Spring Cleaning

Here it is, my master cleaning list for spring!

*Remember I use this list in conjunction with my regular weekly cleaning list.
You can find the weekly list by clicking here.

Just Washed:  Decorative Glass

KITCHEN
Clean out and organize every cabinet and drawer
Remove all decorative items from top of cabinets, clean and put back
Windex or wash all glassware
Wash all faux plants
Clean out fridge
Clean out oven/ stovetop
Clean out mircowave
Wipe down dishwasher
Take down and wash curtains
Clean windows and blinds
Wash rugs



LAUNDRY ROOM
Clean out and organize every cabinet and drawer
Remove all decorative items from top of cabinets, clean and put back
Windex or wash all glassware
Wash all faux plants
Wipe down appliances
Clean out lint trap (dryer vent & house vent)
Wash rugs
Clean out utility closet



LIVING/ DINING
Windex or wash all glassware
Take down and wash curtains
Clean windows and blinds
Wash all faux plants
Clean out and organize all cabinets, drawers and closets
Clean and organize all toy bins
Vacuum under and behind all furniture
Shampoo carpets



BEDROOMS
Windex or wash all glassware
Take down and wash curtains
Clean windows and blinds
Wash all faux plants
Clean out and organize all cabinets, drawers and closets
Clean and organize all toy bins (kid's rooms)
Vacuum under and behind all furniture
Shampoo carpets



BATHROOMS
Windex or wash all glassware
Take down and wash shower curtains
Wash all faux plants
Clean out and organize all cabinets, drawers and closets
Clean and organize all toy bins (kid's bath)
Wash rugs



OFFICE
Clean out file cabinet, organize files and shred unneeded papers
Clean computer of excess photos/ videos, move to external storage
Organize remaining computer files



MISCELLANEOUS
Donate or sell all unwanted/ unneeded items found when cleaning closets, cabinets and drawers.

Cleaning Faux Plants

Depending on the season, there are a couple of different ways to easily wash your faux plants.

When the weather is warm I take them outside and dunk them into a bucket of soapy water.  Rinse with the hose and let dry in the sun.

When the weather is cold I dunk them into the big master tub, filled with soapy water.  Once washed, drain the tub and rinse with clean water.  Let dry in the tub or spread out on towels.  If you use this method, you will need to clean your tub out afterward ;)

Weekly Cleaning

Good design starts with the basics, and what's more basic than a clean house?

I am one of those people who enjoys cleaning the house.  I set aside an entire day each week just to clean, it's like my meditation.  I enjoy the way the cleaning products smell as I'm using them and I looooove my house when everything is all done!  

Insider Secret:  Sometimes I hum the music from Cinderella while I scrub away :D :D :D  And my absolute favorite cleaning days are the spring/ fall days when the weather is nice.  I open every single window in the house and get to it!

Given my penchant for cleaning, and the fact that it's now spring, I thought I might share my spring cleaning chore list (.....which I actually already completed in January, because I just can't wait to get started, but that's another story.....)

Anyhow, I was sitting here typing away about my yearly cleaning when I realized a whole lot of things are missing from the list.  Not because I don't do them, but because they are already part of my weekly cleaning. 

 When I start spring (.....ahem, I mean New Year's cleaning.....)  I tackle one room each day and combine my weekly and yearly chores.  That way the weekly cleaning and the extra stuff all gets done at once.

Ok, ok and here is another secret: Just because I call it 'yearly' cleaning doesn't mean I wait and do it once a year.  If for example I think the pillows or rugs need cleaning then I wash them as needed.  Basically, spring/ new year cleaning to me is my chance to clean absolutely everything in the entire house all at once.  Cause, you know,  that kind of thing appeals to me :D :D :D

So without further delay, here is my weekly cleaning list (in the order I follow):

KITCHEN

Wipe down and clean out fridge

Wipe down appliances, clean out microwave and stove top. (I do this after every meal too, but hey.....)

Wipe down counters and kitchen table (and chairs cause you know, kids)

Empty/ load dishwasher, clean and sanitize sink (ok, yeah this is daily too)

MASTER BEDROOM

Change sheets and mattress pad.  I like to Febreeze everything cause it's so, so fresh ;)
I also start the laundry at this point, and keep it going throughout the day.

LIVING ROOM

Change the sheet on the couch, Febreeze the couch and pillows.  There's a sheet on the couch?  Yeah, kids, remember?  :D

KIDS BEDS

Change sheets and Febreeze

Ok, so I know that eventually I have to turn some of these weekly jobs over to them (you know, that whole teaching responsibility thing), but for now I change the sheets.  Baby Girl does make her own bed and they both pick up their toys/ laundry, clean up their dishes, etc :)

SWIFFER DUSTER

Dust the entire house and don't forget the ceiling fans.

I like Swiffer dusters the best because the hold the dust and I can throw it out.  This is awesome for my allergies!

WINDEX

I start in the kitchen with the sliding glass door and work my way through the house cleaning mirrors, table tops and anything finger-printy.  Don't forget the mirrors and counters in the bathrooms!

BATHROOMS

Scrub tubs, sinks and inside of toilets

(Put the Comet up high because the Little Man likes to help!)

LYSOL WIPE

I start at one end of the house and wipe down doorknobs, light switches, remotes, faucets, soap dispensers, keyboards and the outsides/ seats of the toilets.

VACUUM

Vacuum carpeting in entire house, clean and rinse filter/ container afterwards.

SWEEP & MOP

Sweep the non-carpeted floors, then mop

LAST LITTLE BITS

Empty all of the trash cans, put the rugs back when floors are dry, enjoy!


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Note of Interest:  I don't typically use PhotoShop on this blog, as I often post photos of items to be sold.  In those instances I always use raw images for item accuracy.  However since today's post is a fun and informative one, I thought why not?!  In case you are interested, these photos were edited using the dream filter and vignette border in white.

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Yearly list of cleaning chores will be coming soon, thanks for stopping by!

-Jennifer

© Jennifer Adams Flowers 2016