Household Chores Checklist
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Introduction
Share the jobs that keep your home running: dishes, laundry, bins, floors and supplies. Agree who will do each one, then use the list to see what is still left.
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- Agree who handles each chore this weekAssign each job to someone who accepts it. Remove jobs that do not apply, and adjust the workload to people's available time and ability.
- Wash the dishes and clear the sinkInclude loading or unloading the dishwasher if you use one.
- Wipe the kitchen worktops and eating table
- Empty full bins and put out the collectionCheck the local collection day; separate recycling according to local rules.
- Put shared-space belongings back where they belong
- Wash the next laundry loadCheck garment care labels and sort the load as needed.
- Dry the washed laundry
- Fold and put away clean laundry
- Change the bed linen that is due
- Clean the bathroom sink and toiletUse the appropriate products according to their labels. Never mix cleaning products.
- Vacuum or sweep the floors that need it
- Mop suitable hard floorsFollow the floor manufacturer's care instructions.
- Check household supplies and add shortages to the shopping listCheck essentials such as toilet paper, bin liners and laundry detergent before buying more.
- Agree the next step for unfinished choresMove unfinished jobs to a realistic date or agree a different owner. Do not mark them finished just to clear the list.
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Divide the chores
Start with the jobs your household needs this week. Remove anything that is not due, and agree who will handle the rest. Check that the workload fits each person's available time.
For a small home, one floor-cleaning task may be enough. If different people clean different rooms, duplicate the task and add a room name.
Pick up unfinished work
At the end of the week, check what is left. Give it a new date or agree a different owner. Keep detailed cleaning instructions in the Cleaning Checklist so this shared list stays easy to scan.
Who it's for
Housemates, couples and families sharing the practical work of running a home.
How to use
- Save a Checklist for the current week or a Template for reuse.
- Remove irrelevant chores and duplicate room-specific jobs if useful.
- Agree owners and set due dates using the saved checklist's controls.
- Check off work when it is finished.
- Reassign or reschedule unfinished chores before starting the next week.
Household Chores Checklist Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from a cleaning checklist?
It covers household jobs beyond cleaning, including laundry, bins and supplies. Use the cleaning checklists when you need more detailed instructions for a room.
How do we divide the jobs?
Agree the responsibilities together, then assign tasks in the saved checklist. If you live alone, skip assignment and use the list to keep track of what is done.
Can I reuse it next week?
Save a Template if you want to start a fresh checklist each week. Adjust the jobs and timing to your home.