Fillable Printable Cottage and Apartment Cleaning Schedule
Fillable Printable Cottage and Apartment Cleaning Schedule
                        Cottage and Apartment Cleaning Schedule

Cottage & Apartment Cleaning Schedule 
As roommates, you will need to agree upon a cleaning schedule to maintain your unit.  Below are sample 
cleaning schedules that may be used.  Your unit may design a similar schedule specific to your unit (for 
example, you may have 2 bathrooms, and assign them separately).  Please discuss and choose a system 
that works for all members of your unit.   
Sample 1: 
Each area below will be cleaned thoroughly, according to the Cottage & Apartment Cleanliness Standards, 
by the person assigned.  Assignments for cleaning areas will rotate each week.  Cleaning for your assigned 
area must be completed by ___________________.  
AREA  Week 1  Week 2  Week 3  Week 4  Week 5  Week 6  Week 7  Week 8 
Kitchen                 
Bathroom(s)                 
Dining Room                 
Living Area                 
Basement                 
Outdoors                  
Sample 2: 
Each responsibility listed below will be completed by the assigned person, according to the Cottage & 
Apartment Cleanliness Standards.  Responsibilities will rotate each week.  Each responsibility must be 
completed by ___________________________.  
Responsibility  Week 1  Week 2  Week 3  Week 4  Week 5  Week 6 
Wash all dishes 
Clean kitchen counters, floors & 
table 
Empty kitchen & bathroom trash 
& put gondola on curb Sun. 
night/take back Mon. afternoon 
Vacuum all carpets & dust living 
area 
Clean bathroom sink, tub, floor 
& toilet 
Sweep/clean basement and 
porch area(s) 
Other: 

Cottage & Apartment Cleanliness Standards 
Kitchen: 
o
Dishes shall be cleaned on a regular basis to avoid mold growth 
o
The fridge should be regularly cleared of expired food products 
o
  The garbage emptied weekly and put into the outdoor gondola 
o
Counter surfaces wiped down regularly and free from excessive crumbs 
o
oven and stove drip pans cleaned if spillage has occurred 
o
Floor should be regularly mopped to avoid dirt buildup 
Bedrooms: 
o
  Garbage and trash products should be contained within a receptacle 
o
Carpet should be regularly vacuumed; excessive floor debris should not be present 
Bathrooms: 
o
Garbage and trash products contained within a receptacle 
o
  Counter surfaces, toilet bowl, and sink should be wiped down regularly  
o
Shower should be cleaned and free from mildew buildup 
o
Floor should be regularly mopped to avoid dirt buildup 
Dining Room: 
o
  Dishes and excess food material brought to the kitchen daily 
o
Garbage and trash product contained within a receptacle 
o
Carpet should be regularly vacuumed; excessive floor debris should not be present 
Living Areas: 
o
Garbage and trash products contained within a receptacle 
o
Carpet regularly vacuumed; excessive floor debris should not be present 
o
Tables dusted regularly 
o
  Excessive personal items stored in bedroom 
Basement: 
o
  Floor swept or vacuumed 
o
Recycling, garbage and trash products within a receptacle 
Outside and around Cottage: 
o
The yard and surrounding area free from trash and debris 
o
  Personal belongings, other than those intended for outdoor recreational use, kept within 
the cottage. 
o
garbage contained within the provided gondola  
Updated January 2005 
            
    
