I might have mentioned before that cleaning isn’t exactly my favourite thing to do. I like for my house to be clean. On occasion, I find some satisfaction in getting some tasks done. But for the most part, I just wish it would all take care of itself so that I can make art or go on a day trip or kick back and watch Netflix. I do try to keep up with it as much as I can as I go. Standing in the kitchen waiting for the ground beef to brown – might as well wipe down the counters. Washed my hands – might as well give the sink a quick cleaning while I’m there. But I do have a list of things that can often get overlooked; not just by me, but according to studies, by most people.
Pro tip: Make a list of the things you probably forget to clean. You can use mine for inspiration or keep a note pad on the fridge and add to it as you think of things. Divide that list according to the room it pertains to and write out an index card of often neglected chores for each room. Put those in handy spots in each room. Next time you’ve got a few minutes to spare, take a look at the card and tackle 1 or 2 chores on that list.
THINGS YOU PROBABLY FORGET TO CLEAN
Bedrooms:
Pillows
Mattress
Blinds
Baseboards
Door and window frames
Picture frames
Window tracks
Lampshades
Under the bed and other furniture
Ceiling fan
Light switches
Door knobs
TV remote
Light fixture
Living Room:
Pillows
Upholstery
Blinds
Baseboards
Door and window frames
Picture frames
Window tracks
Lampshades
Under the furniture
Ceiling fan
Light switches
Door knobs
TV remote
Light fixture
Kitchen:
Coffeemaker
Toaster tray
Blinds
Baseboards
Door and window frames
Picture frames
Window tracks
Inside of dishwasher
Stove burners (rings etc.)
Oven
Under and behind stove
Under and behind the fridge, fridge coils
Inside of refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Light switches
Door knobs
Light fixture
Inside of pantry
Stove exhaust fan
Trash can
Recycle bins
Utensil holders/cutlery caddies
Reusable grocery bags
Garbage disposal
Bathroom:
Blinds
Baseboards
Door and window frames
Picture frames
Window tracks
Ceiling fan
Light switches
Door knobs
Light fixture
Shower curtain
Rubber bath mat
Trash can
Makeup brushes
Exhaust fan
Toothbrush cup
Brushes/combs
Makeup – mark dates on new makeup when you get it so you can keep track!
Other:
Washing machine and dryer
Car, car filters – air filter, cabin air filter
Old receipts/mail/magazines
Freezer
Items in need of repair – just get it done!
Purse, keys
Computers, electronics, keyboards
Furnace filter
Brooms, mops, dust pans, dusters
Headphones/ear buds
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