A Cleaning Check- List
For if you need a reminder of where to start. Like me!
Sometimes, I know I need to set a day aside to clean and I can’t remember where to start. So, I always pull up this list. It was made when Mocha was sick and all everyone did was clean for sanity ! So, integrating it into everyday life with one person is tough. BUT it works every time when you get stuck on where to start. It isn't in the most orderly fashion, but it’s what I use. So, i’m sharing it as is. There is also a doable sort of sheet at the bottom that is kind of this same schedule.
The at one time everyday cleaning list:
I use this as a cleaning reset mostly. But I include clean all glass surfaces as one of the items. All kitchen cabinets. Occasionally base boards . Etc.
I think this is a little unachievable daily even though I was doing it at one time . But once a week on Thursday ? Doable.
Ideal Daily (Or Just a Checklist for a Cleaning Re-set)
Mopping all floors
Vacuuming every day
Washing what is dirty fold put away
Dishes are clean from sink wipe. Counters behind clean behind everything a couple of days
Opened fridge door wipe make sure check for spills
Microwave check for spills . Paper towel on top
Take broom and seeep down the steps each day inside steps
Sweep whole downstairs floor first floor
Paper towel wipe steps can get corners with hands
Or swiffer
Wipe windowsills going up steps everyday
Check dust on coffee table dust off do not windex every day
Porch wax off clean new candles wiped off chinlserie stool mirror paper towel wet wipe that
Sweep porch with broom spme days vacuum try to get back behind corners
Can use watering can if want to avoid dirt used haws watering can
Or be careful with water hose
Fingerprints on microwave dishwasher fridge try to wipe it off
Laundry room stack stuff back up going back behind yourself and picking up
Toilet paper not there replace
Mopped porch with fabuloso and water
Mop with kitchen Clorox or spray Clorox spray and mop with hot water
Murphy’s oil soap on hardwood . Ring mop out 10 times
Change out and dump la font every day (robot vacuum)
Dump Dyson everyday hard to open
Mom says can do in an hour about most tasks (Crazy ambitious. My opinion. )
Wipe sink out of downstairs bathroom
Trash out everyday
I sent the trash is getting taken out every day
Wax off tray on porch scraper orange thing drawer dawn it
Dry what you wash before put away
Other notes from that time period:
Top of picture frames dust. Hallway. Every two weeks. I really didn’t do dining room very well. I did go over the China cabinet doors, day before yesterday, but really not cleaned well since a few weeks ago. Your cleaner did vacuum in there (Note. There is no cleaner now 🤣) . I cleaned the mantle the other day so I would only do that every couple of weeks. Dust. Maybe take a rag to top of things but don’t move on mantle every few days.
I need to clean your bar cart tomorrow morning. I would only do that once a month, but it has been a month since I did it. I will do since people be here this weekend. People look at dust on bottles. I will look at dining room also before I leave. Bottles. Shouldn’t take but a few minutes to wipe off. They are pretty much in order. We can check candles and place so you won’t have to do. Exchange for colors you like.
Note : I also made this easier to follow weekly version, which would also work. BUT i’ve never followed it 🤣. Well, actually I guess I do follow it kind of. But I never look at this sheet.
PS: It used to look so depressing in here! 2020 and tonight (without the lights dimmed.) Banish gray walls.
Alex