Well the number one project on my mind, well the one of the top of the list is Spring Cleaning my home this up coming Saturday! It's been a crazy month of April, and May or June aren't slowing down much, so this weekend is going to be a very needed clean. I don't believe in going into any project with out a plan, at least a brainstormed one in your mind, so for my cleaning day I've found this wonderful check list from the blog Imperfect Homemaking. She has some dog gone amazing house keeping tips/blogging tips/life tips and so on. I love this list and I think it covers all the bases, obviously you have to adjust some of the lists to your own home, but it works well for my house. A link to a printable, checkable list she provided as well is right here...
Spring Cleaning is one of the best cleansing tools for the soul in my book. It can refresh you, and your home for the summer days ahead. I know I can't wait to get a scrubin' and dubbin' on some dirt and finally give my inner OCD a day of rest.
Here's a little peek at her list so you too to get you interested:
Happy Cleanin' Yall!
BEDROOMS
- Open windows
- Dust furniture.
- For each drawer: remove items, wash drawer, place items back neatly. Donate Items you no longer need.
- Remove everything from closets. Sweep and wash closet floor. Put everything back neatly. Donate items you no longer need. Try not to store things on closet floor.
- Move Bed. Sort and put away anything that was under bed. Sweep or vacuum under bed. Try not to store things under bed.
- Put bed back. Freshen mattress by sprinkling with baking soda, letting sit briefly, and the vacuuming it up.
- Launder bedding and curtains. Wash pillows and duvet in hot water. Air out mattress pad, if you have one.
- Dust lights. Clean lamp shades.
- Wash windows and window sills. Take out and wash window screens.
- Wash switch plates. Wash walls and trim as needed.
- Wash mirrors or dust art.
- Wash doors and doorknobs.
- Wash floor registers and other vent covers.
- Sweep and wash floor or vacuum.
BATHROOMS
- Open windows
- Empty all cabinets and vanity. Wash inside, replace items neatly. Discard expired medications and cosmetics.
- Wash outside of cabinets and vanities
- Clean tub. Wax if necessary. Clean drain.
- Clean toilet, inside and out. Remove seat and clean around seat bolts.
- Clean sink and drain.
- Shine faucets.
- Clean mirror and frame .
- Dust light fixtures.
- Wash windows and window sills. Take out and wash window screens.
- Wash switch plates. wash walls and trim. Wash doors and door knobs.
- Wash floor registers and other vent covers.
- Sweep and wash floors.
- Reseal grout lines if necessary.
KITCHEN
- Open windows.
- Remove and clean window coverings. Click here for instructions on cleaning mini blinds.
- For each cabinet or drawer: Remove items, wipe out drawer, place items back neatly. Donate unneeded items.
- Wash and sanitize cutting boards
- Sharpen knives
- Wash cabinet doors and knobs
- Clean and organize pantry. Check food expiry dates.
- Clean oven.
- Clean stove top. Remove elements and drip bowls, if applicable, wash and put back.
- Clean and organize fridge and freezer. Defrost freezer, if necessary. Check food expiry dates.
- Clean under fridge and stove.
- Vacuum refrigerator coils.
- Clean microwave.
- Clean crumbs out of toaster.
- Clean and descale kettle.
- Wipe down any other counter appliances
- wash counters and back splash.
- Wash and shine sink. Shine faucet. Clean drain.
- Clean Dishwasher
- Dust light fixtures.
- Wash windows and window sills. Remove window screens and wash.
- Wash switch plates.
- Wash walls and trim as needed.
- Wash doors and door knobs.
- Wash floor registers and other vent covers
- Sweep and wash floor.
- Reseal grout lines, if necessary.
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