APRIL 2018 homekeeping society
bathrooms monthly focus + quick tips B A T H R O O M C L E A N I N G C H E C K L I S T O DE-CLUTTER clear bathroom surfaces of any unnecessary items O CLEAN clean and wipe all surfaces (counters, toilets, showers, bathtubs) O DEEP CLEAN vacuum and wash baseboards and floors O DUST dust and clean light fixtures O WINDOW TREATMENTS dust and/or launder window treatments and blinds O CLEAN shower curtains and bath mats O CLEAN MOST TOUCHED AREAS handles, knobs, doors, switches/switchplates O STOCK UP plan ahead and stock up on toilet paper, tissues, and toiletries O PRACTICE take it out, put it away with toiletries + items on the counters O AMBIENCE add something special fluffy white towels, a candle, etc. Q U I C K T I P S This month s goal is to deep clean your bathroom(s). Work through the list in one day or better yet, work on the tasks as you can throughout the month. My suggestion? Split it up and do a little bit every Monday (bathrooms day) throughout the month of April. DISINFECT WITH HYDROGEN PEROXIDE: What is it? Its chemical compound is H2O2 - water and oxygen. It s a colorless and odorless liquid (it looks like water) with non-toxic whitening (bleaching) properties. These same properties are also EXCELLENT at killing germs. How can it be used? Because of its non-toxic chemical makeup it can be used to disinfect toothbrushes, clean wounds, lighten hair, and CLEAN! Where can it be used to clean? Bathrooms and kitchens and rooms - it s especially good for disinfecting, mold removal, and stains on white clothing. Are there any precautions? Hydrogen Peroxide is unstable when it comes in contact with light so you need to keep it in the original brown bottle. If it comes in contact with colored clothing, carpet, towels, etc. it will bleach the fibers. It also has an acidity of 11.75 so DO NOT use it on stone (granite, marble, etc.) as it will etch the surface over time. How can I use it? Use straight out of the bottle if you re pre-treating a stain (on white clothing). Mix up with a little baking soda for a cleaning paste, scrub and rinse clean. This works great for icky grout. My favorite method? Simply put a sprayer on the bottle, spray on a surface that needs disinfection, let it sit and wipe clean. JUST START SOMEWHERE: Let go of your need for perfection trust me, it s holding you back! Set a timer and whatever it is you re waiting to do, just start! F o r e v e r i s c o m p o s e d o f n o w s. - Emily Dickinson
T O D O: MUSTS:
T ODAY IS: TIME 6:00 SCHEDULE 6:30 7:00 7:30 PRIORITIES: errands + phone calls 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 HOMEKEEPING 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 tomorrow 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30
T ODAY IS: TIME 6:00 SCHEDULE 6:30 7:00 7:30 PRIORITIES: errands + phone calls 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 HOMEKEEPING 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 tomorrow 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30
T ODAY IS: TIME 6:00 SCHEDULE 6:30 7:00 7:30 PRIORITIES: errands + phone calls 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 HOMEKEEPING 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 tomorrow 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30
T ODAY IS: TIME 6:00 SCHEDULE 6:30 7:00 7:30 PRIORITIES: errands + phone calls 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 HOMEKEEPING 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 tomorrow 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30
week of: S U N D A Y M O N D A Y PRIORITIES: T U E S D A Y errands + phone calls W E D N E S D A Y T H U R S D A Y s m F R I D A Y t w t S A T U R D A Y f s
week of: M O N D A Y T U E S D A Y PRIORITIES: W E D N E S D A Y errands + phone calls T H U R S D A Y F R I D A Y m t S A T U R D A Y w t f S U N D A Y s s
week of: M O N D A Y T U E S D A Y PRIORITIES: W E D N E S D A Y errands + phone calls T H U R S D A Y F R I D A Y m t S A T U R D A Y w t f S U N D A Y s s
week of: M O N D A Y T U E S D A Y PRIORITIES: W E D N E S D A Y errands + phone calls T H U R S D A Y F R I D A Y m t S A T U R D A Y w t f S U N D A Y s s
week of: M O N D A Y T U E S D A Y PRIORITIES: W E D N E S D A Y errands + phone calls T H U R S D A Y F R I D A Y m t S A T U R D A Y w t f S U N D A Y s s
APRIL 2018 homekeeping S U N D A Y M O N D A Y T U E S D A Y W E D N E S D A Y T H U R S D A Y F R I D A Y S A T U R D A Y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BATHROOMS DUST HOUSE VACUUM WASH FLOORS CATCH-ALL SHEETS+TOWELS 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 BATHROOMS DUST HOUSE VACUUM WASH FLOORS CATCH-ALL SHEETS+TOWELS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 BATHROOMS DUST HOUSE VACUUM WASH FLOORS CATCH-ALL SHEETS+TOWELS 23 24 25 26 27 28 BATHROOMS DUST HOUSE VACUUM WASH FLOORS CATCH-ALL SHEETS+TOWELS 29 30 BATHROOMS rotating cleaning tasks vacuum baseboards vacuum and spot-clean furniture clean light fixtures bathrooms wash rugs polish wood furniture clean oven wipe switches/phones/remotes launder draperies wipe down appliances FOCUS bathrooms DE-CLUTTER clear bathroom surfaces of any unnecessary items CLEAN clean and wipe all surfaces DEEP CLEAN vacuum and wash baseboards and floors DUST dust and clean light fixtures WINDOW TREATMENTS dust and/or launder window treatments CLEAN shower curtains and bath mats CLEAN MOST TOUCHED AREAS handles, knobs, doors, switches STOCK UP stock up on toilet paper, tissues, and toiletries PRACTICE take it out, put it away AMBIENCE add something special
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Forever is composed of nows. QUOTE EMILY DICKINSON CLEAN MAMA. LLC
organ iz ing the bathroom PRIORITIES: FIRST THINGS FIRST: clean + clear surfaces clean toilets + tubs wipe down cabinet fronts vacuum + wash floors inventory towels + linens inventory supplies de drawers de cupboards STEPS TO TAKE: cupboards drawers everything else date started / / date completed / /
B I L L S i b l ls + budget INCOME: giving + savings don t forget 1 15 30