Some housecleaning and home maintenance chores need to be done once a week, biweekly or monthly. Others seasonally. And still others just once a year.
The problem is, we often don’t get to them, or else we add them all to our spring-cleaning list. And that doesn’t happen, either.
A better way: spread all the housecleaning and home maintenance tasks out over 12 months.
Here’s the October house cleaning checklist that works best for fall cleaning.
- Fall cleaning seasonal view:
Clean the windows in your home now, before winter weather sets in.
Clean your windows before winter sets in.
- Cold cure:
Caulk around windows to keep the warm air in and the cold air out.
Not only will you be more comfortable, but you’ll save on energy bills, too.
- Second line of fall cleaning defense:
Put up storm windows and doors.
- And finally…
Get started preparing your home for the chilly winter season ahead.
Fall is the perfect time to begin thinking about winterizing your house.
- Help with the hose:
Get the kids to help you drain and Store the garden hose .
- Fall cleaning closet case:
Tidy up closets and store summer clothes.
- Holiday prep 101:
Launder and iron holiday linens. Now is the time to begin preparing for holiday entertaining.
- Holiday prep 102:
Clean crystal, china, and silver.
- If it’s time to set the clocks back…
It’s time to change smoke alarm batteries.
- Top brass: Shining up is your final October house cleaning checklistchore.
Shine up brass doorknobs and other metallic objects.
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3 HOME MADE WINDOW CLEANING TIP:
3 Home-Mixed Solutions
- Home Mix Solution for Lightly Soiled Windows
This homemade lemon-cleaner recipe works wonders on lightly soiled windows: Mix 4 tablespoons of lemon juice in a gallon of water.
- Home Mix for Moderately-Soiled Windows
Try this vinegar window cleaning solution for moderately soiled windows: 1/4 cup vinegar in 3 cups warm water. It’s terrific for quick and thorough cleaning of medium soils.
- Cleaning Mix for Seriously Grimy Windows
For serious window grime, try an extra-strength ammonia formula: 1/2 cup ammonia, 1 pint rubbing alcohol and one teaspoon dishwashing liquid. Add enough warm water to make a gallon.
