The Christmas season can get super hectic, so the answer is to plan ahead. I know… most of us have really busy lives but if you break down the list into small tasks – it can all get done.
Remember - Five minutes is better than none!
Here is a quick checklist for all those people WHO HATE cleaning or live crazy busy lives…
Christmas Declutter & Clear up Checklist
1. Sort through your paperwork, newspapers and magazines and throw out or store away.
2. Time to declutter! Declutter rooms and surfaces including counter tops, window sills and shelves.
3. Get that guest bedroom ready! Tidy up and fresh clean bed linen.
4. Laundry Day!! Make sure your Christmas clothes are clean and ready to go.
5. Make sure you are well stocked with toilet paper, toiletries and have clean towels
6. Clean the kitchen! Clean the oven, sanitise counter tops and organise the pantry.
7. Clean your fridge and remove any out-of-date food
8. Clean/vacuum your carpets. If you’ve got rugs, flip them over and vacuum the undersides too.
9. Clean the bathrooms and toilets.
10. Dust off those Christmas decorations and make sure any lighting works.
If you LOVE cleaning and want to go the extra mile and are way ahead of schedule you MAY also want to tackle:-
- Behind the sofa
- Under the bed
- The kitchen cupboards
- Light fittings
- The junk drawer
- Curtain rods
- Tops of doors
- Deep clean the bathroom
- Polish the ornaments
- Clean behind the toilet
- Scrub the walls
- Defrost the freezer
- Clean the oven
- Clean the windows
Phew!
Now you’re are ready to relax, kick back and enjoy the festive season with family and friends.
