My Spring Cleaning List
Now look, I don’t promise to do all these things. However, it occurred to me as I contemplated giving my house a thorough cleaning tomorrow that it would go better if I had a kind of game plan–a list, if you will–of what I need to do. Some people would find this list annoying or bossy, but I like it. It makes me feel more organized and it keeps me from skipping things. Here it is:
My Spring Cleaning List
In Every Room:
- Sweep and mop all floors
Dust sides, tops, and inside of all furniture
Clean the trim around windows and doors
Dust lamps and lights
Dust all art
Water all plants
Generally pick up and de-clutter
Clean mirrors, windows, and paintings with glass fronts
Vacuum/beat all rugs
Take out trash
Write a list of things to sell
Write a list of things I need
In Specific Rooms:
- Scrub baseboards in hall and kitchen
Hang up clothes in bedroom
Organize bedroom closet and remove clothes I don’t like
Ditto bureau
Change sheets in bedroom
Tidy up books and magazines in office
Clean and organize pantry
Wipe down all kitchen cupboards
Clean outside of all kitchen appliances
Clean the trashcan (Yes! Even this has to be done sometimes.)
Organize under sink
Clean kitchen sink
Cat box
Vacuum leather furniture
Bleach and clean bathtub/shower
Toilets
De-chicken the guest room (i.e. remove the brooder, dust, sweep, etc.)
Organize guest room closet
Clean and bleach the entire guest room bathroom
Organize coat closet
Things I Can Skip:
- Blinds. I don’t wanna.
The stovetop in the kitchen. My husband’s turn.
The hood over the stove. Because, gross.
I don’t think I’m missing anything.
