18 | Cleaning Schedule

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Cleaning Schedule"

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SEWT Team
September 07, 2025

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Understanding “cleaning schedules” is a helpful topic for you, an ESL learner, because it allows you to manage daily chores, share responsibilities, and keep living spaces tidy—whether at home, work, or in shared housing. Being able to talk about who cleans what, and when, helps avoid confusion and build good communication with roommates, coworkers, or family members. Today’s vocabulary will help you organize tasks clearly and use English confidently when talking about cleaning routines. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Chores (Noun): Regular tasks or small jobs, often related to cleaning or housework.

  2. Rotation (Noun): A system where tasks are done by different people at different times in a repeating order.

  3. Tidy up (Phrasal Verb): To clean or organize a space to make it neat.

  4. Checklist (Noun): A list of items or tasks to be completed, often used for organization.

  5. Supplies (Noun): Items needed to do a task—in this case, cleaning materials like sponges, soap, or sprays.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Chores

    • I do my chores every Saturday morning.

    • We divided the chores between the roommates.

    • Cleaning the bathroom is one of my least favorite chores.

  2. Rotation

    • We use a rotation to take turns vacuuming.

    • The cleaning rotation changes every week.

    • A fair rotation keeps things balanced.

  3. Tidy up 

    • I always tidy up the living room before guests arrive.

    • Please tidy up your desk before you leave.

    • She quickly tidied up the kitchen after dinner.

  4. Checklist

    • We made a checklist for weekly cleaning duties.

    • The checklist helps us remember every task.

    • I checked off everything on the checklist except mopping.

  5. Supplies

    • We keep all the cleaning supplies under the sink.

    • I bought new supplies like paper towels and disinfectant.

    • The office provides basic supplies for cleaning desks.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

A good cleaning schedule includes clear chores, the right supplies, and maybe even a checklist to stay on track. In shared spaces, it helps to use a rotation so everyone has a fair part. Even small tasks like taking time to tidy up daily can make a big difference in keeping your space clean and organized.