There are a million household maintenance chores that should be done on a regular basis to keep you home clean. Finding the time for all of those things is a real challenge, however. To help ensure important items are checked off the list on a regular basis, I created a ‘1st of the Month’ list. It’s a list of 5 small tasks I perform on the 1st of each month. They are things I don’t get to often and need a reminder to do.
My 5 Simple Tasks:
Washer
I’m always amazed at how dirty our front loader gets each month. To clean I use Affresh products. I start with the cleaning wipes and wipe down the door and door gasket (really get down in all the parts). Then I throw in an Affresh tablet and run the clean cycle.
Dryer
Keeping the lint trap clear of debris helps your machine run safely and efficiently. Each month I use a cleaning kit that has a vacuum attachment and a long brush to get deep down.
Dishwasher
Cleaning your dishwasher is as easy as placing a cup/bowl or vinegar on the top rack and running a sanitizing wash cycle.
Coffee Maker
Cleaning my Keurig is a must! To clean I run a descaler through the machine to remove any interior build-up and replace the filter. This descaler and filter combo is a great value.
Phone Storage
While not considered tradition cleaning, this one is important for anyone who takes a lot of cell phone pics (aka everyone). Each month I transfer photos to my cloud storage and delete them from my phone. This frees up storage and helps me keep track of important pics since I use them for my business.
More Household Maintenance Ideas:
Like I said, there are a million little things that need doing so here are 50 more ideas to create your own 1st of the Month list:
- Sanitize & scrub kitchen sink
- Vacuum furnace filter
- Shake entry rugs & clean underneath
- Wipe baseboards
- Wipe cabinet fronts
- Clean microwave
- Clean oven
- Clean toaster
- Wipe refrigerator shelves
- Polish stainless steel appliances
- Clean glass entry doors
- Clean under couch
- Sweep garage
- Clean pet cage/aquarium
- Lint roll curtains
- Stock bathrooms with toilet paper, tissue and soap
- Empty & clean vacuum
- Dust ceiling fans
- Clean garbage cans
- Wash sneakers
- Wash delicates or dry clean items
- Lint roll/dust lamp shades
- Wash mattress protectors
- Clean out purse
- Balance finances
- Clean out email inbox
- Shred documents
- Recycling
- Meal plan
- Dust picture frames
- Wash mop pads & cleaning cloths
- Wash backpacks
- Clean car interior
- Disinfect door knobs
- Wash bath mats
- Clean shower head
- Clean makeup brushes
- Clean hair brushes
- File papers
- Deep clean stove top
- Dust blinds
- Wipe down bathroom drawers
- Clean out junk drawer
- Wash throw blankets
- Dust vents
- Dust light fixtures
- Disinfect bath toys
- Clean disposal
- Disinfect remotes
- Scrub grout lines
I’m sure there are more things that could be added to the list, but I hope this helps you get started. And remember, keep your list small (5 max!) to make it manageable.
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