March

Month 3 – Spring Cleaning

Tasks I need to do to Spring Clean my home

• Clean each room thoroughly top to bottom, wiping woodwork and cleaning behind the furniture

• Opening all the windows to let in fresh air

• Washing curtains, cushions and covers

• Cleaning lampshades

• Cleaning cupboards, shelves and drawers

• Maintaining machines and tools

• Decorate with spring flowers and objects

• Clean windows inside and out

• Sweep down and jet wash paths outside

• Replant tubs with flowers

Spring Cleaning tasks in no particular order

1. Dust over ceilings in each room with Hoover tool
2. Take down each lampshade and brush – clean bulbs – replace
3. Dust each blind with Hoover tool
4. Wipe down leather chairs and Hoover settee
5. Clean each of pictures and mirrors with vinegar solution and polish
6. Dust books with Hoover tool and a small soft brush
7. Clean food processor and juicer
8. Clean out both fridges and freezer
9. Clean oven and hob
10. Clean windows inside and outside
11. Clean gas fire and coals
12. Wash cushion covers, throw and fleeces
13. Wipe skirting boards, radiators, doors
14. Wash down bathroom walls and tiles
15. Clean on tops of cupboards
16. Clean clocks and reset
17. Clean washing machine and run maintenance wash
18. Clean switches, sockets and doorknobs
19. Sweep and jet wash paths outside
20. Re-edge grass by side of drive – half done
    
21. Clean kettle
22. Clean dining room cabinet
23. Wash winter coats and put away
24. Clean winter boots and put away
25. Use swifter on walls
26. Pull out furniture and clean beneath and behind
27. Wash curtains
28. Wash mattress protectors and pillows
29. Clean out bins and wheelie bins
30. Clean outdoor pots
31. Clean flooring – wash or Hoover

Gosh I feel exhausted just writing the list!

Where time allows I hope to tackle one task each day and I will start at the top of each room and work my way downwards.