This week we return to scheduling tasks for the public areas of your home (rooms seen by guests). The advantage of using a list is two-fold; you won’t forget anything and chores can be divided by family members.
Entryway
Shake out doormat
Sweep
Mop
Living Room
Recycle old newspaper/magazines
Dust
- Mantle
- Furniture
- Picture frames, ceiling fan, lamps, lamp shades and window treatments
Polish furniture
Sweep fireplace
Vacuum
- Floor
- Under sofa
- Beneath sofa cushions
Kitchen
Clean
- Cook top
- Inside of microwave
- Inside fridge
- Sink
Disinfect fridge handle, microwave handle, other doorknobs in house and phones
Edit old/expired fridge and pantry contents
Sweep and mop floor
Launder kitchen towels and potholders
Create
- Dinner menus for the week
- Grocery list
Next week I’ll focus on weekly tasks for other rooms in your home.
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