Scheduling professional housekeeping services goes a long way toward keeping your home clean. However, unless your cleaning company is there every day, you'll need to do some daily tasks to maintain a comfortable house between visits. Here's how to manage these chores while getting the most out of professional housekeeping appointments.

How to Stay on Top of Housework Between Professional Cleanings

1. Set Up a System

Chores are easier when you have a routine in place. Start by listing the tasks you need to do daily and weekly, and assign them to specific days. For instance, you’ll probably need to wash dishes at least daily, and you may want to give the bathroom a once-over on Mondays and Thursdays, while Saturday is laundry day. 

Additionally, check that you have all the materials necessary to keep the home organized, such as bins, baskets, and drawer dividers. This way, there’s a set place for each of your belongings, and you don’t have to make decisions on the fly about where to put them. The fewer choices you have to make, the less effort it will take to clean.

2. Prioritize

Some areas of your home get dirty faster than others and have a bigger impact on your health and daily life. For example, your bathroom and kitchen need daily attention to prevent the accumulation of germs in these rooms. On the other hand, tasks like vacuuming can usually wait a week.

3. Pick Up Clutter

When your housekeeping provider visits, it’s most helpful and cost-effective to have them tackle more challenging chores like scrubbing and mopping. They can’t do these tasks if your belongings are in the way and will have to spend some of their limited time picking them up first. If you tidy up your own living spaces during the week, your housekeeper can handle the heavy-duty jobs you’d rather not do and get more done during their visit.

To schedule housekeeping services in the Washington, D.C., metro area, contact Nav-Ex Cleaning. Based in Gaithersburg, MD, this family-owned and -operated cleaning company belongs to the Association of Residential Cleaning Professionals (ARCP) and the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA®). These experienced housekeepers are available for regular visits on your schedule, whether that’s weekly, monthly, or anything in between. Call (301) 926-4216 to arrange for a cleaning, or visit their website to learn more about how they can keep your home spotless.