If you are a parent, you will probably like to experiment with some type of chore chart along the way. If you are looking for ideas, just download and customize this printable chore chart to help your kids know what is expected of them during the week. You might also want to try out our chore schedule template.
Chore chart excel sheet
This printable chore chart can either be used as a chore checklist and schedule for one child, or you can write the names of the children in the blanks page to keep track of who is doing what chore each day.
The chore chart includes a section for noting down what chores are expected to be done every day. It also includes a weekly schedule section where you can make notes of important events going on during the week.
Importance of Chore Chart
More than keeping the house clean and organized, household chores are a great way to promote order and discipline at home. This can be a great bonding for the entire family — with parents and children both having cleaning responsibilities to fill on a daily, weekly, monthly or even yearly basis.
But before you can keep your living space in perfect order, you will need a master house chores list to split the tasks evenly. Who gets to clean the living room table? Who is responsible for washing the dishes? How often should floor be mopped?
Once you’ve answered these questions, you and your children can now begin sticking to a regular routine to keep the home clean, organize and dirt-free all the time.
In this guide, we will teach you everything you need to know about creating the ultimate household chore list for you and your family.
DAILY CHORES
To give you a good idea what to put in the list, here are a few examples of daily chores:
- Sweeping and mopping floor
- Vacuuming rugs and carpet
- Washing dishes and kitchen
- Cleaning the kitchen area
- Feeding pets and cleaning litter boxes
- laundry washing
- Preparing and cooking meals at home
- Cleaning bathrooms
- Dusting and wiping home furniture and fixtures
- Taking out the trash
WEEKLY CHORES
For tasks that can be done at least once or twice a week, list them all to be done and place them under this weekly chores category. Here are a few good examples:
- Changing and washing bedding
- Deep cleaning floors and carpets
- Cleaning bathroom
- Deep cleaning clothes and other garments
- Replace rugs, towels and curtains
- Mowing the lawn and garden
- Washing car
MONTHLY CHORES
For heavy duty tasks such as home and furniture deep cleaning, list them under the monthly category:
- cleaning windows
- Deep cleaning kitchen appliances
- Defrosting the refrigerator
- Bathing and grooming pets
- Cleaning and replacing of air conditioner air filters
- Cleaning and changing window blinds
- Vacuuming furniture and curtains
YEARLY CHORES
Whether it’s your annual spring cleaning tradition or yearly maintenance, always include yearly tasks in your chore list:
- cleaning the carpets
- Organizing the attic and storage room
- Decluttering old items and fixtures
- Cleaning and organizing the garage
- Donating old clothes and shoes
- Pruning trees and shrubs
