I never understood why we have "spring cleaning"
except for maybe you can open the windows???
So I decided to google a fall/winter cleaning list and
boy did I get a good one. Stop spring cleaning when
you can be outside enjoying the sun and start doing it
when it's too cold to be outside!
First on the list Kitchen & Bathroom:
Clean your kitchen grout
Clean your bathroom grout
Clean your fridges coils
Clean under your fridge
Clean the inside of your dishwasher
(tip, use 2 packets of kool-aid lemonade)
Clean and condition the wood of your bathroom
and kitchen cabinets
Clean your oven
Wash and disinfect all garbage cans
Seal and or polish granite countertops
Bedroom & Closet:
Refresh bedding that isn't regularly washed
Vacuum mattresses and flip if you have one that flips
Put cold weather linens on the beds (if you like those)
Switch out seasonal clothes
Living Areas:
Vacuum upholstered furniture
Vacuum under your upholstered furniture cushions
Polish your wood furniture
Wash artificial plants
Dust living plants leaves
Wipe down your screens (TV, computer etc)
Clean all keyboards and remote controls
All Around the House:
Wash your walls
Wash your windows, sills and the window groves
Clean your washer and dryer
Clean your doorknobs, doors and lightswitch plates
Vacuum under all beds, couches and other furniture
Dust the tops of door and door frames
Clean carpets and rugs
Clean floors under area rugs
Wash curtains or have them cleaned
Remove and rinse your window screens
Wash your washable vacuum cleaner filters
Clean your baseboards
Seasonal Maintenance:
Change your HVAC air filter
Replace your fire alarm batteries
If you have leather furniture, condition it
Dust your ceiling fans
Sweep the chimney or have it checked
Clean out rain gutters (once leaves have fallen)
Check weather stripping and replaces as necessary
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