Spring Cleaning

In an effort to jump start my spring cleaning and to get the house ready for my Mom's Easter visit, I compiled some tips from Housekeeping.About.com

Daily Chores

1. Clean Dishes
2. Wash Laundry
3. Tidy Up
4. File Papers/Mail
5. Clean Out Car
   
6. Brush Dog
   

Weekly Chores

1. Wash/Vacuum Car
2. Change Cat Boxes
3. Scrub Pet Water/Food Bowls
   
4. Sweep Entries, Basement, Garage, Patio
5. Organize Books and Magazines
6. Clean Bathrooms
7. Change Linens in All Rooms
8. Clean Sinks (flush with baking soda and vinegar to unclog)
   
9. Wipe Down Kitchen Appliances
10. Microwave (inside/out)
11. Spot Clean Walls
12. Clean Leftovers/Expireds from Fridge
13. Gather/Take Out Trash
14. Vacuum
15. Dust
16. Mop
    
17. Bathe Cats and Dog
18. Trim Dogs Nails and Clean Out Ears
    

Monthly Chores

1. Check and Clean Bike
   
2. Wax Car
3. Dust Ceiling Fans
4. Clean Light Fixtures
5. Dust Air Vents
6. Clean Walls
7. Clean Window Treatments
8. Dust Intensively
9. Vacuum Inside Furniture
10. Clean Windows
11. Spot Treat Carpet and Upholstery
12. Check Smoke Alarms
13. Change Filters
14. Deep Clean Appliances
15. Scrub Cat Boxes

Seasonal Chores

1. Steam Clean Carpets (every 4 months)
2. Steam Clean Car (every 4 months)
3. Groom Dog (every 3 months)
4. Clean Out Closets (clothes and storage every 6 months)
   

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