My Monthly Chores

Monthlies:


Week 1:
Entrance:
-get bins off deck
-bins upright with lids
-toys put away
-make sure all trash is picked up
-trash bags are in back of truck
-pet meds
-pet baths

Pantry:
-Clean top of pantry; organize; wipe down
-clean out baskets; toss expired, damaged and unwanted foods or foods with less than a serving
-clean floor between pantry & fridge
-update inventory
-update grocery list (check fridge/freezer inventories, meal plans & calendar)

Freezer:
-defrost (7th of month)

Week 2:
Kitchen:
-dust ceiling, wall corners, door jambs, knobs & hinges
-clean light fixtures and switches
-clean cabinet under sink
-clean trash can cubby
-clean out oven drawer
-toss foods from fridge/freezers (unwanted, less than a serving or old condiments)
-update fridge/freezers inventories
-update grocery list (check pantry inventory, meal plans & calendar)
-clean oven
-clean hood/vent
-clean cabinets
-clean shelf
-clean top of microwave
-clean organizer
-clean baskets
-clean beside fridge
-clean buffet
-clean armoire
-clean desk
-clean microwave cart
-clean print stand
-jet dry in dishwasher
-scrub floor
-change oil in fryer
-vinegar cycle in dishwasher
-clean walls
-clean door
-clean windows (inside & out)
-vacuum floor, chairs, under furniture & baseboards
-plan menus (8th of month)
-plan grocery list (9th of month)
-shop for groceries (10th of month)
-OAMC (start on 11th of month)

Master Bedroom Closet:
-dust (don't forget ceiling, corners, door jamb)
-clean walls
-clear shelf (toss; donate)
-clear clothes rods (store; donate)
-clean floor
-straighten shoe organizer
-shine or clean shoes that need it
-vacuum
-sdac
-hang cedar freshener

Week 3:
Laundry Room:
-test smoke detector
-dust ceiling, wall corners, & door jambs
-clean light fixtures and switches
-clean walls
-clean dryer vent
-clean washer hoses
-bleach cycle in washer
-scrub floor
-vacuum floor, under furniture & baseboards

Bathroom:
-dust ceiling, wall corners, door jambs, knobs & hinges
-clean light fixtures and switches
-clean cabinet
-clean walls
-clean door
-scrub floor
-vacuum floor, under furniture & baseboards

Girls' Bedroom Closet:
-dust (don't forget ceiling, corners, door jamb)
-clean walls
-clear shelf (toss; donate)
-clear clothes rods (store; donate)
-clean floor
-straighten shoe organizer
-shine or clean shoes that need it
-vacuum
-sdac
-hang cedar freshener

Week 4:
Master Bedroom:
-dust ceiling, wall corners & door jambs
-clean light fixtures and switches
-clean window coverings (blinds)
-clean laptop stand
-clean dresser
-clean closet
-clean gun cab.
-clean walls
-clean window & sill
-clean tv/dvd
-clean lamp
-toss old under garments
-send books to mom
-vacuum bed, under furniture & baseboards

Jacob's Bedroom Closet:
-dust (don't forget ceiling, corners, door jamb)
-clean walls
-clear shelf (toss; donate)
-clear clothes rods (store; donate)
-clean floor
-straighten shoe organizer
-shine or clean shoes that need it
-vacuum
-sdac
-hang cedar freshener

Week 5:
Jacob's Bedroom:
-test smoke detector
-dust ceiling, ceiling fan & wall corners
-clean tv/dvd
-clean window & sill
-clean walls
-toss old under garments
-scrub floor
-vacuum floor, bed, under furniture & baseboards

Office:
-dust ceiling, wall corners, door jambs, knobs & hinges
-clean light fixtures and switches
-clean out drawers
-go through files
-clean front door
-clean window & sill
-clean walls
-clean scrapbook organizer
-scrub floor
-vacuum floor, chair, under furniture & baseboards

Girls' Bedroom:
-dust ceiling, wall corners & door jambs
-clean light fixtures and switches
-clean window & sill
-clean walls
-toss old under garments
-scrub floor
-vacuum floor, beds, under furniture & baseboards

Van:
-get detailed
-vacuum

Shed:
-rearrange bins