Doing housework is just a part of life that most people don’t enjoy, but they realize it has to be done. Here is a list of suggested chores.
Weekly Chores:
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Dust all hard surfaces
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Vacuum all carpets and rugs
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Sweep and mop floors
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Wipe down all counter tops
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Scrub and disinfect toilets
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Scrub and disinfect shower and tubs
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Change and wash bedding
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Empty garbage cans
Water house plants
Monthly:
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Wipe and disinfectant door knobs, wipe down doors.
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Wipe down front of stove, refrigerator , dish washer, washing machine and dryer.
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Run a cycle with two cups of vinegar through washing machine to remove internal grime. (No Clothes)
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Clean out dryer hoses that vent outside. Lint gets trapped inside and is a fire hazard.
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Launder comforters and blankets
Wipe and disinfect the inside of the refrigerator
Every Three to Six Months:
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Launder or hand wash all curtains
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Wipe and disinfect the waste baskets
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Wipe and dust ceiling fans
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Scrub clean all the stove top burners and catch pans
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Dust the moldings around all rooms – top and bottoms
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Wipe down the fronts of kitchen cabinets
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Clean oven
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Clean out all sink and tub drains
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Clean all pillows
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Scrub grout
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Wash and degrease stove top hood filter
Every Year:
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Use a professional carpet cleaning machine to clean all carpets, rugs and upholstery.
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Wash the walls with 1 cup vinegar, 1 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon of Castile soap ( or Dawn dish washing liquid) – you can multiply the recipe as needed.
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Clean food pantry by removing all items, sweep and wipe down all shelves. Add bay leaves to deter insects.
