How did ya'll do on your Week 1 of Spring cleaning? Last week's Spring cleaning chart break down is HERE.
Tackle the chores a bit at a time...like doing all closets on the list at one time, all ceiling fans on the list at one time, etc. Break it up into doable lists. Go through and decide what you need to get done this week and divide it up into however many days this week you have time. A lot of the items on the list are done on a regular basis on the Motivated Mom's Planner. If you've been keeping up with that then you don't have to do as much. *wink* Go HERE to order the planner. It's only $8!
I have the entire five week Spring Cleaning Check-List over HERE for you to print out.
I'll go through the list and share ideas for this week's chores...
UPSTAIRS BATHROOM
declutter room
vacuum ceiling & corners -- Work from top to bottom
vacuum valances (wash if needed)
wash lights
wash window -- I use either the blue ammonia product or vinegar and water in a spray bottle. I like to spray the window, wipe the window with crumpled up newspaper to loosen the dirt then wipe with a sheet of paper towel, then spray again and use a squeegee as a final non-streak step. It really doesn't take as long as it seems and it has quite the nice result. (Don't forget to take the screens out and give them a good scrub. You may have to wait for a really nice day to take them outside or if they are small enough they can bathe in the tub. )
wash walls -- Use either a Magic Eraser or some baking soda/water paste on a dampened rag to wipe away difficult marks. Be sure to follow after with a clean damp rag...both processes leave a residue.
wash rug & decorative towels
scrub tub -- Sprinkle the tub with baking soda. Dampen a rag with vinegar and scrub the tub. Inexpensive and not a chemical that can harm you!
vacuum floor edges & baseboards
scrub floor -- Use a rag, an old toothbrush, a bowl of steaming hot water, and some elbow grease.
DINING ROOM
declutter room -- Use 3 trash bags to divide up clutter (trash, donate, keep) and work around the room clockwise from the door
clean lights
vacuum corners & ceiling -- Work from top to bottom
dust greenery -- Put greenery in a paper sack with a handful of table salt. Close up bag and shake well. Take greenery out, shake off extra salt. Voila! Dust-free greenery!
wash windows
clean china cabinet -- Take pieces out carefully and hand wash if necessary. Vacuum out the cabinet and dust shelves with a rag dampened with water (use a wood oil if necessary).
dust mantle, bakers rack & piano (or whatever pretties you have)
vacuum lamp shade
vacuum floor & baseboards
spot mop -- Use a damp warm rag.
OFFICE & FOYER
declutter room -- Use 3 trash bags to divide up clutter (trash, donate, keep) and work around the room clockwise from the door
clean light & ceiling fan
vacuum corners & ceiling -- Work from top to bottom
vacuum valances (wash if necessary)
dust hutches & desks
vacuum computer keyboards and the vents on the hard drive
wash windows -- see above
vacuum floor & baseboards
wash walls -- see above