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nylisa
My Children
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The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
Guidelines for what to tidy up weekly and what can be put off for a month or more.
WHAT TO CLEAN EACH WEEK:
Furniture: Dust all hard surfaces.
Floors: Vacuum or mop.
Kitchen sink: Scrub and disinfect.
Appliances: Wipe down surfaces.
Shower: Clean and scrub down.
Counters: Wipe down and disinfect.
Bathtub: Clean and scrub down.
Toilet : Scrub and disinfect.
Sheets: Change and launder.
WHAT TO CLEAN EACH MONTH:
Upholstery: Vacuum.
Stove burner grates: Scrub clean.
Wastebaskets: Wipe out and disinfect.
Moldings: Dust.
Doorknobs: Wipe down and disinfect.
Kitchen cabinets: Wipe down fronts.
Ceiling fans: Wipe off and dust.
Microwave: Clean and deodorize.
WHAT TO CLEAN EVERY 3 TO 6 MONTHS
Curtains (washable): Launder or hand wash.
Mattresses: Vacuum every 3 months; flip every 6 months.
Windows: Wash inside and out.
Furniture (leather): Clean and condition.
Stove hood: Clean and degrease.
Blinds (wooden): Wash.
Appliances (stainless steel): Polish.
Drapes: Deep-vacuum.
Refrigerator: Clean interior.
Baseboards: Wash or wipe down.
Coffeemaker: Clean and descale.
WHAT TO CLEAN EVERY 6 TO 12 MONTHS
Oven: Clean.
Lamp shades: Wash and clean.
Fabric shades (washable): Wash.
Upholstery (washable): Sponge-clean.
Cabinets: Empty and clean.
Slipcovers: Wash or dry-clean.
Tile grout: Scrub.
Pillows: Launder or dry-clean.
Condenser coil (refrigerator): Vacuum or dust.
Comforter: Launder or dry-clean.
Filter (stove hood): Wash and dry.
WHAT TO CLEAN EVERY YEAR OR SO
Rugs: Professionally clean.
Wood floors (polyurethaned): Touch up as needed.
Upholstery (unwashable): Have cleaned every 2 years.
Walls: Wash.
Carpeting: Professionally clean.
Pantry: Clean thoroughly.
Fabric shades: Professionally clean every 2 years.
Drapes: Professionally clean every 2 years.
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LnR6604
I'm Gonna be a Big Brother
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Licia
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Re: The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
Thanks, I guess Im right on track (well for the most part )
Message edited 7/26/2005 1:52:49 PM.
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| Posted 7/26/05 1:52 PM |
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baghag
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Re: The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
thats a good list! but they recommend to scub the shower grout 1x 6months to a year? i do that weekly.
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| Posted 7/26/05 1:53 PM |
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nylisa
My Children
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Re: The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
Posted by baghag
thats a good list! but they recommend to scub the shower grout 1x 6months to a year? i do that weekly.
Me too and I clean my appliances every week too.
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| Posted 7/26/05 1:55 PM |
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LadyMaravilla
Fall Is Here
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Sonia
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Re: The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
I'm pretty good w/ most of this except for Dusting. I hate doing that....
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| Posted 7/26/05 1:55 PM |
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Elbee
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Re: The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
I scrub my stove burners clean every night 
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| Posted 7/26/05 1:58 PM |
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nylisa
My Children
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Re: The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
Posted by Elbee
I scrub my stove burners clean every night
me too
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| Posted 7/26/05 1:59 PM |
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MrsR
My love.
Member since 5/05 6247 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
When to hire a housekeeper???
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| Posted 7/26/05 2:04 PM |
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ChristineR
New Year, New Beginnings!
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Christine
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Re: The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
Posted by MrsR
When to hire a housekeeper???
I'm with you!
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| Posted 7/26/05 2:06 PM |
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mrsmck
Be a big girl!
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Donna
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Re: The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
Thanks for the list.
I'll give it to the Merry Maids when they come to clean next month!!!
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| Posted 7/26/05 2:14 PM |
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AJsMommy122
Stop 2 smell the roses
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Maxine
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Re: The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
Posted by mrsmck
Thanks for the list.
I'll give it to the Merry Maids when they come to clean next month!!!
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| Posted 7/26/05 2:20 PM |
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AJsMommy122
Stop 2 smell the roses
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Maxine
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Re: The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
I think I over clean 
I do most of the stuff on the 3-6 month list and the 6-12 months list once a week or at least once a month
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| Posted 7/26/05 2:24 PM |
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karacg
Babygirl is 4!
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Re: The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
I'll give it to my cleaning girl....oh wait, then she might do LESS!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 7/26/05 2:25 PM |
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Kelly
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Re: The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
Where did you get that list?
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| Posted 7/26/05 2:40 PM |
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nylisa
My Children
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Re: The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
It was posted on AOL Lifestyle Section today.
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| Posted 7/26/05 2:48 PM |
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tourist
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Re: The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
Does anyone actually vacuum their mattress?
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| Posted 7/26/05 3:02 PM |
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Re: The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
Ok, based on this list does anyone have the # to Molly Maid?
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| Posted 7/26/05 3:03 PM |
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Elbee
Zanzibar
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Re: The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
BUMPING FOR MRSWASK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Selden78
I lvoe the fall :)
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Re: The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
YA I allways wash my windows ever 6 months and walls ever year :)
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| Posted 11/7/06 11:07 AM |
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Kissy331
My two miracles!
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Re: The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
I am right on schedule with this!!!! 
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| Posted 11/7/06 11:28 AM |
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anonttcer
BOOOO for fall!
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Re: The Definitive Cleaning Schedule
Posted by Selden78
YA I allways wash my windows ever 6 months and walls ever year :)
Washing walls?
Good lord!
I am a slob!
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| Posted 11/7/06 11:33 AM |
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