If you’re trying to keep your house clean and divide duties between family members, it’s safe to say not every chore needs to be done with the same frequency. Some things can be done less often, like scrubbing the floors. On the other hand, if you wait an entire month to clean the dirty dishes out of the sink, you’ll have quite the task ahead of you and probably a few bugs as well. But the things we do less frequently can easily be forgotten, which is why our monthly chore chart is super handy.
This monthly chore chart is simple to use. First, think about the household tasks that nag at you saying, “You’re gonna forget me!” Here are some suggestions: change the air filter, give the dog his flea meds, wipe down the baseboards, clean the fans and light fixtures, take out the trash. (Just kidding. We’re just checking to see if you’re still reading)
Then think of the chores that only need to be done two or three times a year like cleaning out the kids’ drawers, braving the grime under the refrigerator, or washing the windows and screens. Those don’t all need to be done in the same month. Spread them out over the year by assigning them to a specific month.
Each section of the sheet is a different month. So write your chores, circle the month, and check them off as you get them done. In January, if you know you have to switch out the batteries on your smoke detector around April, jot it down. No more awkward reminders on your phone or nagging thoughts when you see the light blinking.
We have a bunch of cute chore charts here that are simple to use. The only hard part left is figuring out which one deserves a spot on the fridge!
