Despite the recent (and forecasted) snow, spring weather is just around the corner. We don’t know about you, but here we are getting anxious to open the windows and let in the fresh air. Although we clean, there are places that are difficult to see in the dead of winter.
To start fresh, follow this thirty-day checklist to clean your home from top to bottom. It doesn’t have to be hard: check off one item a day and before you know it, the sun will be shining and your floors will be spotless.
WEEK 1
- Day 1: Dust all edges and corners at the ceiling level
- Day 2: Dust ground level edges & corners
- Day 3: Dust or vacuum vents
- Day 4: Vacuum edges (where floor meets baseboards)
- Day 5: Wash baseboards
- Day 6: Clean front and back door
- Day 7: Wipe switch plates
WEEK 2
- Day 8: Wipe door knobs and doors
- Day 9: Dust light fixtures
- Day 10: Freshen garbage disposal & all drains
- Day 11: Dust ceiling fans
- Day 12: Clean refrigerator and freezer (including coils & under)
- Day 13: Clean oven and microwave (including under oven)
- Day 14: Clear and clean kitchen counters
WEEK 3
- Day 15: Vacuum couches and chairs (including washing slipcovers)
- Day 16: Wipe down kitchen cupboards and drawers
- Day 17: Clean out washer and dryer
- Day 18: Wash windows and mirrors
- Day 19: Vacuum mattresses and flip
- Day 20: Wash window sills
- Day 21: Clean bathtubs and showers
WEEK 4
- Day 22: Clean bathroom counters, sinks and toilets
- Day 23: Wash bath mats and shower curtains
- Day 24: Dust all hard surfaces
- Day 25: Wash bedding
- Day 26: Wash curtains and drapes
- Day 27: Dust window blinds
- Day 28: Vacuum all floors and stairs
- Day 29: Wash all floors
- Day 30: Deep clean vacuum cleaner