In All Rooms​​
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Dust and/or clean light fixtures, ceiling fans, shelves, picture frames and knick-knacks.
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Vacuum lampshades.
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Wash throw rugs and blankets.
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Dust wood furniture and cabinets, then treat with Old English.
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Move furniture to clean behind and under.
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Dust walls, baseboards and moldings, repaint as needed.
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Clean door facings, frames and knobs, light switch plates, floor registers, and vents.
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Open the windows and dust out dirt and cobwebs, then clean the casings
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Clean the window panes, frames and sills.
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Clean the blinds, or replace as needed.
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Wash the curtains if applicable, vacuum heavy draperies and valances.
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Sweep and/or vacuum floors.
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Edge carpeting with vacuum tools.
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Mop hardwood and vinyl floors, and shampoo carpeting.
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Empty closets, sweep/ vacuum the floors, dust and wipe down the walls and shelves.
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Separate items to keep from items to donate, and discard items in disrepair.
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Organize and refill cleaned closets.
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Empty drawers and cabinets, dust and wipe down interiors and exteriors.
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Separate items to keep from items to donate, and discard items in disrepair.
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Organize and refill cleaned cabinets and drawers.
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Test the batteries in smoke detectors, cameras and alarms, replace as needed.
Living Room/Family Room
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Organize music, DVD, knick-knacks, etc. donate unwanted items.
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Clean out the fireplace, vacuum bricks, and clean the screen.
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Top of FormVacuum upholstered cushions, flip and vacuum underneath and sides.
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Shampoo upholstery and/or clean leather furnishings.
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Dust electronics, including wiring.
Dining Room​
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Polish Silver
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Tighten screws on all chairs.
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Replace felt pads or glides on chair legs.
Kitchen​
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Clean the oven and stovetop.
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Remove items from top of fridge, discard or donate as desired. Keep only one decorative item on display.
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Remove all items from the fridge and freezer. Move fridge out from wall, dust coils and clean floor underneath. Return to wall.
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Wipe down the shelves and drawers. Discard expired items, clean bottles and containers, then return to fridge.
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Clean the dishwasher inside and out. Remove filters and check for debris, clean and replace.
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Clean exterior of appliances, inside of toaster, counter tops and backsplash.
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Clean the sink, faucet, and drain.
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Clean trash bins
Bathrooms​
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Clean tub, shower, faucets and drains. Caulk tiles as needed.
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Clean the toilet inside and out. Use pumice stone to remove rings as needed.
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Remove caps from toilets and clean. Use an old toothbrush to clean around screws, replace caps.
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Check fixtures and replace as needed (chains, flaps, screws, etc.)
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Clean mirrors, shelves and frames.
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Clean sinks, faucets, and drains.
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Clean trash bins.
Stairways​
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Sweep or vacuum the stairs.
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Clean the handrail and banisters, then treat with Old English, repaint or stain as needed.
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Shampoo carpet or clean stairs and repaint or stain as needed.
Laundry Room​​
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Clean exterior of the washer and dryer, use extension duster to dust under and behind.
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Clean the inside of the washing machine.
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Clean the dryer vent.
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Clean the sink, faucet, and drain.
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