Last week, I shared my Weekly Lists, and before that, my Daily Lists. This week, it’s on to the monthly lists. If the daily work is done regularly, the weeklies are pretty easy to do, and they go fast. And if the weekly work is done regularly, the monthly work is pretty easy to do.
Is everything on the list done? Not always. Some months, I even skip tasks. *gasp* I try and make a note if I skip something, so I make sure and get it done the next month.
My lists are a tool to help me take care of my home, not something that has to be followed no matter what. I have learned to not be so hard on myself when it comes to my lists. See, I’m a perfectionist, and can have a hard time with not doing everything perfectly. I’ve learned, (and am still learning) to put people before the lists. While still getting to the lists. 🙂
Here are my monthly cleaning lists.
Schoolroom
clean rug
cob web duty
cull bookshelves
rearrange tops of shelves,cabinets
dust above shelves, put everything where it goes
find things we don’t use anymore to give away
clean light fixtures
Master Bedroom
clean out dresser drawers
cob web duty
clean closet shelves
wash shower walls
clean carpet
clean light fixtures
declutter
turn mattress
mop bathroom
wash rugs
Living / Dining Room
clean light fixtures, ceiling fan
cob web duty
clean carpets
wipe down doors, light switches
move furniture and vacuum under
Kitchen
wipe down laundry room door, inside and out
straighten drawers/ cabinets
clean light fixtures
cob web duty
dust above cabinets
wash rugs
wipe step stool
clean off top of fridge
clean oven
move stove and fridge, clean under
The kids do their own bedrooms and bathroom. Their lists are similar to mine.
Next week, I’ll share how I came up with my lists.
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Seams Inspired says
Hey, bloggy friend! I love your lists! I have lists too. I keep them taped to the back of all the doors. It's a quick and easy reference for all of us…kids included. Thanks for sharing. Happy Tuesday! Larri at Seams Inspired
Marni's Organized Mess says
Great lists! I am a list addict too. hehehe
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Jen says
Yikes! Your monthly list makes me feel lazy…and dirty…time to declutter.
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