FOYER
¡ Clean lighting
fixtures.
¡ Wash walls and
trim
¡ Wash doors, knobs
and switch plates.
¡ Wash bench or
other furnishings. Launder bench cushion, if applicable.
¡ Empty out coat
closet. Wash walls and floor.
¡
Sort items as you return them to the
closet.
¡ Store out of
season items, donate unneeded items.
¡ Clean or replace
entry mat.
¡ Sweep and scrub
floors.
¡ Reseal grout
lines, if applicable.
BEDROOMS
¡ Open windows
¡ Dust furniture.
¡ For each drawer:
remove items, wash drawer, place items back neatly.
¡ Donate Items you
no longer need.
¡
Remove everything from closets.
¡ Wash closet walls
if necessary.
¡ Sweep and wash
closet floor. Put everything back neatly.
¡ Sort and put away
anything that was under bed.
¡ Flip mattress.
Vacuum both sides.
¡ Launder bedding and
curtains.
¡ Wash windows and
window sills.
¡ Wash switch
plates. Wash walls and trim.
¡
Wash mirrors or dust art.
¡ Wash doors and
doorknobs.
¡ Wash floor
registers and other vent covers.
¡ Sweep and wash
floor or shampoo carpeting.
BATHROOMS
¡ Open windows
¡ Empty all cabinets
and vanity. Wash inside, replace items neatly.
¡ *Discard expired
medications and cosmetics.
¡
Wash outside of cabinets and vanities
¡ Clean tub. Wax if
necessary. Clean drain.
¡ Clean toilet,
inside and out.
¡ Clean sink and
drain.
¡ Shine faucets.
¡
Clean mirror and frame.
¡ Dust light
fixtures.
¡ Wash windows and
window sills.
¡ Wash switch plates,
walls and trim, doors and knobs.
¡ Wash floor
registers and other vent covers.
¡ Sweep and wash
floors.
¡ Reseal grout
lines.
KITCHEN
¡
Open windows.
¡ Remove and clean
window coverings.
¡ For each cupboard:
Remove items, wipe clean, put back neatly.
¡ Wash and sanitize
cutting boards
¡ Sharpen knives
¡ Wash cabinet doors
and knobs
¡ Clean and organize
pantry. Check food expiry dates.
¡ Clean stove top.
Remove elements and knobs, wash and put back.
¡ Clean and organize
fridge and freezer.
¡ *Clean microwave.
¡
Wipe down counter appliances
¡ Wash counters and
back splash.
¡ Wash sink. Clean
drain.
¡ Clean light
fixtures.
¡ Wash windows and
window sills.
¡ Wash switch
plates.
¡ *Wash walls and
trim.
¡ Wash doors and
door knobs.
¡ Wash floor
registers and other vent covers
¡ Sweep and wash
floor.
¡ Reseal grout
lines, if applicable.
DINING ROOM
¡ Open windows.
¡ Wash curtains.
¡
Wipe down table and chairs.
¡ Wipe down or dust
other furnishing.
¡ Clean chair pads,
if applicable.
¡ Polish table, if
necessary
¡ Dust any displayed
china or serving dishes.
¡ Launder table
linens.
¡ Dust art.
¡ Wash windows and
window sills.
¡ Wash switch plates
¡ *Wash walls and
trim.
¡ Wash doors and
door knobs
¡ Wash floor
registers and other vent covers.
¡ Clean floors.
LIVING ROOM/ FAMILY ROOM/ PLAYROOM
¡ Open windows.
¡
Vacuum sofas.
¡ Wash cushion
covers
¡ Launder throw
pillows and blankets.
¡ Dust shelves,
furniture and decor.
¡ Clean lamps and
lampshades.
¡ Wash windows and
window sills.
¡ Clean television
screen.
¡
Carefully dust electronics.
¡ Tidy/Label
electronics wires.
¡ Sort through music
and DVD collections.
¡ Sort books and
magazines.
¡ Wash hard plastic
children's toys with warm soapy water.
¡ Launder stuffed
toys.
¡ Wash switch
plates.
¡ *Wash walls and
trim.
¡ Wash doors and
knobs.
¡ Wash floor
registers and other vent covers.
¡ Clean floors.
LAUNDRY
ROOM
¡ Open windows.
¡ Wash windows and
window sills.
¡ Take out and wash
window screens.
¡ Wash cabinet
doors.
¡ Wash inside
cabinets.
¡ Wash laundry sink.
Shine faucet. Clean drains.
¡ Wash outside of
washer and dryer.
¡ Wash inside of
washing machine.
¡ Wash lint trap.
¡ Wash switch
plates.
¡ Wash walls and
trim.
¡ Wash doors and
door knobs.
¡ Wash floor
registers and other vent covers.
¡ Sweep and wash
floors.
¡
Reseal grout lines, if applicable.
¡ Sweep/vacuum
stairs
¡ Spot clean walls.
¡ Wipe down
handrail.
¡ Dust art and light
fixtures.
OUTSIDE
¡ Sweep porches and
walkway.
¡ Wash thresholds.
¡ Wash exterior
doors. Give front door a fresh coat of paint.
¡ Clean or replace
welcome mat.
¡ Wash siding.
REMEMBER TO:
¡ Clean blades of
ceiling fans.
¡ Sort through and
organize family photographs (digitally or into albums).
¡ Sort through paperwork
and discard unneeded files. Date and file important documents in an orderly
manner.
¡ Sort and clean any
extra zones such as linen closets, utility closets and office spaces.
¡ Donate items you
no longer have a use for.
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