Many of you asked me what my process is with Spring Cleaning and how I go about it, so I thought I would write a series on it.
First thing I do is determine the slowest month of the year, for me the month is January. Holidays are over, people are putting away holiday gifts, decorations need to be put away....you get the idea. If you are a teacher this might be July, regardless chose the month of the year that you will not have distractions.
After you chose the month, grab a pen and paper. You walk through your home to determine what needs to be done. Below is an example from one room in my home. You then proceed with making this list in every room in the house.
KITCHEN
Pull food from freezer, wipe freezer out
Pull food from fridge, wipe out, check dates on condiments
Cupboard 1 pull out items, box items we don't use, label shelves, wipe shelves, replace items
Cupboard 2 pull out items, box items we don't use, label shelves, wipe shelves, replace items
REPEAT for all cupboards
Clean light fixtures, check bulbs
Clean oven
Pull out fridge, stove, dishwasher and clean behind them, and under them
Dust ceilings for cobwebs
Clean patio door inside and out
Bleach trash can
Polish cabinets
Polish floor
Wash rugs
Touch up paint the walls, magic erase spots on walls
Check pipes to make sure they are tight and not leaking
Clean toaster and tray
This is a partial list but her are some tips
Be very specific on items and things to do
Box items to toss for garage sale or to donate
If you label your shelves make sure labels are specific enough for people to put items where they belong
Make a list of items that need replacing
Once you have a list compiled for every room in your house you will be ready for the next step.
