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Originally Posted by curt.clifton
Canonical GTD is very clear about not setting due dates for items that do not actually have to be done by a certain date. Based on your description, it sounds like your housekeeping task doesn't really need to be completed on Monday.
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I got focused on having a particular day for various housekeeping tasks so I can develop a routine for getting them done, even though in the long run it doesn't really matter when those tasks get done.
Omitting a due date does sound like a good idea. That could work; it would solve the problem of the task coming up again too soon, or getting all backed up, yet still stay in my face as something that needs to be done.
I have been setting up many artificial due dates, which doesn't really make me get the things done either, and doesn't help in prioritizing tasks.
It might be time to re-read the whole GTD book.