Jumpstart January 2024

[jampss]

It's great that you found a plan that works for you! I bet your front porch looks great!

 

[jampss]

Let's see where I am. What room to start on next?

~~~ Cleaning Weekly (or a few weeks) ~~~
Christmas Recovery
Living Room
Dining Room
Carport/ Screen Room
Front Porch/ Entry Way
Master Bedroom
Bathrooms
Kids Rooms
Computer Desk Area
Kitchen
Hall Closets
Laundry Room
Backyard/ Shed

Christmas Recovery
[X] De-decorate living room
[X] De-decorate tree
[X] De-decorate the kitchen and the dining room
[X] De-decorate outside
[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] Organize gift wrapping/bags storage bin
____________________________________________
Living Room
[X] Clean ceiling fan
[X] Dust
[X] Wash window
[X] Vacuum recliner sofa and under
[X] Vacuum under carpet sectional
[X] Organize entertainment center (go thru tapes and CD's, DVD's, give away if not needed)
[X] Go through book shelves (look at all titles - give away if needed)
[X] Look at all knick-knacks (give away if not needed)
____________________________________________
Dining Room
[X] Wipe down table and chairs with furniture oil
[X] Dust ceiling fan
[X] Dust Photo Album shelf
____________________________________________
Screen Room/ Carport
[X] Clear out Rubbermaid Unit
[X] Clear out tool area
[X] Sweep/ Vacuum
[X] Wipe chairs, table, bench etc.
[X] Clean up recycle & trash can area
____________________________________________
Front Porch
[] Clean the light fixture.
[] Sweep the porch.
[] Sweep down the walls and get rid of cobwebs.
[] Wash the windows
[X] Trim hedges
[] Front Door oiled
[] New door wreath/decoration
____________________________________________
Master Bedroom
[] Clean and re-hang curtains
[X] Organize nightstand drawer, sweaters bins, chest of drawers
[] Clean window
[] Clean out under bed
[X] Clean out closet
[] Dust
[] vacuum
____________________________________________
Master Bath & Hall Bath
[X] 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
[X] Organize under sink
[] sweep floor, clean baseboards
____________________________________________
Son's Room (His Job to Do)
[] Clean under bed
[] Go through books
[] Go through closet
[] Dust Desk, Computer, Shelves
[] Vacuum
____________________________________________
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 ... DH/DS helps
[X] Go through filing cabinet, organize the home school files
[] Go through shelves above the computer, organize, give away
[] Go through book cases, organize, give away
[X] Organize craft table
[X] Organize, closet, give away unused items (contains craft stuff and stuff-stuff)
[] Dust everything else
[] Vacuum
____________________________________________
Kitchen Surfaces/ Kitchen Inside Cabinets & Such
[] Wash down all fronts of cabinets
[] Wash down frig, stove, micro, dishwasher
[] Wash down all counter tops including bar area
[X] Organize Cabinets Under: Sink, By Stove
[] Organize Cabinets Upper: Sink, By Stove, Above frig
[] Clean out frig and wipe down and pull out and [X] sweep behind
[] Wipe out stove and [X]sweep underneath
[X] Clean inside dishwasher w/vinegar rinse
[X] Wipe out microwave w/vinegar
____________________________________________
Hall Closets
[X] Organize Pantry closet
[] 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!
[X] Go through Towel/Sheet/Medicine hall closet
____________________________________________
Laundry Room
[] Wash down inside/outside of back door
[] Go through shelves and throw away or give away
[] Wipe down washer (or vinegar clean), inside of tub and fabric softener tube
[] Wipe down dryer and clean lint trap outside of house and front panel
[] Mop
____________________________________________
Backyard & Shed
[] Clean out shed, throw away or donate, Sweep out
[] Clean out play house, throw away or donate, Sweep out

 

[halimer]

Let's see where I am. What room to start on next?

You've accomplished so much already!

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

I'll be working on the study this week. Should not take too much.

 

[jampss]

Next up:

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

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

I did half of the bedroom yesterday and ran out of time. Will finish it up on Friday. Still need to wash all the Winter linen so will do that very soon. It is starting to cool down.

 

[jampss]

I have read two articles on procrastination ... I have great lists for my house cleaning/organizing ... but then I sort of avoid ... LOL

Some of this made sense!

Part 1 - https://waitbutwhy.com/2013/10/why-procrastinators-procrastinate.html
Part 2 - https://waitbutwhy.com/2013/11/how-to-beat-procrastination.html

 

[Ahorsesoul]

I have read two articles on procrastination ... I have great lists for my house cleaning/organizing ... but then I sort of avoid ... LOL

Some of this made sense!

Part 1 - https://waitbutwhy.com/2013/10/why-procrastinators-procrastinate.html
Part 2 - https://waitbutwhy.com/2013/11/how-to-beat-procrastination.html

Thanks for the links. Love the approach but now I want to go to googlemaps and take a scroll in India….

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

I have great lists for my house cleaning/organizing ... but then I sort of avoid ... LOL

I too have many lists and plans and goals. Often too many for the time I have. I often run out of physical energy to finish it all.

 

[jampss]

Well, I still haven't done a thing on the front porch, but because we replaced our hot water heater, that room got cleaned!!

And actually, the friend/handyman laid down new peel and stick flooring squares in there so it really looks nice!!

So, just seeming to go here and there checking off a few things now and again.


~~~ Cleaning Weekly (or a few weeks) ~~~
Christmas Recovery
Living Room
Dining Room
Carport/ Screen Room
Front Porch/ Entry Way
Master Bedroom
Bathrooms
Kids Rooms
Computer Desk Area
Kitchen
Hall Closets
Laundry Room
Backyard/ Shed

Christmas Recovery
[X] De-decorate living room
[X] De-decorate tree
[X] De-decorate the kitchen and the dining room
[X] De-decorate outside
[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] Organize gift wrapping/bags storage bin
____________________________________________
Living Room
[X] Clean ceiling fan
[X] Dust
[X] Wash window
[X] Vacuum recliner sofa and under
[X] Vacuum under carpet sectional
[X] Organize entertainment center (go thru tapes and CD's, DVD's, give away if not needed)
[X] Go through book shelves (look at all titles - give away if needed)
[X] Look at all knick-knacks (give away if not needed)
____________________________________________
Dining Room
[X] Wipe down table and chairs with furniture oil
[X] Dust ceiling fan
[X] Dust Photo Album shelf
____________________________________________
Screen Room/ Carport
[X] Clear out Rubbermaid Unit
[X] Clear out tool area
[X] Sweep/ Vacuum
[X] Wipe chairs, table, bench etc.
[X] Clean up recycle & trash can area
____________________________________________
Front Porch
[] Clean the light fixture.
[] Sweep the porch.
[] Sweep down the walls and get rid of cobwebs.
[] Wash the windows
[X] Trim hedges
[] Front Door oiled
[] New door wreath/decoration
____________________________________________
Master Bedroom
[] Clean and re-hang curtains
[X] Organize nightstand drawer, sweaters bins, chest of drawers
[X] Clean window
[] Clean out under bed
[X] Clean out closet
[] Dust
[] vacuum
____________________________________________
Master Bath & Hall Bath
[X] 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
[X] Organize under sink
[] sweep floor, clean baseboards
____________________________________________
Son's Room (His Job to Do)
[] Clean under bed
[] Go through books
[] Go through closet
[] Dust Desk, Computer, Shelves
[] Vacuum
____________________________________________
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 ... DH/DS helps
[X] Go through filing cabinet, organize the home school files
[] Go through shelves above the computer, organize, give away
[] Go through book cases, organize, give away
[X] Organize craft table
[X] Organize, closet, give away unused items (contains craft stuff and stuff-stuff)
[] Dust everything else
[] Vacuum
____________________________________________
Kitchen Surfaces/ Kitchen Inside Cabinets & Such
[] Wash down all fronts of cabinets
[] Wash down frig, stove, micro, dishwasher
[] Wash down all counter tops including bar area
[X] Organize Cabinets Under: Sink, By Stove
[X] Organize Cabinets Upper: Sink, By Stove, Above frig
[] Clean out frig and wipe down and pull out and [X] sweep behind
[] Wipe out stove and [X]sweep underneath
[X] Clean inside dishwasher w/vinegar rinse
[X] Wipe out microwave w/vinegar
____________________________________________
Hall Closets
[X] Organize Pantry closet
[] Vacuum floor and dust shelf
[] Put back only what needs to be in there!
[X] Take everything out of hot water/heater/AC closet
[X] Vacuum floor
[X] Put back things only if they can do there and NOT be a fire hazzard!
[X] Go through Towel/Sheet/Medicine hall closet
____________________________________________
Laundry Room
[] Wash down inside/outside of back door
[X] Go through shelves and throw away or give away
[X] Wipe down washer (or vinegar clean), inside of tub and fabric softener tube
[] Wipe down dryer and clean lint trap outside of house and front panel
[] Mop
____________________________________________
Backyard & Shed
[] Clean out shed, throw away or donate, Sweep out
[] Clean out play house, throw away or donate, Sweep out

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

I am so far behind at the moment. I will have to wait to get back from my trip and restart.
The good news is that there is no actual time frame only a self imposed one.

 

[jampss]

Yay! Did the front porch!!

I have been enjoying the backyard garden with weeding, transplanting seedlings, and planting onion butts! LOL

I will finish up some KITCHEN things on the list!!


~~~ Cleaning Weekly (or a few weeks) ~~~
Christmas Recovery
Living Room
Dining Room
Carport/ Screen Room
Front Porch/ Entry Way
Kitchen
Master Bedroom
Bathrooms
Kids Rooms
Computer Desk Area
Hall Closets
Laundry Room
Backyard/ Shed



Christmas Recovery
[X] De-decorate living room
[X] De-decorate tree
[X] De-decorate the kitchen and the dining room
[X] De-decorate outside
[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] Organize gift wrapping/bags storage bin
____________________________________________
Living Room
[X] Clean ceiling fan
[X] Dust
[X] Wash window
[X] Vacuum recliner sofa and under
[X] Vacuum under carpet sectional
[X] Organize entertainment center (go thru tapes and CD's, DVD's, give away if not needed)
[X] Go through book shelves (look at all titles - give away if needed)
[X] Look at all knick-knacks (give away if not needed)
____________________________________________
Dining Room
[X] Wipe down table and chairs with furniture oil
[X] Dust ceiling fan
[X] Dust Photo Album shelf
____________________________________________
Screen Room/ Carport
[X] Clear out Rubbermaid Unit
[X] Clear out tool area
[X] Sweep/ Vacuum
[X] Wipe chairs, table, bench etc.
[X] Clean up recycle & trash can area
____________________________________________
Front Porch
[X] Clean the light fixture.
[X] Sweep the porch.
[X] Sweep down the walls and get rid of cobwebs.
[X] Wash the windows
[X] Trim hedges
[] Front Door oiled
[X] New door wreath/decoration (not needed this year)
____________________________________________
Kitchen Surfaces/ Kitchen Inside Cabinets & Such
[] Wash down all fronts of cabinets
[] Wash down frig, stove, micro, dishwasher
[] Wash down all counter tops including bar area
[X] Organize Cabinets Under: Sink, By Stove
[X] Organize Cabinets Upper: Sink, By Stove, Above frig
[] Clean out frig and wipe down and pull out and [X] sweep behind
[] Wipe out stove and [X] sweep underneath
[X] Clean inside dishwasher w/vinegar rinse
[X] Wipe out microwave w/vinegar
____________________________________________
Master Bedroom
[] Clean and re-hang curtains
[X] Organize nightstand drawer, sweaters bins, chest of drawers
[X] Clean window
[] Clean out under bed
[X] Clean out closet
[] Dust
[] vacuum
____________________________________________
Master Bath & Hall Bath
[X] 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
[X] Organize under sink
[] sweep floor, clean baseboards
____________________________________________
Son's Room (His Job to Do)
[] Clean under bed
[] Go through books
[] Go through closet
[] Dust Desk, Computer, Shelves
[] Vacuum
____________________________________________
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 ... DH/DS helps
[X] Go through filing cabinet, organize the home school files
[] Go through shelves above the computer, organize, give away
[] Go through book cases, organize, give away
[X] Organize craft table
[X] Organize, closet, give away unused items (contains craft stuff and stuff-stuff)
[] Dust everything else
[] Vacuum
____________________________________________
Hall Closets
[X] Organize Pantry closet
[] Vacuum floor and dust shelf
[] Put back only what needs to be in there!
[X] Take everything out of hot water/heater/AC closet
[X] Vacuum floor
[X] Put back things only if they can do there and NOT be a fire hazzard!
[X] Go through Towel/Sheet/Medicine hall closet
____________________________________________
Laundry Room
[] Wash down inside/outside of back door
[X] Go through shelves and throw away or give away
[X] Wipe down washer (or vinegar clean), inside of tub and fabric softener tube
[] Wipe down dryer and clean lint trap outside of house and front panel
[] Mop
____________________________________________
Backyard & Shed
[] Clean out shed, throw away or donate, Sweep out
[] Clean out play house, throw away or donate, Sweep out