cleaning questions

Sure- I'll Share! Here is my list. Beware: It is long and I know I am leaving stuff out but these are the most general/main items. Obviously it is different depending on the type of home you have and items you have, but I hope this is a good basis for you.

Cleaning The Apartment

Kitchen

-Do All The Dishes
-Throw Sponge in Dishwasher
-Put Dishes Away
-Clean Stovetop
-Wipe Out Microwave
-Put Away Things On Countertops
-Clean Countertops
-Clorox Countertops
-Clean Sink
-Clean the Fridge (throw out anything old and wipe down shelves)
-Wipe Down Fronts of Cabinets and All Handles
-Sweep Floor
-Wet-Jet Floor
-Empty Trash

Hallway

-Vacuum Carpet
-Use Carpet Cleaner If Necessary
-Tidy Front Hall Closet
-Pick up anything on the floor

Living Room

-Dust TV and equipment
-Wood Polish TV Unit
-Vacuum Carpet
-Clean Coffee Table
-Windex Windows and Clean Windowsill
-Magic Eraser Walls
-Fabric Febreeze Couch

Dining Room

-Wash Table
-Wood Polish Table
-Vacuum Carpet
-Wipe down blinds and sliding doors

Stairs

-Vacuum Stairs
-Magic Eraser walls

Upstairs Hallway

-Put away anything out
-Make sure all laundry is put away
-Dust
-Vacuum
-Clean Window and Windowsill
-Magic Eraser walls

Desk Area

-Organize Papers
-File
-Wipe down desks
-Push in Chairs
-Empty trash and shredder bin

Bathroom

-Wash Towels and Floor Mats
-Clean Shower (this is my least favorite chore!!)
-Clean Toilet
-Clean Sink and Countertop
-Sweep Floor
-Wet-Jet Floor
-Windex Mirrors

Bedroom

-Put away all of the Clothes Around
-Make the Bed
-Make Sure All Drawers and Closet Doors Are Closed
-Wipe Blinds, Window and Windowsill
-Windex Mirror
-Dust Furniture
-Clorox bedside tables
-Vacuum Carpet
-Magic Eraser Walls

Garage

-Organize Garage
-Bring Trash and Recycling to Main Garbage Bins
-Sweep Floor
-Febreeze


*I also like to bug spray the entire apartment.

Your post reminded me I NEEDED to clean the bathroom...so I just did that.

I try to clean a little every day or I end up having to do a massive clean session (like I just had to do on the bathroom that hasn't been touched for *eek* about 3 weeks )