Oh my, where has summer gone!? Who knows. Who cares! I finally have a weekend of no obligations and nowhere to be! Normally I would take this opportunity to do some extra relaxing but that just can’t be the case. After the basement flood in June, a super busy July and now Brandon gone for August – the house chores have been side lined and there is much to be done. This house ain’t gonna clean itself. So, I have created my 2 Days to a Clean Diener Home Personal Challenge.
DAY 1
Kitchen/Dining Area
- Clear Counter Clutter
- Organize Old Mail and Paperwork
- Wipe Down Counters
- Wipe Down Cabinets
- Clean Inside and Outside Of Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher And Microwave
- Clean Table and Chairs – Set Table
- Sweep and Mop
- Clean Dog Bowls
- Clean Dishes and Sink
- Change Paper On Top Of Cabinets
- Windex Windows
- Clean/Dust Light Fixtures
- Sanitize Light Switches
Living Room/Hallway/Entryway
- Pick Up Toys
- Dust Entertainment Center
- Wipe Down Table and Shelf
- Wash Throw Blankets
- Sweep and Mop
- Clean/Dust Light Fixture
- Dust Shelf in Hallway
- Windex Windows
- Clean TV Screen
- Pick up Shoes in Entryway
- Sanitize Light Switches
Bathroom
- Scrub Toilet Inside and Out, Add Bleach Tablet
- Scrub Sink and Mirror
- Scrub Shower and Tub
- Empty Trash
- Empty Laundry Basket
- Sweep and Mop
- Clean/Dust Light Fixture
- Organize Linen Closet
- Wipe Down Cabinet
- Sanitize Light Switch
DAY 2
Master Bedroom
- Wash Bed Clothes
- Dust/Clean Night Stands, Jewelry Cabinet and Dresser
- Organize Closet
- Bag Old/Never Worn Clothes for Donation
- Windex Window
- Clean/Dust Light Fixture
- Sanitize Light Switch
- Vacuum
- Febreze Mattress
Vivian’s Room
- Sort Toys and Stuffed Animals for Keep and Donation
- Clean Bed Clothes
- Wipe Down Night Stand
- Organize Closet
- Vacuum
- Windex Window
- Clean Light Fixture
- Clean Walls and Door
Landon’s Room
- Clean Bed Clothes
- Wipe down Surfaces
- Organize Toys
- Windex Window
- Sweep and Mop
- Clean Light Fixture
MISC
- Make FOOD
- Relax!
Oofta! There you have it. I’ve got a full weekend ahead of me but once I start I can plow through these tasks quickly. With busy lives it’s easy to set your things down and go about your night – this is what creates the clutter. While I clean, I will take time to find better organizing solutions that fit OUR needs. What can I do to make separating the mail, picking up toys and cleaning the toilet “fun”? Meanwhile, I created a weekly cleaning chart for the family. If each of us pitches in 20 minutes a night when we get home we will create an enjoyable space to share. It’s nothing elaborate but it doesn’t have to be! Print it off – throw it in a frame and mark things off with a dry erase marker! Easy enough to make yourself but I’ll put a link below the picture to download the excel file.
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