Secrets To Spring Cleaning?

     Although spring is in the air, there is still time to get a head start on cleaning.  And Mark is the man with a plan. First, click on the link and print Mark’s handy checklist. Second, delegate.  If you’re lucky enough to have a family, i.e. unpaid work crew, assign a task to each member. If possible, break up small tasks over a few weeks.  If you despite cleaning the fridge like I do, clean only one shelf at a time. Third, enjoy being in the great outdoors on the first warm, sunny day!
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P.S Most of these tasks you will be able to complete with ease, but there are a couple that you might not be able to complete all on your own, so we've highlighted the services we can assist you with in Blue.

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Inside Cleaning
__Clean home air ducts.
 
Living Room
__Wipe down and vacuum furniture (Don't forget to clean under the cushions.)
__Clean upholstery.
__Condition leather furniture.
__Dust Book Cases and furniture.
__Dust walls.
__Vacuum carpet in corners and underneath furniture.
__Dust/vacuum lamp shades.
__Polish wood furniture.
__Vacuum or wash curtains/drapes.
__Clean blinds.
__Dust baseboards and clean base marks.
__"Hire Chimney Sweep for wood burning fireplaces.”
__Disinfect remotes and gaming controllers.
 
 
Whole House
__Clean area/Oriental rugs.
__Deep clean tile, hardwood, linoleum and carpeted flooring.
__Vacuum all flooring.
__Clean carpets.
__Replace batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide reader.
__Replace burnt out light fixtures and .
__Dust around mirrors/picture frames and wall hangings.
__Dust crown molding and baseboards.
__Disinfect door knobs and light switches.
__Adjust ceiling fans to spin clockwise.

Bedrooms
__Clean mattress.
__Vacuum underneath furniture 
__Clean Mirrors. 
__Organize closets and dust ceiling/corner cobwebs.
__switch seasonal clothing and donate unwanted clothing.
__Rotate mattress and wash bedding.
__Clean and organize dresser drawers
__Dust & Disinfect electronics.


Rec Room (Toy Room)
__Sort and organize toys (Donate unwanted items).
__Clean toys & gaming systems. "Most electronics can be safely cleaned with a cloth moistened with rubbing alcohol"
 
Office
__Clean you computer.
1. Turn your computer off but leave it plugged in.
2. Use a fresh nylon paint brush to reach within cracks and crevices of your computer fans and vents. Then vacuum up the remains with your vacuum cleaner.

__Clean and organize desk drawers.
__Dust and polish wood furniture.
__Organize paperwork and shred unneeded documents.
__Dust bookshelves.

Outside Cleaning
__Window cleaning inside and out.
__Screen cleaning.
__Sweep Garage.
__Clean light fixtures and wash light globes.

Laundry/Utility Rooms
__Dryer Vent Cleaning.
__Sweep & mop floors.
__Dust walls and molding.
__Wash walls.
__Change furnace filter.

Bathrooms
__Disinfect toilet and surrounding floor
__Disinfect counter tops.
__Scrub and disinfect bathtub, shower and sink
__Dust and clean exhaust fan.
__Unclog drains.
__Organize drawers and cabinets.
__Check your first aid kit and replenish necessities.
__Wash trash can.
__Polish faucets.
__Clean or wash shower curtain or door. Wash floor mats
__Reseal tile and grout.
__Caulk and seal bathtub to prevent damage.
__Clean light fixtures and light globes.
__Clean bath toys.


Kitchen
__Dust baseboards.
__Dust ceiling and ceiling corners.
__Dust ceiling fans.
__Wash doors (clean fingerprints around doorknobs and scuff marks at bottom.
__Wash walls.
__Clean refrigerator with a "spritz" cleaner. check for outdated items in freezer.
__Deep clean floors.
__Clean and & Seal Grout.
__Clean and organize inside of drawers and cabinets.
__Clean and disinfect trash can.
__Clean your microwave. Try boiling water in an uncovered bowl inside the microwave for 10 minutes to loosen and break up the gunk.”
__Wash table linens and chair cushions.
__Wipe table and chair legs.
__Vacuum under fridge and clean fridge coils.
__Deep clean dishwasher.
__Deep clean garbage disposal. Pour in baking soda. Let it set for about 15 minutes. Then carefully pour in a quart of boiling vinegar. Flush with hot water. Then drop in some sliced orange or lemon peels for a clean fresh scent.
__Clean and polish drawers and cabinets.
__Organize Pantry.
__Clean oven, hood vent and stovetop.
__Clean Coffee Pot. “Fill Coffee Reservoir with a 50/50 mixture of white vinegar and water insert empty filter and brew the pot. Then repeat process with clean water to rinse.” 
__Clean and disinfect garbage disposal.
__Wash pet food bowls.