Ahh, the air is crisp and the birds are singing outside. The sunlight is getting warmer, clothing is getting lighter, and nature comes out of it’s hibernation. What a great time of year…
If you’re planning on doing a good deep-clean on your home, here is a checklist and reminder list for you.
Kitchen
-Refrigerator, throw away outdated food, clean shelves and drawers, pull it out and get behind it, vacuum grill and coil
-Cabinets- take dishes and pans out, clean shelves and doors, reorganize to make best use of space
-Run the dishwasher empty, with vinegar or baking soda
-Deep-clean ovens and microwave
-Dust off pictures, paintings, shelving, decorations, ceiling fans
-Scrub and polish floors
-Wipe down walls with warm water
-Clean windows
-Clean out hood vent, wash filter
-Clean out freezer, discard unwanted items
Tip- Use newspaper instead of paper towels to wash windows- it reuses the newspaper and scrubs the windows more effectively
Laundry
-Clean behind washer and dryer
-Unattach dryer hose and clean lint from inside and around
Bathrooms
-Deep-scrub tubs and sinks
-Clean out drawers, re-organize
-Discard unused cosmetics and medications
-Clean around toilets
Throughout House
-Move furniture to clean behind and underneath, vacuum cushions
-Take rugs outside and beat dust out of them, then vacuum
-Take down paintings and pictures, clean them and behind them
-Wipe down walls with warm water
-Take down light fixtures and clean them
-Shake rugs
-Wash trash cans
-Clean behind and dust off electronic devices
-Check and replace light bulbs with energy efficient bulbs
-Wipe down plants with damp cloth
-Change batteries in smoke detectors
-Shampoo carpets and rugs/ polish hardwood
-Steam-clean upholstery
-Reseal grout
-Vacuum out vents
-Take books off shelves, clean shelves, wipe down books
-Polish wood furniture and banisters
-Strip and re-wax vinyl or linoleum floors
-Wash windows and screens
-Replace cold weather bedding, (wash and put away) for warm weather bedding
-Organize and clean out closets
-Take out warm-weather clothing, clean and store away
-Gather unwanted/unused toys and items to give to charity
-Clean and organize storage areas and attic
-Use WD-40 to lubricate door and window hinges
-Polish hardware on doors, windows and drawers
Outside
-Clean out gutters and window wells
-Aerate and fertilize lawns
-Turn soil in gardens
-Clean outdoor furniture
-Wash lighting fixtures
-Spray down outside of house and wash dirty areas with soapy water
-Scrub cement areas with thick outdoor broom and soapy water
-Wash patio and porch walls and ceilings
-Re-paint or stain wood decks and fences
-Check and replace hot tub and swimming pool filters
