Routine guide

Deep Clean Cycle

A rotating deep clean routine so you slowly cover the whole home over a month or quarter.

Instead of trying to deep clean the whole house in a weekend, this routine spreads the load across a simple repeating cycle.

When to use this routine

Use this routine alongside your regular weekly reset if you want your home to feel freshly maintained.

Steps in this routine

  1. 1.

    Week 1 – Kitchen focus

    Choose a few deeper tasks such as oven, fridge or cupboards and complete them this week.

  2. 2.

    Week 2 – Bathrooms

    Deep clean showers, baths, grout and under-sink storage.

  3. 3.

    Week 3 – Bedrooms

    Dust high surfaces, clean under beds and refresh wardrobes.

  4. 4.

    Week 4 – Living areas and hallway

    Clean skirting boards, behind furniture and any forgotten corners.

Tips for running this routine

FAQ

How often should I run a deep clean cycle?

Many people run it every 1–3 months. Choose a cadence that matches your space and energy.

Use this routine in RoutineHQ

Save this template as a reusable routine, tweak the steps and run it in Run Mode whenever you need it.

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