Cleaning your home is not everyone’s idea of fun. But it is something that all of us have to do. In the spring we have a yearly ritual called “spring cleaning” that I am sure everyone is really looking forward to! 😉 For some of us that still have snow - some of the outside stuff will still have to wait for a while!
We drive ourselves crazy and clean the entire house from top to bottom in one or two days. We clean things that we have ignored all year long.
It's a great idea to clean your house from top to bottom - but break it up over a few days or even a few weeks - so that you don't wear yourself out. You can also break down each room into it's own project.
Here are some quick ideas on some of the things that you can do >>>>>
In the Kitchen:
Wash all of the appliances. Both outside and inside.
- Refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, stove
- Wash the stove drip bowls in the dishwasher
Refrigerator
- Take down all of the magnets – throw out old ones that you really don’t need
- Remove all of the shelves in refrigerator and wash them
- Remove all of the bins in the refrigerator and wash them
- Defrost the freezer
- Put fresh baking soda in the freezer
- Clean under the refrigerator(throw out expired food)
Oven
- Clean your oven (self cleaning or with non-toxic oven cleaner)
- Rinse the oven thoroughly after it has been cleaned
Shelves / Counters
- Take everything off of your shelves and counters and wash them thoroughly
- Decide if you can part with a few of the things cluttering the counters
Backsplash
- Wipe down your backsplash all around the kitchen
Floor
- Wash your kitchen floor with a good de-greaser
Living Room
- Clean drapes and curtains
- Wash your blinds (this can be done in the bathtub)
- Shampoo your carpets
- Wash throw rugs or air them out …outside
- Vacuum the entire house….pull everything away from the wall….
- Vacuum your couches (pull out the cushions and clean underneath them)
- Use furniture polish for an extra shine on your furniture
- Dust ceiling fans, fixtures and lampshades
- Wax your floors
Dining Room
- Take all of your books & knick-knacks off of your hutch or bookshelf and dust each piece
- Dust the bookshelf / hutch
- Wash the chandelier (if the pieces come off they can be run through the dishwasher)
- Decide if you can part with some of the knick-knacks (clutter)
Bedroom
- Wash your mattress pad, blankets, quilts, pillows
- Turn over your mattress
- Dust ceiling fans & fixtures & lampshades
- Vacuum under the bed
Miscellaneous:
- Wash the windows throughout your entire house
- Clean attic & basement
- Scrub deck & patio
- Wash outdoor furniture
- Bring out your spring / summer clothes
- Clean out your car (move winter stuff to storage)
- Empty your garage - switch winter sports items for summer sports items
- Sweep out your garage
- Get rid of toys in the garage that youar kids have outgrown
- Dryer – check lint filter…..so it doesn’t cause a fire - vacuum behind the dryer
Less Clutter = Less Stress SM in your home, your business and your life
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