How to Maintain a Clean Home Between Professional Cleanings

By Sierra Cleaning Services

Keeping your home clean and organized between professional cleanings doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you have kids, pets, a busy schedule, or all of the above, a few simple habits can help you enjoy a tidy, refreshed space every day.

Start by setting the foundation with a quality deep clean. A professionally cleaned home is easier to maintain, and it gives you a fresh slate to work from. At Sierra Cleaning Services, we recommend scheduling deep cleans seasonally or whenever life feels a little too chaotic.

Once your home is reset, the key is consistency. Doing a few small tasks each day—like wiping down counters after meals, making your bed in the morning, and doing a quick evening tidy-up—helps prevent messes from piling up. It’s less about perfection and more about keeping your home comfortable and manageable.

It also helps to develop a light weekly rhythm. For example, choose one day to vacuum, another to change the sheets, and maybe another to sort through mail or clutter. Breaking it up keeps things simple and less time-consuming. In homes with pets, running a vacuum or dry mop a few times a week can keep fur and dander under control, especially in high-traffic areas.

Air quality plays a big role in how “clean” a home feels. Opening windows when weather allows, diffusing essential oils, or running an air purifier with a HEPA filter can freshen up your space without heavy fragrances or chemicals.

One of our favorite tips is to keep cleaning supplies easily accessible in key areas of the house. Having an all-purpose spray and cloth under each bathroom sink or in the kitchen makes it easy to handle little messes on the spot. The easier it is to clean, the more likely you are to do it.

And finally, give yourself some grace. Life happens, and sometimes the dishes sit or the laundry piles up. That’s where we come in. When you’re ready for a refresh, Sierra Cleaning Services is here to do the heavy lifting with eco-friendly, reliable, and personalized cleanings that bring peace back to your space.

If you'd like to set up a recurring cleaning schedule or just need a fresh start, reach out—we’d love to help keep your Tahoe home sparkling all year long.