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Family Household Chores Checklist

Decide what day each member of the family (if old enough) will do what chore. For example, Mom puts dishes away on Monday, Sister on Tuesday, Dad on Wednesday, Brother on Thursday, etc.

Everyone should be responsible for their own rooms; if old enough, and if a room is shared – the responsibility is shared.

You can also sit down with a calendar for the weekly and monthly chores and assign them to family members. Keep the calendar where it is easily accessible or where it is easily visible.

The free family check list is available in Word format.

Download this Family Household Chores Checklist.

Daily
  • Make the beds
  • Clean up kids room and play area
  • Separate laundry, wash if necessary, put clothes away
  • Wash and load dishwasher
  • Wipe down kitchen counters, sink, appliances that were used
  • Wipe down bathroom counter, sink, spray and wipe tub
  • Empty trash where needed, i.e. kitchen, bathrooms, office
 
Weekly
  • Mop and wax floors
  • Dust and remove cobwebs
  • Vacuum floors throughout house
  • Vacuum furniture if necessary
  • Clean closets
  • Clean and wipe down appliances, including laundry room
  • Wash and change bedding
  • Sweep front porch, steps, walkway
  • Grocery shopping
  • Rinse garbage cans if necessary after trash day
 
Monthly
  • Clean inside of windows, window sills, and mirrors
  • Dust blinds and vacuum curtains
  • Wipe down baseboards and heater vents
  • Clean out and wipe down refrigerator
  • Wipe down walls where needed, typically bathrooms and kitchen
  • Wipe down, dust, and clean light fixtures
  • Clean garage
 
Laundry  
Monday Work clothes
Tuesday Whites and light colored clothing
Wednesday Jeans
Thursday Dark clothes
Friday Catch up day
Saturday Towels
Sunday Catch up day
   
Dishes Enter name of person responsible for this chore.
Monday  
Tuesday  
Wednesday  
Thursday  
Friday  
Saturday  
Sunday  
Created: 09 March 2011. Modified: 20 October 2011.

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