How often should you sweep the yard or patio?
Fortnightly. It goes on the list when you tell it there is a yard or a patio.
What it actually is, and what shifts it
Sweep towards the door and in short strokes, not long ones — a long stroke lifts the dust into the air and puts it back down behind you. Damp the worst of it first if it has been dry out there.
Put it on a list that reminds you
“Sweep the yard”, fortnightly. Tick it when it is done and the next date is counted from that day, not from when it was due.
Related chores
- How often should you change your bedsheets?fortnightly
- How often should you clean the microwave?fortnightly
- How often should you wash the pet bedding?fortnightly
- How often should you mow the lawn?fortnightly
Or make a cleaning schedule for your whole house — a few questions, no account.