The Monthly
Deep Clean
AREA 1: the kitchen
EMPTY SINK AND DISHWASHER
RUN DISH CYCLE WITH WHITE VINEGAR
WIPE DOWN COUNTERTOPS
SHARPEN KITCHEN KNIVES
EMPTY FRIDGE, CLEAN THOROUGHLY
CLEAN MICROWAVE
CLEAN STOVETOP + OVEN
WIPE DOWN CABINETS
WIPE DOWN BACKSPLASH
SANITIZE FAN, VENT FILTERS
ORGANIZE UNDER THE SINK CLUTTER
CLEAN PET DISHES
CLEAN AND SANITIZE TRASH CANS
AREA 2: the bathroom
WIPE DOWN THE MIRROR, COUNTERTOP,
SINK, TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER, ETC.
ORGANIZE MEDICINE CABINET
WIPE CABINETS AND WALLS
WASH BATH MATS AND RUGS
WIPE BASEBOARDS
VACUUM AND MOP FLOOR
CLEAN SHOWER WALL
CLEAN SHOWER HEAD
CLEAN BATHTUB
AREA 3:
the living room
WASH: COUCH COVER, PILLOW COVER,
THROWS
WIPE DOWN COFFEE TABLE
ADD FRESH FLOWERS
AREA 4: the bedroom
VACUUM / SPRINKLE BAKING SODA ON MATTRESS
WASH BEDDING:
SHEETS
DUVET
PILLOW COVERS
AREA 5: the entryway
DECLUTTER / PUT AWAY UNWANTED ITEMS
PUT AWAY SHOES
CLEAR ENTRYWAY BENCH
DUST COBWEBS, SURFACES, AND BASEBOARDS
VACUUM AND MOP FLOORS
SANITIZE DOOR, HANDLES, AND SWITCHES
AREA 6: the laundry room
RUN EMPTY CYCLE WITH WHITE VINEGAR
CLEAN GUNK FROM UNDER THE WASHER
WIPE DOWN TOP OF WASHER + DRYER
AREA 7: the closet
REVIEW UNWORN ITEMS
STRAIGHTEN UP CLOTHING
AREA 8: the balcony
SWEEP FLOORS
WIPE DOWN FURNITURE
CHECK ON PLANTS