When it comes time for house cleaning, it can help to have a weekly checklist to keep you on task and allow you to stay organized. When you can keep your mind on what needs to be done and mark your accomplishments as you finish them, weekly house cleaning chores may not seem quite as burdensome. Carry the home cleaning supplies in a basket so you can work on one area and move quickly to the next.
Start the housecleaning schedule in the kitchen and include the inside of the microwave, the stovetop and all countertops. Wipe down the countertops, cabinets and the front of the dishwasher and oven. Dust light fixtures and remove any cobwebs from the corners. Mop the floor and finish the weekly cleaning with a polish of the sink and faucet. Save the deep cleaning of the oven and the refrigerator for a monthly chore list.
Move to the bathroom and begin by spraying down the shower and tub, letting the cleaner penetrate while you do other things. Clean the countertops, mirror, sink and toilet. Empty out the garbage can. Then go back to the shower and tub and then finish by mopping the floor.
Follow the housecleaning schedule to the living room, dining room, office and entryway. Go through the following cleaning steps: dust walls and light fixtures, wipe down heater vents, dust other surfaces (such as a desk and credenza), vacuum the carpet and empty any garbage cans. In the bedrooms, start by changing out the bed linens. Dust dressers and side tables, then move to any lamps or light fixtures. To finish, vacuum the carpets.
Add to the weekly home cleaning checklist anything unique to your home that would benefit from a weekly house cleaning. Some examples might be to shake out floor rugs, empty the kitty litter box, or wipe down the fireplace glass doors.
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