I need a good list of cleaning to do's! I want to get a good daily list, a weekly list, a monthly list, plus a yearly or semi-yearly! Things I never think to do...

The dryer repair guy just showed me how to scrub the lint holder with soapy water and a scrub brush. He said do it once a year.

Changing out the air filter - how often should I do it, monthly???

What else is there that I'm forgetting???

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Stay at home mom to my 3 boys... ages 5, 3 & 1!

I can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

I just did this about a month ago so that
everything in my house would get clean
on a regular basis.

I change my air filter once a month.

Also, I included carpet shampooing, dog
bathing, thorough bathroom cleanings,
kitchen cabinet purging, ceiling fan cleaning.
......these are just a few things that I have
on the lists.

My idea was to get my house perfect after
one rotation, but I feel like I just chase
the mess...LOL...when my living room is
spotless, my kitchen is messy. When my
kitchen is spotless, one of the bathrooms
is messy.....I think I might give up!!!!

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Ceiling Fan cleaning - good - but how often??

Carpet Shampooing - In the past I was thinking this would be a good quarterly thing, but I just did mine a month ago and it's already looking pretty bad! If you do it too much though is it bad for your carpets??

Daily I have... dishes, wiping down counters, sweeping & moping the kitchen, etc.

2 times weekly... I do laundry, vacuuming...

Weekly... bathrooms...

Oh - 2 times a year - change out the fire alarm batteries!

What else??

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Stay at home mom to my 3 boys... ages 5, 3 & 1!

I can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

I have a website that can help put your to do list together. It will be a good start, and you can go from there.

FlyLady.net: Your personal online coach to help you gain control of your house and home

A lot of people use this site. She not only teaches you cleaning organization, but how to organize other aspects of your life.

I also like the speed cleaning tips from the clean team. Plus they tell you how often they do cleaning of certain items. They are a cleaning business and they show you how to get in and get out. Check out a book or video from the lottery. They sell cleaning supplies too. I like the mop. It has cloth pads to throw in the washer. There are also tools on there that you can get cheaper at your local stores.


The Clean Team. - Efficient Housecleaning and Environmentally Friendly Cleaners

Let me know what you think.

Same Here!!
I don't get how to keep up! Is is possible??

I have Lists .,., I just can't Keep up!!



I have

Wall and Baseboard washing on my Monthly list

window Blinds yearly
Windows - every other month
screens every 6 months

I also Clean my bathrooms and My Fridge almost every day - I have a fetish.

Ceiling fans and air vents - Monthly

also Mattress Rotating and/or flipping - Monthly

washing bath toys In Bleach - monthly

Cleaning the washer/ dryer and vents monthly ....

Oh there is so much - I try to do -

and I still forget!!

Tonight I cleaned the underside of my Cabinets - the cloth was black!!
I don't think I cleaned there in um ....5 years

Don't forget about Pulling out your stove and Fridge - for a floor cleaning....

I could go on and on....

I can't pull my oven out since it's attached to the counter, but I can pull out my fridge. However, pulling out my fridge causes creases in the floor, so the fridge rarely gets pulled out. Who know's what's living back there!

I do mine once a month.

My daily duties: pick up the house, vacuum/sweep when needed, dishes, laundry, make bed, make meals. Aside from laundry (b'c that's a here-and-there through the day thing), it takes me about 20 minutes to do my daily duties.
And here's my schedule for weekly focus cleaning. I set the timer for 30 minutes to do these. Sometimes it takes a little longer (if I have to wash floors), sometimes less.

OUR BEDROOM -- MONDAY
q Straighten closet
q Clear off headboard
q Clear side table
q Strip/remake bed
q Pick up floor
q Wash window
q Straighten dresser
q Vacuum

ELIJAH’S BEDROOM -- TUESDAY
q Straighten dresser (in & out)
q Straighten/consolidate toys
q Wash window
q Strip/remake bed
q Vacuum floor

KITCHEN -- WEDNESDAY
q Clean off/wash table
q Take out garbage
q Clean microwave
q Unload/load dishwasher
q Dust window ledge photos
q Wipe down sink
q Straighten under sink
q Wash top of stove
q Clean out/wipe down fridge
q Sweep floor
q Wash floor
q Wash throw rugs

THURSDAY ~ DAY OFF!
- MOPS group

LIVING ROOM -- FRIDAY
q Straighten media cabinet
q Straighten closet
q Straighten bookshelf
q Toys into Elijah’s room
q Couch cleaned of clutter in/under/behind
q Wash window/door windows
q Straighten desk top
q Straighten shoes
q Dust

BATHROOM -- SATURDAY
q Change/add kitty litter
q Straighten linen closet
q Switch over laundry
q Fold/put away laundry
q Wipe down sink
q Clean mirror
q Straighten medicine cabinet
q Straighten vanity drawers/under sink
q Wipe down toilet
q Wipe down bathtub
q Sweep floor
q Wash floor
q Wash/dry rugs

SUNDAY ~ DAY OFF!
q Church, R&R

ONCE A MONTH
q Clean ceiling fans

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~~Amanda~~ Mommy to one Little Man (3 1/2 yrs old), TTC #2

WE'RE ADOPTING!!!

I have heard of the flylady before and liked what she said about doing dishes and 21 days to form a habit, but got a little sidetracked and never implemented it fully into my life!

I think I'm gonna try again - well, kinda - I'm still working on my own list & zones, etc - but I'm gonna take the principals she's outlined on her site and try to make them work for me!

THANKS coolmamacat!

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Stay at home mom to my 3 boys... ages 5, 3 & 1!

I can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

Thank you all for the lists... I've got a good one started!

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Stay at home mom to my 3 boys... ages 5, 3 & 1!

I can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

I just found this the other night... thanks to Organized Home | Clean house, cut clutter and get organized at home!

It tells you what to clean and how often... set up like the periodic chart of elements! I plan on printing a copy and putting it somewhere...

Here's the chart:

http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple...ning_chart.pdf

I'm not very organized but hope to be someday!!!!