February Check-list
TO DO
Linen and hall closets
Remove contents
Sort and clean items
Wash shelves and re line
Wash walls and ceiling
Wipe floor and molding
Clean top
Wash and polish doors. Clean handles and hinges.
Bathroom
Shampoo carpet and treat stains
Wash/replace shower curtain
Clean, polish and wax shower curtain rod
Replace shower hooks
Wash windows
Roll out and wash blinds
Wash curtains and shutters
Clean curtain rods
Wash bath mats, toilet cozies, and throw rugs
Clean inside of toilet tank
Oil/polish all wooden surfaces
Vacuum, wash, or paint walls
Clean or paint molding and base boards
Vacuum heating ducts
Clean or polish doors. Clean and polish knobs
Clean pipes under sinks
Remove, clean and sort items stored under the sink
Throw away old meds by flashing them down the toilet
Update first-aid kit
Clean wall hangings
Check for repairs:
Grout around tub
Toilet seat loose
Toilet functioning properly
Faucets clogged or leak
Drawer pulls and handles broken or loose
Loose tiles
Window sticks
Loose window latch
Broken light fixtures
Towel racks and toilet paper holder broken or loose
Soap dishes, toothbrush holders, waste basket and toilet brush worn or broken
Linens or rugs need replaced?
PLANNING
Hopefully, you have already made your Valentine's Day reservations. If not, do so immediately.
Finish Valentine's Day shopping and preparation. (See Valentine's Day articles for great ideas.)
•While we are working on the living room let's do some planning for organization of the room.
•Don't rush out and start buying more furniture and organizers right now. Wait a week or two so you can make a list of what you and your family are using the room for
e.g. watching Tv, homework, mending, toe nail cutting, bill paying, sleeping, entertainment, etc. Also make a list of problems e.g. lost mail, keys or homework and your mother-in-law requiring two people to
help her out of the over-stuffed chairs.
• Look through your list and decide what activities need moved elsewhere e.g. toe nail cutting and what activities you will need to accommodate e.g. snoring hubby on sofa. Develop a plan to address the problems you noted.
•Make a list of what items you need handy to do the various activities the room is used for.
•And finally, how you are going to store them.
•Add to your list items that need replaced e.g. slip covers, end tables, throw pillows, etc.
•Make a budget for these items.
•With a plan your living room or family room should be both functional and attractive.
© Lady PP's Heart of the Home 2005
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