Kids’ Rooms
Oil or wax the dining room furniture (if appropriate)
Wash hard plastic toys. Clean favorite stuffed animals (follow
Spot treat any stains on chair cushions (if applicable)
instructions on the tag).
Wash table linens
Weed out outgrown toys, clothes and shoes. Store for younger
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siblings or get rid of them
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Office
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Catch up on filing important paperwork
Living Room/Family Room
Shred any documents with personal information that you no longer need
Vacuum sofa (be sure to get under the cushions), and spot treat
Clean your computer – dust the screen; sanitize the keyboard;
any stains
and vacuum between the keys
Wash furniture slipcovers, pillowcases and blankets
Back up any important files
Air out throw pillows on a sunny day
Run a complete virus scan
Vacuum under and behind furniture
Check for software updates
Dust all electronics – TV, DVD player, sound system, etc.
Dust off your printer and any other electronics
Dust end tables, coffee table, bookcases, mantle, entertainment
Organize photos (both digital and print)
center and all other surfaces
Declutter desktop and drawers. Get rid of things you no longer need
Sanitize remote controls
Vacuum/sweep under the desk and any other furniture
Declutter, and get rid of items you know longer need (DVDs, CDs,
Vacuum any upholstered furniture
magazines, books, etc.). Recycle old magazines and newspapers
Clean office floor
Clean out fireplace for the season
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Foyer/Hall Closet
Dining Room
Go through coats, shoes, gloves, etc. Wash and store out of season
Dust/clean dining room table, chairs, sideboard, etc. Be sure to get
items. Get rid of things that you no longer need. Make a note of
neglected spots, like legs and tops of hutches/display cabinets
items you’ll need to buy for next winter.