LifeX provides cleaning services twice a month to help maintain the cleanliness of shared spaces. However, members are responsible for keeping the apartment clean and tidy between cleaning days.
Our housekeepers help maintain shared spaces, but they do not deep clean the home or clean private bedrooms and private bathrooms.
To help you keep your home in great condition, we've put together a guide covering members' responsibilities, housekeepers' tasks, and a suggested cleaning schedule.
📅 Where can I find my cleaning schedule?
You can find your cleaning schedule in the app under My Apartment → Apartment Specifications → Services.
🧽 Members' Responsibilities
Members are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the apartment between housekeeper visits. This includes cleaning up after yourself, keeping shared spaces tidy, and completing the tasks listed below.
If you live alone, you are fully responsible for cleaning your apartment between cleaning days.
🧴 Cleaning Supplies
We recommend purchasing cleaning supplies for everyday use so you and your flatmates can keep the apartment clean between visits.
🍽️ Kitchen
Daily
Wipe down countertops, the stove, and the wall behind the stove after cooking.
Clean up spills immediately to prevent stains or damage.
Load and unload the dishwasher, or wash your dishes after use.
Wipe the microwave after every use and clean it when necessary.
Check the oven after use and clean it if needed. Use baking paper to protect the oven trays.
Wipe the sink and remove food leftovers.
Keep your personal shelves clean.
Keep the fridge clean and remove food that has gone bad.
Weekly
Sweep and mop the kitchen floor.
Wipe down fridge and freezer shelves when necessary.
Wash kitchen towels and cloths when dirty.
Take out general waste, bio waste, and recycling to prevent bad smells and pests.
Monthly
Check that the dishwasher has rinse aid and salt, where applicable.
Descale the kettle using vinegar or a suitable descaling solution.
Check and clean kitchen appliances as needed.
🗑️ Trash and recycling
To make sure housekeepers can take out the rubbish on cleaning days:
Do not allow bins to overflow.
Only put items that fit inside the bins.
Use rubbish bags in all bins, including general waste, bio waste, and recycling bins.
Make sure new rubbish bags are available on cleaning days.
Separate waste according to your building's recycling instructions.
🚿 Bathrooms
Daily
Use a squeegee to remove excess water from the shower walls, glass, and floor after showering.
Hang the shower curtain properly to help prevent mould.
Remove hair from the shower drain after every use.
Wipe the sink after use.
Remove hair after shaving and dispose of it in the rubbish bin instead of flushing it down the drain.
Wipe mirrors and bathroom surfaces when needed.
Empty the dryer's water container and clean its filter, where applicable.
Weekly
Clean the shower drain filter.
Wash bathroom mats when needed.
Clean the toilet bowl, seat, and lid using a suitable cleaning product and toilet brush.
Clean tiles using a damp cloth and a mild bathroom cleaner.
Wipe down the shower head, taps, and bathtub to prevent limescale build-up.
Empty the dryer filter of fluff and water, where applicable.
🛋️ Common Areas
This includes the living room, dining room, kitchen, and shared bathrooms.
Daily
Clean up after yourself and put belongings away.
Keep shared spaces tidy and organised.
Wipe surfaces when needed.
Weekly
Dust and vacuum to remove dust and pet hair.
Sweep and mop floors.
Wipe down tables, shelves, and other frequently used surfaces.
Clear away clutter.
🛏️ Bedrooms
Members are fully responsible for cleaning their private bedrooms.
Daily
Open windows to air out the room and help prevent moisture build-up, where appropriate.
Keep the room tidy and ventilated.
Weekly
Dust and vacuum.
Sweep and mop floors, where applicable.
Change and wash bed linen and towels every 1–2 weeks. 🧺
🗓️ Cleaning Framework & Suggested Schedules
We understand that everyone has different routines. To make things easier, we recommend creating a shared cleaning schedule with your flatmates to distribute responsibilities fairly between housekeeper visits.
The following schedules are suggestions and can be adapted to your apartment's size and preferences. We recommend writing your schedule on the apartment's whiteboard so everyone knows when it's their turn. ✍️
🏠 3-Bedroom Apartment
Week 1: Housekeeper
Week 2: Room 1
Week 3: Housekeeper
Week 4: Room 2
Week 5: Housekeeper
Week 6: Room 3
🏠 4+ Bedroom Apartment
Split the cleaning responsibilities between two rooms at a time:
Week 1: Housekeeper
Week 2: Rooms 1 & 2
Week 3: Housekeeper
Week 4: Rooms 3 & 4
Week 5: Housekeeper
Week 6: Rooms 5 & 6, if applicable
💡 Remember: Everyone should clean up after themselves and contribute to the daily upkeep of shared spaces, regardless of whose turn it is.
🧹 Housekeepers' Regular Cleaning Tasks
Our housekeepers visit twice a month to clean shared spaces and help maintain a comfortable living environment.
🍽️ Kitchen
Clean the kitchen sink.
Clean all surfaces, including the stove, microwave, and oven.
Empty general waste and recycling bins, subject to the rubbish guidelines below.
Clean table surfaces.
Vacuum and mop the floor.
Dust surfaces.
🗑️ When will housekeepers take out the rubbish?
Housekeepers will take out rubbish when:
The bins are at least half full.
The rubbish fits inside the designated bins.
All rubbish is properly bagged, including general waste, bio waste, plastic, cardboard, and glass, as applicable.
New rubbish bags are available for replacing the used ones.
🚿 Bathrooms
Clean the toilet.
Clean the sink.
Clean the shower and bathtub, including doors and drains where applicable.
Clean all surfaces.
Empty the bin, subject to the rubbish guidelines.
Vacuum and mop the floor.
⚠️ Important: Please remove all personal belongings from showers, bathtubs, and basins before the cleaning visit.
Bathroom bins will only be emptied when they are at least half full, the rubbish is properly bagged, and replacement bags are available.
🛋️ Common Areas
Clean coffee tables, dining tables, window sills, shelves, and other surfaces.
Vacuum and mop floors.
Dust surfaces.
Please remember that regular cleaning services cover shared spaces only. Housekeepers do not clean private bedrooms or private bathrooms.
🧼 Monthly Cleaning & Longer-Term Checks
In addition to regular cleaning, housekeepers check certain areas and appliances monthly or less frequently. Depending on the service level and the condition of the items, they may clean them or report any issues.
🛋️ Common Areas
Remove cobwebs.
Clean walls where required.
🍽️ Kitchen
Check and clean the kitchen sink drain.
Check and clean the oven.
Check and clean the fridge drain.
Check and clean the microwave.
Check and clean the toaster.
Check and clean the dishwasher filter and seal.
Descale the kettle if citric acid is provided.
🚿 Bathrooms & Laundry Areas
Check the condition of the shower curtain.
Check the washing machine and dryer filters.
Check the ventilation.
Wash bath mats and hand towels, where applicable.
🧊 Fridge, Freezer & Cupboards
Fridges and freezers are not defrosted as part of these tasks.
Cleaning the inside of the fridge and cupboards is available upon request.
As many items as possible must be removed before cleaning.
Any food that has gone bad must be discarded before the cleaning visit.
Please note that these tasks may depend on the apartment's service level and specific needs.
✨ Deep Cleaning Services
LifeX can arrange deep cleaning of certain items upon request, depending on the conditions outlined in our dedicated deep cleaning guidelines.
You can find the conditions for Deep Cleaning.
Please make sure that the required cleaning products are provided before the service.
Depending on the apartment's needs, deep cleaning tasks may include:
🗄️ Cleaning the inside of kitchen cabinets and drawers.
🧊 Cleaning the fridge.
🗑️ Cleaning rubbish bins.
🍳 Cleaning extraction hood filters.
🪟 Wiping window frames.
🚪 Cleaning door frames and walls.
🌿 Cleaning balconies or terraces.
🪟 Washing curtains, generally twice a year. Contact the team to assess whether this is needed.
🛋️ Deep cleaning sofas, armchairs, and carpets, generally twice a year. Contact the team to assess whether this is needed.
🚿 Cleaning and descaling shower storage racks.
🛏️ Washing decorative pillows in the living room.
📦 Organising storage areas to keep them clean and tidy. This remains primarily the members' responsibility.
🧴 Cleaning the inside of bathroom cabinets.
💧 Descaling taps and shower heads.
⚠️ Please note: LifeX does not clean private bedrooms or private bathrooms, even upon request. Members are fully responsible for cleaning these areas.
💚 Final Notes
The key to maintaining a clean and comfortable home is consistency and teamwork.
A few simple habits can make a big difference:
🧽 Clean up after yourself.
🏡 Keep shared spaces tidy and organised.
📅 Follow the suggested cleaning schedule.
🧴 Make sure the necessary cleaning supplies are available.
🚿 Remove personal belongings from surfaces, showers, and basins before cleaning visits.
🗑️ Follow the rubbish and recycling guidelines.
By working together, we can keep our homes clean, cosy, and welcoming for everyone! ✨
🔎 Still need help? Contact LifeX Support via the app! 🛠️