Most people think of tidiness only in springtime when the weather gets warm, and they feel a newness around them. The truth is, cleanliness needs to be taken care of with a daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal checklist. We’ve given you ours below but feel free to tweak the list with what fits you or your cleaning lady.
Everyday:
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wipe down countertops
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wipe down the kitchen sink (dishes must be washed first)
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sweep the floors
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take out the trash
Once a week:
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wipe down appliances
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scrub the bathroom
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clean the mirrors
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dust the furniture and shelving
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change the bed linen
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vacuum carpets
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mop the floors
Once a month:
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clean out microwave and oven
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clean out kitchen and bathroom cabinets
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wipe down the inside of the medicine cabinets
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scrub the tile grouts
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wipe down doorknobs, switch plates, and lamps
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vacuum the baseboards and heating/cooling vents
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disinfect the garbage cans
Once a season:
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clean out pantry (check for expired items)
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air out rooms and drapes
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clean throw pillows and blankets
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sort through closets to clean/ repair/ donate items
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clean and check the fridge (check for expired items)
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wash duvet covers and blankets
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wash the windows
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clean the fireplace
