Our Fall 2022 Cleaning Checklist

Fall is the perfect time to deep clean your home. It’s been a long summer. and chances are your home could use some sprucing up. We are officially entering a new season, which means a new slate. We’ve put together our cleaning checklist specifically for fall. Use it as a guide to freshen the rooms in your house and prepare for the cold weather! 

Entryway
Sweep and mop floors
Clean doormat
Put away summer accessories
​Organize shoes
Hang up fall jackets
Hang up fall hats or scarves

Kitchen
Clean stovetop
Clean oven
Clean microwave
Clean dishwasher
Clean refrigerator and freezer
Discard old or expired food in pantry, fridge and freezer
Clear countertops
Degrease cabinet doors and backsplash
Dust top of high surfaces including fridge, microwave/range hood, cabinets
Sweep and mop floors
Wash kitchen rugs
Clean garbage disposal

Dining Room
Dust and polish furniture
Vacuum and spot clean chair cushions
Clean or vacuum curtains
Mop or vacuum floor
Shampoo rugs or carpet
Polish any silver dinnerware

Bathroom
Discard expired personal care products and makeup
Clean makeup brushes
Wipe down vanity
Clean mirror
Clean tub and shower
Clean showerhead
Wash shower curtain and replace liner
Scrub tile grout 
Clean toilet
Clean hardware
Sweep and mop floors
Stock up on extra toiletries for holiday guests

Laundry Room
Clean washing machine
Clean dryer vent
Organize laundry supplies
Sweep and mop floors

Closets
Store or donate outgrown clothes
Wipe down shelves
Bring cool weather clothes out of storage
Put summer clothes away

Bedrooms
Dust and polish furniture
Wash bedding including sheets, pillows, duvets and bed skirts
Put away light summer bedding and bring warmer linens out of storage
Vacuum carpets 
Flip mattress
Wash curtains
Mop or vacuum floors
Shampoo rugs or carpets

Living Room
Dust and polish furniture
Wash blankets and pillow covers
Vacuum upholstered furniture
Clean or vacuum curtains
Dust and clean lamp shades
Dust electronics
Dust and clean decorations
Switch out seasonal decor, if needed
Sanitize remote controls
Mop or vacuum floors (don’t forget under the furniture!)
Shampoo rugs or carpets
Sweep out the fireplace

Office
Recycle or shred unneeded paperwork
File important paperwork
Dust and polish furniture
Dust electronics
Sanitize keyboard and mouse

Throughout the House
Dust ceiling fans
Wipe down baseboards
Wipe down doors and walls
Have air ducts cleaned
Change furnace filter
Sanitize door handles and light switches
Dust blinds
Dust curtain rods
Clean windows

Outdoors
Turn off all outdoor faucets and coil garden hoses
Clean off patio furniture
Put patio furniture in storage
Stack and cover firewood
Check bulbs in outdoor light fixtures
Wash outside of windows
Rake leaves
Clean gutters and downspouts
Prune shrubs
Pressure wash patio, driveway and walkways