As I was cleaning up after the holidays, I realized just how many little projects I needed to do around here. I'm not talking about a big remodel, just lots of little things. And I also realized my house needs a serious DEEP CLEANING. So I sat down and made a list of all the things that need to be cleaned, finished or spruced up. Originally, I thought I could tackle the entire list in a month but after working on it feverishly for a couple weeks, I realize I have at least 2 months worth of work (and that's working a couple hours a day on my list - which I won't be able to maintain). My goal is to touch EVERY surface of the house and go through every item we own! It's a tall order but already things seem so much cleaner and better organized!
So here it is, my Deep Clean 2009 master list. I'm posting it here because hopefully it will keep me motivated. I love checking things off my To Do list and will be updating this list until it is all done!
Carter’s Room
Vinyl quote above bed
Wipe down furniture
Go through closet - DONE
Clean out drawers
Wash windows
Dejunk night stand - DONE
Clean Baseboards
New light fixture
Clean Blinds
Girls’ Room
Frames for Addie’s side - DONE
Name board for Addie
Paint bird house - DONE
Go through drawers
Go through closet
Wipe down baseboards
Wash Windows
New light fixture
Move Hope chest
Clean Blinds
Sell bedding/bed rails
Kids’ bathroom
Wipe down baseboards - DONE
Paint - DONE
New light fixtures
Wash Shower curtain - DONE
Paint Shelf - DONE
Decorate - DONE
Linen Closet
Reorganize
Laundry Room/Game Closet
Wipe down appliances
Clean shelf over washer/dryer
Empty boxes
Bonus Room
Clean out file Cabinet
Baseboards
Windows
Paint touch up - DONE
Vinyl quote in stairwell
Wall Decor
Chalk board
Go through toys
Go through videos/dvds
Clean Blinds
Pantry
Additional shelving - DONE
Door shelf - DONE
Reorganize - DONE
Baseboards - DONE
Kitchen
Clean/wipe out cupboards/drawers
Organize art cabinet - DONE
Clean fridge/freezer - DONE
Clean oven
Windows - DONE
Baseboards
Touch up paint
Clean Blinds - DONE
Small bath
New TP holder
Baseboards - DONE
Family/Living Room
Baseboards
Paint end tables
Windows - DONE
Vacuum under furniture
Clean Blinds - DONE
Master Bedroom
Baseboards
Windows/ledges
Hardware for mirror
Go through drawers
Go through under bed bins
Clean Blinds
Master Bath/Closet
Windows
Baseboards
Mop Tile
Remove luggage - DONE
Organize long term food storage
Go through clothes
Clean Blinds
Garage
Get rid of carpet
Get additional shelf
Organize shelf
Hanging system for bikes
Go through excess boxes
So... if you're stuck inside and have the winter blahs, try making your own list. It feels so good to check things off! {And if you're stuck inside, I sincerely apologize since it's lovely and in the mid 70s here this week. I'm not trying to rub it in... just remember come June, we'll be stuck inside ourselves!}
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Are you sure you're not nesting??? :)
I have some SERIOUS blahs...but I think they're totally weight and postpartum anxiety related and not winter. I get it though. I love my 'lists' and crossing them off! It's so satisfying! Good luck on the list.
Monique - I am in the same mode right now - just really gearing up to start the year off well organized! Thankfully, my house is clean from the holidays - I did a lot before our house guests came to town! I want to see pictures of some of the completed projects - what color did you paint the kids bathroom?
you are a motivated woman! i have been doing some of the same, but on a lesser scale. most of mine is outside since i love to be out there so much. it's just raking raking raking, but I love it.and a cleaned out closet is SOOO nice. I think after christmas it's so great to purge old toys and junk to make room for all that new junk!
goodness! Look how many things you have already checked off. I need to do this too.
Now we need some photos of your progress.
I'm exhausted just reading your list. Yikes! I'm too scared to make my own list. It would be huge. :( But seeing as a live-in maid is not in my future, I'd better get started.
Thanks for sharing!
I'm feeling that I need to do the same thing but I think that I will just hire someone to come in and do it for me because I am feeling very unmotivated these days. Just kidding, but the thought has crossed my mind.
You are so motivating. I love the detailed list idea. I am going to have to start one of my own.
thanks for the great idea. i love making lists and being able to check things off! and cleaning my house is exactly what i need to do! i'm off to make a list! :)
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