Cleaning use to be high on my priority list but that too is not the end all, be all. And if one burns candles be sure to clean where soot accumulates above the area. Spring cleaning was a necessity with wood stoves. I am glad I did the cleaning when I was young but I was taught that by my own mother as we did a thorough cleaning every Saturday finishing with scrubbing the kitchen floor Sat. And now that hubby is retired, more things & cleaning take a back seat cause we volunteer a lot, eat out more, bake much less, go out when we feel like it and visit friends and some days just rest. Now I clean this cluttered mess as it needs it, bathroom daily to weekly, (only one bathroom and 1/2 bath - easiest rooms to keep clean), have way too much accumulated stuff, papers, crafts, etc. I am nearly 70 and did the list, checked off things for years of spring cleaning even when I had 3 kids, sewed everything they wore, crafted, baked, made terrific meals, etc (the Miss Susy Homemaker or supermom) and then at near age 40 the Lord sent me a fourth child and a few years after that all the cleaning, sewing, and supermom went out the window. I live in an old farmhouse along a very busy dirty highway - pollution is horrid - outdoor chairs are black by end of summer - need to add patio cleaning to list. ***Read the introduction to this list, complete with some helpful tips, by clicking HERE.
Sort and clean any extra zones such as linen closets, utility closets and office spaces.Sort through and organize family photographs (digitally or into albums).Give front door a fresh coat of paint, if necessary. Let air dry thoroughly before putting back in place.
Wash lint trap with soap and water to remove filmy build-up from laundry soaps and dryer sheets.Donate or store toys that your children have grown too old for. Wash hard plastic children's toys with warm soapy water.Donate or recycle ones that no longer suit your families interests. Organize what is left in an attractive manner. Purge things that no longer suit your families interests. Sort through music and DVD collections.Dust any displayed china or serving dishes.Create a pretty spring vignette on table!.Wash floor registers and other vent covers.Clean and organize fridge and freezer.Remove elements and drip bowls, if applicable, wash and put back. For each cabinet or drawer: Remove items, wipe out drawer, place items back neatly.Click here for instructions on cleaning mini blinds. Discard expired medications and cosmetics. Freshen mattress by sprinkling with baking soda, letting sit briefly, and the vacuuming it up. Sort and put away anything that was under bed. For each drawer: remove items, wash drawer, place items back neatly.Store out of season items, donate unneeded items.
Sort items as you return them to the closet.
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(Also,this list is now available as a free printable! Find that by clicking here.) Don't be daunted by the size of this list, many of the jobs are small ones that will go by quickly, and you'll be so glad you took the time to do them! It is an opportunity to throw open the windows, let some fresh air in, and make our homes clean, happy and efficient spaces.
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