Spring Cleaning (in the fall)

**Izzy0906** · 11-01-2007, 09:36 AM

This is the first time in a long time I’m going to be home all weekend (except part Sunday) with no boyfriend around and no kid. I’m looking to do some major cleaning on Saturday. I need to make a master list to work off of. I’m a list person but I always seem to forget things to write down. I have the following rooms (outside is taken care of weekly by bf)

Dining Room
Living Room
Eat In Kitchen
Foyer
½ Bathroom
Upstairs Hall
Daughters Room
Master Bedroom
Master Bathroom
Spare Room (I keep our gerbils/hamsters in there and stockpiles in the closet)
Laundry Room

You ladies are so great and organized… if you could just start shouting off things to put on my list so I don’t miss anything, I’d really appreciate it! I figure I can do all this within 5 hours or less. Well atleast I hope!

**DAAC3DEC** · 11-01-2007, 10:01 AM

Happy cleaning!!!! I got all of my house done last weekend except for the downstairs living room and crawlspace, the crawlspace is going to have to wait till vacation, but I am doing the living room part this weekend---It is such a great feeling when it is done!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have fun!!!!

**Izzy0906** · 11-01-2007, 10:03 AM

Did you have a list you used or you just went ahead and did it?

**geckoace** · 11-01-2007, 10:26 AM

this list will probably take more than 5 hours but it is everything i could think of, hope it helps

All Rooms
Clear everything off tables
Dust from top to bottom
Wipe off all surfaces
Wipe walls
Vacuum/ Sweep /Mop
Clean lamp covers
Wash windows

Dining Room
Wash any displayed china/ crystal

Living Room
Sort Mail
Wash throw pillow and throws

Eat In Kitchen
Take everything out of cupboards throw away expired
Clean out oven, microwave
Empty fridge and wash shelves and drawers
Clean front of frigde and cabinets
Run diluted vinegar through coffeemaker
Clean out other appliances (toaster crumbs, etc)

Foyer
Sort mail
Put coats away pull out goodwill items

½ Bathroom
Clean toilet, mirrors
Change Towels
Clear out undersink

Upstairs Hall

Daughters Room
Change Linens
Sort clothing
Organize/ put away toys

Master Bedroom
Change Linens
Sort Clothing
Laundry
Open the windows for a while

Master Bathroom
Clean toilet, mirrors
Change Towels
Clear out undersink
Make a list of what you need

Spare Room (I keep our gerbils/hamsters in there and stockpiles in the closet)
Replace Cage lining
Wash food/ water dishes
Review stockpiles for expired, rotate some to kitchen
organize stockpile maybe make an inventory

Laundry Room
Organize supplies make a list of what you need
Wipe off tops of Washer/ dryer
Clean out the lint vent hose with vacuum to prevent fire
Check hoses for wear and tear

**Izzy0906** · 11-01-2007, 10:30 AM

Yes it definately helps. I know 1/2 the things and the others slipped my mind. Over 5 hours is ok... I can always do some on Sunday. Thank you so much!

**DAAC3DEC** · 11-01-2007, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by Izzy0906

Did you have a list you used or you just went ahead and did it?

I just picked a room and did it top to bottom and just kept moving till I was done..........2 straight days of cleaning, but I was focused---I did have a short list I made late Saturday night, when things kept popping in my head, so I wouldn't forget them.................

have fun!!!

**miss_thrifty** · 11-01-2007, 12:45 PM

I have to do amajor xmas cleaning in this new home.Since I couldnt because of the post surgery, now Im goingt o ask for help for just this year from my cousin to clean from top to bottom. The walls and all the fixtures need a good cleaning. The landlod before we moved in did the normal cleaning regement.

**geckoace** · 11-05-2007, 04:21 PM

Izzy how did your big clean up go?

**Izzy0906** · 11-05-2007, 04:28 PM

Haven't been able to do it yet. I was supposed to have the house to myself over the weekend but my ex was sick so I had my daughter. It's very hard to deep clean with her there so I'm going to have to wait until next weekend (I'm away this weekend.)

**mikandmari** · 11-05-2007, 04:45 PM

I read somewhere to work left to right, top to bottom. I tried it and it does help me to stay focused. Another trick I read (but haven't tried yet) is to carry a small laundry basket for pick-up as you go along cleaning. That sounds like a good tip, since I'm all over the place picking up! Carrying a bucket with all the cleaning supplies is also helpful, then everything is in one place.

It might be useful to go ahead and make a checklist of everything you need to clean, room by room, and make a few copies (or a file on your computer). You'll use it over and over, and occasionally you could update it if you make a few changes in your house. I do this, otherwise I always miss something, like a ceiling fan or a picture.