may house cleaning checklist
Some home maintenance and cleaning tasks need to be done once or twice a year.
The problem is, we forget to do them once or twice a year.
Or else, we tend to save it all for spring cleaning. And then that doesn't happen, either.
Instead, try breaking down annual, monthly chores into a monthly cleaning checklist.
Here is the May house cleaning checklist that works best for me.
1 Think Alfresco House Cleaning
The May house cleaning checklist starts with a thorough cleaning of patio furniture and umbrellas.
2 Step On It
Clean doormats – or invest in new ones.
3 Duct Calls
Clean air conditioner and heating ducts; change filters. Clean dryer ducts.
4 Monthly Cleaning Chill Time
If you have a window unit, make sure the air conditioner is debris free. Dust or vacuum vents.
5 Sunshine Cleaning
Clean the laundry room. And 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 home fires each year are caused by lint accumulating here.
7 No Excuses
Clean the
charcoal grill
or gas grill
so there's no reason not to cook outside.
8 Power Play
Power wash the patio and deck. Seal the wood, if necessary.
9 Taking Sides
Clean the exterior wall sidings with a hose. Wash off cobwebs, dirt, etc.
10 Nitty Gritty: Your Final May House Cleaning Checklist Chore
Mold or mildew on the walls? Scrub it off with a solution of diluted chlorine bleach, water and laundry detergent.
