or have a large home. However, keeping up with this list of chores once a month helps keep the jobs from piling into one extremely overwhelming deep clean. Good luck!