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This Chore Habit Is the Hack to Keeping My House Clean

This Chore Habit Is the Hack to Keeping My House Clean

Instagram content creator and founder of the popular Catholic lifestyle brand, West Coast Catholic, Mari Wagner is showing the world how to live a bold, attractive, and fulfilling Catholic life by being in the world but not of it.

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Tired of feeling like your days are consumed by an endless cycle of cooking and cleaning? SAME. No matter how many times I reworked our cleaning schedule, I couldn’t seem to find a system that stuck—until I discovered this simple, game-changing habit that made keeping up with chores feel almost effortless.  

As homemakers, we juggle so many responsibilities—whether it’s work, children, or both—on top of trying to keep our homes clean and welcoming. I used to feel like I was constantly thinking about cleaning, never really feeling “done.” That all changed when I realized the key wasn’t in finding more time, but in simplifying and structuring our routine in a way that worked for us.  

The 2-Chore Daily Hack  

Instead of attempting to clean everything all at once or creating an overwhelming to-do list, I finally found a system that worked. I call it the 2-Chore Hack:  

Step 1: Write It All Out  

First, make a list of all the chores that need to be done in your home. Break them into categories:  

  • Daily chores (ex: dishes, making the bed, tidying up)  
  • Weekly chores (ex: vacuuming, laundry, bathroom cleaning) 
  • Bi-weekly or monthly chores (ex: deep cleaning the fridge, organizing closets)  

Step 2: Assign Only Two Chores Per Day

Here’s the magic: Instead of trying to tackle everything at once and setting aside your whole saturday to clean, assign just two chores to each day of the week. That’s it!  It shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes total, if that, making it easy to commit to. 

For example:  

  • Monday: Laundry + Vacuuming  
  • Tuesday: Bathrooms + Dusting  
  • Wednesday: Mop Floors + Declutter  
  • Thursday:  Laundry + Wipe Down Appliances
  • Friday: Catch-Up Day (anything missed)  

By spreading out the work in small, manageable chunks, cleaning becomes something that blends into your daily rhythm rather than taking over your life.  

Why This Works  

  • It prevents burnout – No more marathon cleaning sessions!  
  • It makes cleaning a habit– Small, consistent actions make a big impact. 
  • It keeps your home clean effortlessly – Every area gets attention without feeling overwhelming.  
  • It frees up more time – So you can focus on what truly matters.

Want a Done-for-You Cleaning Schedule?

I created a free cleaning guide with the comprehensive weekly cleaning schedule we use to help us reclaim our time and keep our home tidy with ease. Say goodbye to the stress of constant cleaning and hello to a peaceful, well-maintained home. 

** and if you’re looking for non-toxic cleaning solutions I also have them all linked in the guide mentioned above!!

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A devoted Catholic, who is passionate about inspiring women to live vibrant and purposeful christ-centered lives through faith-filled marriages, beautiful homes and natural wellness.

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