Spring Cleaning Checklist Part 2: Days 6-11
We’re back as promised! And as promised here’s week number two of our annual Spring Cleaning checklist.
Depending on how efficient you are in tending to your household chores, you may be able to take on a few of these tasks in one day. If you can, that’s great. And if you can’t, don’t worry. This checklist was created with the idea that since we lead such busy lives most people will need to spread out their Spring cleaning accordingly.
Day 6: Car
- Empty out any and all trash
- Take valuables in the house
- Take it to the car wash and give it a thorough vacuum and dusting inside
- Scrub the exterior, rinse, and repeat until shiny
- Wax to finish
Day 7: Odds & Ends
- Empty and wash all garbage cans and recycling bins
- Organize and declutter your junk/misc drawer
- Change any filters that need it (water filters, refrigerator filters, air filter, etc)
- Wipe down all remotes, phones, Kindles, tablets, and computers (use disinfectant – these items can harbor a large number of bacteria)
- Gather up all those coins laying around and take them to a Coinstar
Day 8: Garage
- Sort through any unused items for donating, selling, or throwing away
- Give it a good sweep inside and out
- Prepare to have a garage sale – get rid of all of your unused items by selling them
Day 9: Fireplace
- Start by opening the windows to ensure proper airflow
- Clean out the fireplace (for minimal users)
- Active users may want to call a chimney sweep
Day 10: Porch
- Sweep off the porch
- Water any plants & plant new plants
- Replace any light bulbs
- Paint the porch if needed
Day 11: Yard
- Rake up any leaves in the yard
- Pick up dog poop
- Empty out the gutters
- Pull Weeds
- Water the grass