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A Simple Plan to Keep Your Home Spotless and Clutter Free |
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by lanne, May 9, 2008 |
It isn`t as hard as it may seem to some to have a home that is super clean and free of clutter. There is no need to be fanatical and clean from sun-up till sun-down every day. All it takes is a little bit of diligence and some good scheduling techniques. Some tasks do need to be done daily, but others can be done weekly, monthly, or even seasonally. Here is a plan that works. |
Daily tasks- Kitchen: Wipe down fridge front, stove top, table and counters. Load dish washer or wash dishes. Sweep and wipe up visible spots on flooring.
- Bathroom: Clear off counters of all necessary items after using them. Rinse any toothpaste from in sink. Tidy bath/shower items.
- Bedroom: Make beds, fluff pillows and straighten up dresser and bed-side table tops.
- Living room: Tidy up any clutter such as news papers or magazines. Straighten throw pillows. Pick up any visible debris from carpeting.
- Around the House: Do a general tidy-up. Sort, file, recycle or shred your mail right away so that it doesn`t accumulate.
Weekly tasks- Kitchen: Wipe down all surfaces including small appliances that are kept on counters. Wash out garbage cans and recycle bins. Sweep/Vacuum and mop floors.
- Bathroom: Empty garbage cans. Polish all glass and mirrors. Scrub shower, tub, and toilet. Replace towels. Sweep/vacuum and mop floor.
- Bedroom: Air out duvet if you have one. If you use a comforter, toss it in the dryer with a dryer sheet on cool for 10 minutes to freshen it up. Change and wash sheets. Dry dust dresser tops and side tables. Wipe window sills.
- Living room: Dust all electronics. Fluff / rotate couch cushions. Organize books/magazines. Dry dust surfaces below eye level. Vacuum.
- Around the House: Vacuum all stairs and wash entry-way throw rugs. Mope entry-way floors. Dust bannisters, light fixtures, knick-knacks, mirrors etc...
Monthly tasks- Kitchen: Was ventilation hood over stove with a de-greasing agent. Clean out fridge. Toss out any foods that are past their prime, and wash interior of fridge (don`t forget the meat and veggie drawers) with water and mild detergent.
- Bathroom: Scrub grout and wash baseboard. Tidy cupboards and medicine chests. Discard expired prescriptions.
- Bedroom: Wash and replace duvet cover. Polish mirrors and glass. Flip your mattress. Dust shelves. Vacuum closets and vents.
- Living room: Vacuum all upholstery and carpet. Clean out fireplace and wipe down screen.
- Around the House: Dust ceiling fans. Vacuum draperies, and blinds. Wipe down window sills, door ways, light switches, and baseboard. Dust house plants.
Seasonal tasks- Kitchen: Pull out fridge and wash floor underneath it. Vacuum fridge coils. Clean out the freezer compartment with water and a mild detergent. Clean oven. Pull out stove and wipe down the sides.. Vacuum back of stove and wash floor underneath it.
- Bathroom: Clean ventilation fans. Take down the grill, vacuum inside fan and wash grill before replacing it. Wash and re-hang curtains. Wash cloth shower curtains or replace plastic ones.
- Bedroom: Clean out closets and drawers and switch to clothing appropriate for the season. Get rid of anything you haven`t worn for a season or two. Change bedding for the new season. Wash, re-hang or replace curtains.
- Living room: Steam clean carpet. Clean upholstery. Take down wash and re-hang curtains.
- Around the House: Reseal grout in tiled areas if needed. Wax all wood. Wash walls, windows and window screens. Shampoo or send out area rugs to be professionally cleaned. Wipe tops of all doors where dust accumulates. Replace batteries in smoke detectors.
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