How often should you clean each room?
| Task | How often |
|---|---|
| Dishes, benchtops, bins, quick tidy | Daily |
| Kitchen sink, stovetop, toilets, bathroom surfaces | Weekly |
| Vacuum and mop floors | Weekly (busy areas), fortnightly (others) |
| Change bed sheets and towels | Weekly to fortnightly |
| Dust surfaces, switches and handles | Every one to two weeks |
| Shower, tiles and grout scrub | Every one to two weeks |
| Fridge shelves and microwave | Monthly |
| Oven interior and rangehood | Every three to six months |
| Windows, tracks and curtains | Every three to six months |
| Mattress, carpets and upholstery | Every six to twelve months |
| Full deep clean of the home | Once or twice a year |
What should be cleaned daily?
- Wash or load dishes and wipe benchtops
- Empty full bins
- Wipe the bathroom basin and shower after use
- Pick up clutter from floors and surfaces
- Sweep spills in the kitchen and entry
What should be cleaned weekly?
- Vacuum and mop all floors, or the high-traffic ones
- Clean toilets, basins, showers and mirrors
- Wipe the kitchen sink, stovetop and appliance fronts
- Wash towels and tea towels
- Change bed sheets if you prefer a weekly routine
What should be cleaned monthly?
- Wipe inside the fridge and microwave
- Dust skirting boards, door frames and light fittings
- Clean the washing machine drum and dryer filter
- Wipe cupboard fronts and door handles
- Scrub grout and clean the extractor fan cover
What should be cleaned once or twice a year?
- Interior oven, racks and rangehood filter
- Windows, tracks and blinds
- Carpets, rugs and upholstery
- Mattress and pillows
- Cabinet interiors, wardrobes and storage areas
- Limescale and grout in all bathrooms
These are the jobs a professional deep clean covers in one visit. See more in the guide to deep clean vs regular clean.
What affects how often you need to clean?
- Household size. More people means more mess, dishes and laundry.
- Pets. Hair, dander and paw marks mean more vacuuming and mopping.
- Children. Spills, toys and sticky surfaces mean more wiping.
- Allergies. Dust-prone homes benefit from more frequent dusting and vacuuming.
- Cooking habits. Heavy cooking means more kitchen and rangehood cleaning.
- Damp weather. Bathrooms and windows may need more attention over winter.
Weekly vs fortnightly vs monthly: which suits you?
| Frequency | Best for | PureNest discount (Standard Clean) |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | Families, pets, busy households | 15% |
| Fortnightly | Most homes, a steady routine | 10% |
| Monthly | Smaller homes or a lighter touch | Standard rate |
How much does regular cleaning cost in Auckland?
PureNest standard cleans start from $224.25 incl. GST for a studio, $304.75 for a 1 bedroom and $402.50 for a 2 bedroom (2026 rates). Deep cleans start from $345.00 incl. GST for a studio. A fixed written quote follows a free on-site inspection.
Want a routine that runs itself? Request a free inspection, or see regular house cleaning and the 2026 rate card.
Related reading: Deep clean vs regular clean, How much does house cleaning cost in Auckland? and How to prepare for a house cleaner.