Deep cleaning checklist: how often to clean the oven, windows and mattress
Deep cleaning every few months is enough, but without a plan you end up asking "when did I last do that?" until a year has gone by. Use the intervals below as a starting point and record the date you last did each one, and you'll always know what's due.
How often to deep clean
Common household intervals. Shorten them if you cook a lot or have pets.
| Task | How often |
|---|---|
| Range hood filter | Every month |
| Oven | Every 3 months |
| Windows (inside) | Every 3 months |
| Toothbrushes | Every 3 months |
| Curtains | Every 6 months |
| Flip or rotate the mattress | Every 6 months |
| Defrost and sort the freezer | Every 6 months |
| Behind the fridge and washer | Every 12 months |
How to remember
A frequent request in cleaning app reviews is a list for things done once or twice a year or seasonally. Keeping deep cleans separate stops your daily list from growing.
- 1. Give each task an interval: 1, 3, 6 or 12 months
- 2. Record the date when you do it
- 3. Flag only the tasks whose interval has passed
- 4. Do one at a time, 15 minutes on a weekend
In Zestday
Zestday's Every few months list comes with the oven, windows, toothbrushes, curtains, mattress, freezer and behind the appliances. Set an interval for each, tap to log it as done today, and see how many days it has been and what's due.
FAQ
- How often should you clean your oven?
- About every three months, or sooner if it smells of grease or smokes when you heat it.
- How often should curtains be washed?
- Every six months is typical. Curtains near the kitchen benefit from more frequent washing.
- Why rotate a mattress?
- To prevent uneven sagging. Rotate head to foot every six months, or flip it if it is double-sided.
- Should deep cleaning be part of my daily routine?
- Adding it makes the daily list long and tiring. A separate every-few-months list lasts longer.
When did you last clean the oven?
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