TIPS
Start in one spot and work top to bottom & left to right
Grab your supplies.
This is the most important step. Having all of your supplies together before you begin
means no distractions in the middle of cleaning up. Everything is handy when you need it.
Do one thing at a time.
Only think about what is in or near your hands right now.
Getting the house tidy is the first step in getting it clean. It may look like a
daunting task (especially if you haven’t de-cluttered yet), but it’s do-able.
One method is to put all items that do not belong in that room in a container.
Trying to pick up each item and place it where it belongs can get you distracted and you
will waste time running to all ends of the house multiple times.
If you are feeling overwhelmed or only don't have much time and
want to get something done - just pick one thing off this list!
Many of these things take less than 60 seconds!
Dust down the coffee table and arrange its contents properly.
The goal here is to quickly brush off the table and neatly stack its contents. We're not
shining the furniture meticulously, or alphabetizing coffee table books.
Dust the TV screen.
The television screen seems to always need a good dusting. Try a used dryer sheet to help
keep dust from resettling.
Empty the trash in the bathroom.
The small trash cans in our homes can sometimes be overlooked until they are overflowing.
Make this chore easier and more quickly accomplished by storing extra liners in the bottom
of the trash can. It will only take a moment to wrap up the used liner and open up the new
one.
Collect all loose papers, and put them in their proper files if possible.
Collect all books and shelve them.
Take dishes to the kitchen.
Throw children’s toys into a large box or basket.
Shake out area rugs
Shake throw pillows, and blankets, and put them neatly in one spot
Make beds
Put counter and dresser tops in order
Wipe down an appliance.
Take a moment and wipe down the outside of your dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, washing
machine, or dryer. Don't forget about the outward appearance of the machines you depend
on. Wipe up spots and spills quickly, and your appliances will only need an occasional
thorough wipe down.
Change the towels in a bathroom or in the kitchen.
Prevent cross-contamination of germs and bacteria by frequently changing hand towels and
kitchen towels.
Test your smoke alarm.
Smoke alarms should be tested monthly and batteries should be replaced at least annually.
Try testing the battery on the same day of the month to help you remember. Similarly you
might replace the batteries yearly on a memorable date. Many people replace batteries
when they change their clocks for Daylight Savings Time.
Dust air vents.
The vents and wall around the vents attracts dust. Take a few moments to wipe down the
vents in a room or two.
Toss junk mail, catalogs, or magazines.
If stacks and piles of papers, magazines, and catalogs litter your home, try taking a few
moments to throw out some junk paper.
Dust or water plants.
Keep plants healthy by remembering to dust and water plants regularly.
Wipe down a countertop.
The newest disinfectant wipes make it easy to quickly wipe down a counter top to prevent
germs from spreading or food from sticking to your surfaces.
Wipe down the forgotten areas.
Wipe down door knobs, handles, switch plates, remote controls, and telephones.
These often used items rarely get remembered when its time to clean. Take a few
moments to quickly wipe them down.
Sweep the entryways of your home.
Most of the dirt that ends up on our carpets and floors, gets tracked into our homes by
unsuspecting guests. Sweeping the entryways helps keep more of it outside.
Clean out the cup holders and cubby holes of your car.
Don't forget to maintain the interior of your home on wheels. Clean out the hidden places
where trash gets stowed.
Go through prescription medication.
Throw away expired and unused prescriptions. Not only will you help free up space for other
items, but you'll also reduce the risk of poision or accidental indigestion.
Clean & prevent drain clogs and ick.
Prevent or help drain clogs with baking soda, vinegar, and hot water.
Baking soda and vinegar can be a great help to freshen and unclog drains. It only takes a
moment to prevent major headaches.
Shake out your entry and exit floor mats.
It's best to have two door mats for each entrance of your house.
Toss trash and clutter from one small area.
Try cleaning out your junk drawer. Taking a few moments to clean trash and clutter out of
one small area will give you motivation to accomplish even more challenging projects.
Dust down a ceiling fan.
Grab a duster and wipe off the blades of a ceiling fan. You'll prevent dust from building up,
and keep the fan in good condition for use.
Wipe down the blinds.
You can use a used dryer sheet or microfiber dust cloth. Wipe accross the blinds to keep
them dust free.
File today's mail.
We can get overwhelmed with the amount of mail we receive, but after you toss out the junk,
take a moment to put away mail that needs to be kept.
Vacuum tops of doors and windowsills.
Take a half a minute to vacuum a windowsill or the top of a door. Dust often collects in
these areas, but may go unnoticed during routine cleaning.
Make a plan.
If you have time for nothing else, take a few seconds to write out a plan of things that need
to be done. When you find yourself with a few more moments to spare, you'll be ready to go
Start in one spot and work top to bottom & left to right
Grab your supplies.
This is the most important step. Having all of your supplies together before you begin
means no distractions in the middle of cleaning up. Everything is handy when you need it.
Do one thing at a time.
Only think about what is in or near your hands right now.
Getting the house tidy is the first step in getting it clean. It may look like a
daunting task (especially if you haven’t de-cluttered yet), but it’s do-able.
One method is to put all items that do not belong in that room in a container.
Trying to pick up each item and place it where it belongs can get you distracted and you
will waste time running to all ends of the house multiple times.
If you are feeling overwhelmed or only don't have much time and
want to get something done - just pick one thing off this list!
Many of these things take less than 60 seconds!
Dust down the coffee table and arrange its contents properly.
The goal here is to quickly brush off the table and neatly stack its contents. We're not
shining the furniture meticulously, or alphabetizing coffee table books.
Dust the TV screen.
The television screen seems to always need a good dusting. Try a used dryer sheet to help
keep dust from resettling.
Empty the trash in the bathroom.
The small trash cans in our homes can sometimes be overlooked until they are overflowing.
Make this chore easier and more quickly accomplished by storing extra liners in the bottom
of the trash can. It will only take a moment to wrap up the used liner and open up the new
one.
Collect all loose papers, and put them in their proper files if possible.
Collect all books and shelve them.
Take dishes to the kitchen.
Throw children’s toys into a large box or basket.
Shake out area rugs
Shake throw pillows, and blankets, and put them neatly in one spot
Make beds
Put counter and dresser tops in order
Wipe down an appliance.
Take a moment and wipe down the outside of your dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, washing
machine, or dryer. Don't forget about the outward appearance of the machines you depend
on. Wipe up spots and spills quickly, and your appliances will only need an occasional
thorough wipe down.
Change the towels in a bathroom or in the kitchen.
Prevent cross-contamination of germs and bacteria by frequently changing hand towels and
kitchen towels.
Test your smoke alarm.
Smoke alarms should be tested monthly and batteries should be replaced at least annually.
Try testing the battery on the same day of the month to help you remember. Similarly you
might replace the batteries yearly on a memorable date. Many people replace batteries
when they change their clocks for Daylight Savings Time.
Dust air vents.
The vents and wall around the vents attracts dust. Take a few moments to wipe down the
vents in a room or two.
Toss junk mail, catalogs, or magazines.
If stacks and piles of papers, magazines, and catalogs litter your home, try taking a few
moments to throw out some junk paper.
Dust or water plants.
Keep plants healthy by remembering to dust and water plants regularly.
Wipe down a countertop.
The newest disinfectant wipes make it easy to quickly wipe down a counter top to prevent
germs from spreading or food from sticking to your surfaces.
Wipe down the forgotten areas.
Wipe down door knobs, handles, switch plates, remote controls, and telephones.
These often used items rarely get remembered when its time to clean. Take a few
moments to quickly wipe them down.
Sweep the entryways of your home.
Most of the dirt that ends up on our carpets and floors, gets tracked into our homes by
unsuspecting guests. Sweeping the entryways helps keep more of it outside.
Clean out the cup holders and cubby holes of your car.
Don't forget to maintain the interior of your home on wheels. Clean out the hidden places
where trash gets stowed.
Go through prescription medication.
Throw away expired and unused prescriptions. Not only will you help free up space for other
items, but you'll also reduce the risk of poision or accidental indigestion.
Clean & prevent drain clogs and ick.
Prevent or help drain clogs with baking soda, vinegar, and hot water.
Baking soda and vinegar can be a great help to freshen and unclog drains. It only takes a
moment to prevent major headaches.
Shake out your entry and exit floor mats.
It's best to have two door mats for each entrance of your house.
Toss trash and clutter from one small area.
Try cleaning out your junk drawer. Taking a few moments to clean trash and clutter out of
one small area will give you motivation to accomplish even more challenging projects.
Dust down a ceiling fan.
Grab a duster and wipe off the blades of a ceiling fan. You'll prevent dust from building up,
and keep the fan in good condition for use.
Wipe down the blinds.
You can use a used dryer sheet or microfiber dust cloth. Wipe accross the blinds to keep
them dust free.
File today's mail.
We can get overwhelmed with the amount of mail we receive, but after you toss out the junk,
take a moment to put away mail that needs to be kept.
Vacuum tops of doors and windowsills.
Take a half a minute to vacuum a windowsill or the top of a door. Dust often collects in
these areas, but may go unnoticed during routine cleaning.
Make a plan.
If you have time for nothing else, take a few seconds to write out a plan of things that need
to be done. When you find yourself with a few more moments to spare, you'll be ready to go
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Remember these three ideas before you start:
1. ANYTHING you do blesses your home and family!
2. Work top to bottom, left to right. Don't back track or touch it twice.
3. Gather your supplies first and keep them handy.
Have fun & we will be dancing away the dust with you!
1. ANYTHING you do blesses your home and family!
2. Work top to bottom, left to right. Don't back track or touch it twice.
3. Gather your supplies first and keep them handy.
Have fun & we will be dancing away the dust with you!
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