Recommended Seasonal Tasks
Always Being Updated; Never To Be Ignored
*HIGHLY recommended as monthly tasks, but seasonal is minimal for optimal preservation and wellbeing
**These are to be done as needed, frequency will vary based on household
General Household
Remove all light fixtures from ceiling lights/fans to dust/wipe down
Remove all vents to dust/wipe down interior
Vacuum out all floor vents
Vacuum out dryer vent
Remove outlet covers to dust and inspect for pests
Glass clean all appropriate wall art, pictures frames, and mirrors throughout
Launder all curtains
Disinfect and run a cleaning cycle on washing machine with vinegar (some companies sell products to promote cleaner washing machines; ALWAYS read machines instructions first)
Disinfect the inside of all toilet tanks
Hand wash all floors
All doorframes and doorknobs**
Wiping down all lightswitches/outlets
Kitchen/Bathroom
Dusting all knick-knacks on the tops of cabinets
Dusting the tops of all cabinets
Taking out all food from pantry and wipe down/sanitize shelves
Remove all food from fridge/freezer and disinfect inside of fridge/freezer as well as all shelving units/drawers*
Rinsing out and wiping down the inside of all trashcans/waste bins
Disassemble dishwasher and disinfect all parts, reassembling, then running a cleaning cycle with vinegar and baking soda*
Moving fridge and oven to vacuum
Cleaning inside oven (MOST ovens have self-clean cycles these days; ALWAYS read ovens guidelines first)
Soap trays**
Wiping down toothbrush holders**
Sanitizing shower-head**
Living Spaces
Wiping down/disinfecting all blinds
Wiping down all fan blades with appropriate cleanser
Move all furniture away from walls to dust the walls & baseboards, as well as vacuum/mop
Move furniture from center of rooms towards outer walls to vacuum and mop (uplifting all area rugs if applicable)
Remove all knick-knacks/picture frames from shelving units to wipe down/glass clean, as well as sanitize the shelves
Shampoo all carpeted areas
Launder mattress cover, as well as deodorize mattress
Launder bathmats and area rugs (if applicable)*
Sanitizing all tech-screens**
Outdoorsy
Glass clean interior windows, as well as inside of windowsill
Glass clean exterior windows, as well as wipe down window screens
Sweep out the garage (if applicable)
Dust and vacuum porches (if applicable)
Check gutters for build-up
Chimney sweep (ESPECIALLY in the spring after heavy winter season use)
Take pet homes/crates outdoors to spray down, clean, and dry
Sanitize recycling and garbage curb pick-up bins
Sanitize cars dashboard, steering wheel, and handles*
Glass clean cars interior windshield and windows*