2 Step on it: Clean doormats – or invest in new ones.
3 Duct calls: Clean ac and/or heating ducts; change filters.
4 Chill: If you have a window unit, make sure the air conditioner is debris free.
5 Sunshine cleaning: Clean the laundry room. Clean the washing machine while you’re at it by running an empty load on “hot” with a cup of chlorine bleach.
6 Ducts redux: Clean dryer ducts. Many fires each year are caused by lint accumulating here.
7 No excuses: Clean the
charcoal grill
or your
gas grill
so there's no reason not to cook outside.
8 Power play: Power wash the patio and/or deck. Seal the wood, if necessary.
9 Taking sides: Clean the siding of your house with a hose. Wash off cobwebs, dirt, etc.
10 Nitty gritty: Mold or mildew on the walls? Scrub it off with a solution of diluted chlorine bleach, water and laundry detergent.