2014 Looking Ahead to Jumping Into Cleaning!

[jampss]

Here is my plan ... I may stick to it ... I would like to stick to it ... we'll see! LOL


The first two weeks of Jumpstart January will be Christmas Recovery....
January 1-15

[] De-decorate living room and tree and ... mark the boxes!!!!
[] De-decorate the kitchen and the dining room ... mark the boxes!!!!
[] De-decorate outside
[] Create a gift closet
[] Clean out Christmas notebook, print updated pages
[] Clean out refrigerator.....get rid of any lingering leftovers.
[] Pack away holiday DVDs, music, books etc.
[] Create or organize gift wrapping box/storage spot...put in new rolls of paper, tissue, ribbons, bags, etc



Cleaning Weekly/Monthly

Christmas Recovery
Living Room
Front Porch/ Entry Way
Master Bedroom
Bathrooms
Kids Rooms
Carport/ Screen Room
Computer Desk Area
Kitchen
Dining Room
Hall Closets
Laundry Room
Backyard/ Shed



Living Room
[] Clean ceiling fan
[] Dust
[] Wash window
[] Vacuum recliner sofa and under
[] Vacuum under carpet sectional
[] Organize entertainment center (go thru tapes and CD's, DVD's, mark on list, give away if not needed)
[] Go through book shelves (look at all titles - give away if needed)
[] Look at all knick-knacks (give away if not needed)

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Front Porch
[] Clean the light fixture.
[] Sweep the porch.
[] Sweep down the walls and get rid of cobwebs.
[] Wash the windows
[] Trim hedges
[] Front Door oiled
[] New Wreath

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Master Bedroom
[] Clean and re-hang curtains
[] Organize nightstand drawer, sweater stand, chest of drawers
[] Clean window
[] Clean out under bed
[] Clean out closet
[] Dust
[] vacuum

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Master Bath & Hall Bath
[] De-clutter medicine cabinet and other shelves
[] Clean cabinet doors, switches, vents, light fixtures, tub (Mr. Clean sponge)
[] Clean shower
[] Clean toilet, counters, sinks, mirrors (the usual)
[] vacuum the wooden slats to cupboard doors
[] Organize under sink
[] sweep floor, clean baseboards
[] Go through son's tubby toys

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Son's Room
[] Clean under bed
[] Go through toys and books
[] Go through closet
[] Dust
[] Vacuum

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Screen Room/ Carport
[] Clear out Rubbermaid Unit
[] Clear out Mike's tool area
[] Sweep/ Vacuum
[] Clean up recycle & trash can area
[] Check wind chimes, replace if broken
[] Wash down freezer
[] Defrost freezer
[] Wipe chairs, table, bench etc.

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Computer Desk Area/ Craft/ School Room
[] Go through desk drawers
[] Dust and organize the pile of paper crap by the computer
[] Air blow out inside of computer ... hubby helps
[] Go through filing cabinet, organize the home school files
[] Go through shelves above the computer, organize, give away (contains books, Christmas bags, boxes of stuff)
[] Go through book cases, organize, give away
[] Organize under large craft table ... my Christmas present hiding place!
[] Organize, closet, give away unused items (contains craft stuff and stuff-stuff)
[] Dust everything else
[] Go over bulletin boards and take off old news
[] Vacuum

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Kitchen Surfaces/ Kitchen Inside Cabinets & Such
[] Wash down all fronts of cabinets
[] Wash down frig, stove, micro, dishwasher
[] Wash down all counter tops
[] Organize Cabinets Under: Sink, By Stove, By phone, Wooden Bin
[] Organize Cabinets Upper: Sink, By Stove, By phone, Above frig
[] Clean out frig and wipe down
[] Wipe out stove
[] Clean inside dishwasher w/vinegar rinse
[] Wipe out microwave

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Hall Closets
[] Take everything out of coat closet and sort through
[] Vacuum floor and dust shelf
[] Put back only what needs to be in there!
[] Take everything out of hot water/heater/AC closet
[] Vacuum floor
[] Put back things only if they can do there and NOT be a fire hazzard!
[] Go through Towel/Sheet/Medicine closet
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Laundry Room
[] Wash down inside/outside of back door
[] Go through shelves and throw away or give away
[] Reorganize the soap shelf
[] Reorganize the nail and screw jars, replace some
[] Mike go through work bench
[] Wipe down washer, inside of tub and fabric softener tube
[] Wipe down dryer and clean lint trap outside of house and front panel
[] Mop

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Backyard & Shed
[] Clean out shed, throw away or Freecycle unwanted items
[] Sweep out
[] Check toys, throw out old broken items

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Dining Room
[] Wash down table and chairs
[] Take off seats and vacuum
[] redo material on seats and cover with plastic vinyl if needed
[] dust and organize food wine rack

 

[teachermomof2]

Looks like a great plan!

 

[jampss]

Thanks!

Thanks teachermomof2 ... I'm good at writing out the plan .. it's the carrying out that gets me sometimes. LOL

 

[Ahorsesoul]

Oh yes, very nice.

 

[luludou]

I've got a cleaning list I reuse year after year. I did a new list of what I'd like to CHANGE in each room.

 

[Sugarplum]

I was hoping someone would start 2014. Good motivation to read what others are doing.

We have a lot to do since DS has moved out. Starting with getting the rest of his stuff out of his old bedroom. With Christmas it became stuffed with storage totes and gifts. Can't wait to get that put away, get his stuff out and set up the new guest/multi-purpose room.

That is just the tip of the iceberg!

 

[AnnieClaus]

Wow! You go, girl!

Look forward to reading your progress!

Are you setting aside a certain amount of time per day? Waiting for the weekends?
I'm always curious as to how people do these big tasks- see if something will help me.

Annie

 

[aggy]

Thanks teachermomof2 ... I'm good at writing out the plan .. it's the carrying out that gets me sometimes. LOL

Same here. Love your plan.

 

[HouseElf]

Great plan! :snowman:

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

What a great plan. Breaking it down into smaller sections will make it more manageable.
Looking forward to seeing your progress.

 

[jampss]

Yes!

I've got a cleaning list I reuse year after year. I did a new list of what I'd like to CHANGE in each room.

Very good idea! Last year we had carpet taken out and flooring put in. So, everything was moved and changed and I had to do that too!

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

I want to revisit each room in my house. When we moved things were just placed and although it looks nice it needs revisiting.

 

[jampss]

Jumpstart January 2014

I've done some stuff!
:snowman2:

The first two weeks of Jumpstart January will be Christmas Recovery....
January 1-15

[] De-decorate living room and tree and ... mark the boxes!!!!
[] De-decorate the kitchen and the dining room ... mark the boxes!!!!
[] De-decorate outside
[X] Create a gift closet
[X] Clean out Christmas notebook, print updated pages
[X] Clean out refrigerator.....get rid of any lingering leftovers.
[] Put away holiday DVDs, music, books etc. on Christmas Shelf in living room
[X] Create or organize gift wrapping box/storage spot...put in new rolls of paper, tissue, ribbons, bags, etc



Cleaning Weekly/Monthly

Christmas Recovery
Living Room
Front Porch/ Entry Way
Master Bedroom
Bathrooms
Kids Rooms
Carport/ Screen Room
Computer Desk Area
Kitchen
Dining Room
Hall Closets
Laundry Room
Backyard/ Shed

 

[jampss]

Jumpstart January 2014

Well, I have the tree down and ornaments put away in the box. My step ma was visiting and she helped. Nice to talk about all the ornaments and their stories.

So, the decor is still up ... will be tacking that next!

 

[jampss]

Jumpstart January 2014

I managed to put away the Christmas dishes and drag back out the regular ones into the cupboards! Baby steps!

:snowman2:

However, I still haven't taken down Christmas decor! LOL

 

[jampss]

Done!!

Yes!!! I did the first section of my plan! Just put away the holiday decor ... last night! LOL
:snowman2:

The first two weeks of Jumpstart January will be Christmas Recovery....
January 1-15

[X] De-decorate living room and tree and ... mark the boxes!!!!
[X] De-decorate the kitchen and the dining room ... mark the boxes!!!!
[X] De-decorate outside
[X] Create a gift closet
[X] Clean out Christmas notebook, print updated pages
[X] Clean out refrigerator.....get rid of any lingering leftovers.
[X] Put away holiday DVDs, music, books etc. on Christmas Shelf in living room
[X] Create or organize gift wrapping box/storage spot...put in new rolls of paper, tissue, ribbons, bags, etc

 

[Cindylouwho]

Good job Jampss! And you created a gift closet to boot? Nice! Be sure to not "delete" these off your master list. Maybe copy and paste them down at the bottom of your list in a "Done" section or something so you can look back on all you did when you need to remember how much you ROCK.

 

[jampss]

Thanks!

Good job Jampss! And you created a gift closet to boot? Nice! Be sure to not "delete" these off your master list. Maybe copy and paste them down at the bottom of your list in a "Done" section or something so you can look back on all you did when you need to remember how much you ROCK.

Thanks, Cindylouwho!