Table of Contents
Getting Started
001 Stock Your Caddy
Quick Tip: Save Time
002 Wipe It All Up
003 Hang Your Rubber Gloves
004 Designate a Drop Zone
005 Keep Towels Nearby
006 Clean Your Air
007 Follow Recycling Rules
008 Know the Rules for Glass
Quick Tip: Rescue a Broken Mirror
009 Avoid the Landfill
010 Brush It Off
011 Use Up Your Stash
Note about Sanitizing Germs
012 Raid Your Pantry
013 Make It Yourself
014 Create DIY Cleaners
015 Agree on Rules
016 Set a Timer
017 Improve Your Windows
018 Wipe Down Windows and Mirrors
019 Freshen Up Window Coverings
Quick Tip: Reuse Cotton Fabric as Rags
020 Clean Blinds and Shutters
021 Stay on the Shady Side
022 Deal with Draperies
023 Remember Doors and Baseboards
024 Swipe the Switch Plates
025 Remember Household Electronics
026 Reach for Ceilings and Walls
027 Know Your Paints
028 Safely Dispose of Paint
Quick Tip: Steam Clean in Between
029 Keep Fine Wallpaper Beautiful
030 Restore Wood Paneling
031 Handle with Care
032 Spot-Clean Walls
033 Care for Exposed Brick
034 Chalkboard Walls Back to Black
035 Make a Grand Entrance
036 Tidy Outdoors
037 Don't Forget the Trash Can
038 Get Hands-On
039 Start at the Bottom
040 Use a Spray Mop
Quick Tip: Avoid Costly Mistakes
041 Wash Twice
Quick Tip: Clean Your Broom
042 Find the Right Floor Solution
043 Handle Hardwood
044 Use a Light Touch on Bamboo
045 Keep Laminates Lovely
046 Pamper Stone
047 Care for Cork
048 Get a Concrete Solution
049 Love That Linoleum
050 Treat Tiles Right
051 Maintain a Vinyl Floor
052 Check Your Carpets and Rugs
053 Preserve an Antique Rug
054 Size Up an Area Rug
055 Go Washable
056 Care for Cowhide
057 Save the Sheepskin
058 Wash Floor Vents
059 Stay on Top of Carpets
060 Care for Your Vac
061 Lift Stains Naturally
062 Act immediately
063 Fight Common Stains Naturally
064 Light the Way
065 Brighten Lampshades
066 Wash a Fabric Lampshade
067 Shine Glass Shades
068 Revive the Lamp Base
069 Make Chandeliers Sparkle
070 Look Up
071 Choose Wisely
Getting Started Checklists
Kitchen
072 Care for Your kitchen
073 Picka Rug
074 Try Swedish Dishcloths
075 Reduce Paper
076 Mix It in the Kitchen
077 Set Up Recycling
078 DIY Foaming Hand Soap
079 Gather These Recyclables
080 Reuse Kitchen Canisters
081 Remove Sticky Labels
082 Clean Your Compost Bin
083 Keep Pet Bowls Orderly
084 Complete Your Evening
085 Start Fresh
Quick Tip: Make a Better Fit
086 Reset the Fridge
087 Designate Zones
088 Split It Up
089 Upcycle Egg Cartons
090 Free Up the Freezer
091 Dust the Condenser
092 Wipe the Exterior
093 Keep Your Fridge Front Clear
094 Absorb Fridge Odors
Quick Tip: Line the Fridge
095 Shine Stainless Steel
096 Clean the Oven
097 Reuse Hot Water
098 Swipe Debris
Quick Tip: Wipe Up Spills Quickly
099 Loosen Oven Messes with Steam
100 Get a Fresh, Clean Microwave
Quick Tip: Out of Lemons?
101 Maintain the Cooktop
102 Minimize Splatters
103 Keep it Simple
104 Make Electric Stoves Sparkle
105 Care for Gas Stoves
106 Don't Forget the Vent Hood
107 Wash by Hand
108 Remove Rust from Cast Iron
109 Wash More Efficiently
110 Team Up
111 Clean Your Drying Rack
112 Dismiss Drips
113 Clean the Dishwasher
114 Wipe the Exterior
115 Learn to Load
116 Hand-Wash Travel Mugs
117 Scrub Water Bottles
118 Eliminate Fogginess
119 Banish Odors
120 Deep Clean
121 Mind the Flow
122 Trust the Power
123 Know Your Sink
124 Try a Caddy
125 Recharge the Disposal
126 Maintain Your Disposal
127 Keep it Clear
128 Care for Faucets
129 Enjoy Living Finishes
130 Clean Older Faucets Right
131 Clean Sealed Countertops
132 Save Unsealed Countertops
133 Clean Counter Stools
134 Get Rid of Fruit Flies
135 Lift and Wipe
136 Think in Zones
137 Wash Boards
Quick Tip: Try a Tray
138 Lift Stains with Lemon
139 Oil Your Boards
140 Refresh the Coffee Maker
141 Clean Your Grinder
142 Reuse Coffee Grounds
143 Clean Your Knife Block
144 Sharpen Your Knives
145 Tend to a Toaster Oven
146 Process the Processor
147 Be Good to Your Blender
148 Handle High-Performance Blenders
149 Juice It
150 Declutter Your Cabinets
151 Use a Sticky Note
152 Send Ants Packing
153 Clean Out the Cabinets
154 Create Space
Quick Tip: Sterilize Your Sponge
155 Organize Your Junk Drawer
156 Move Coupons Out of the House
157 Find a New Home for Your Cutlery
158 Brighten Cabinet Doors
159 Clean Behind Closed Doors
160 Use a Liner
161 Don't Let Spills Linger
162 Get a Handle on It
Kitchen Checklists
Bathroom
163 Start the Day Right
164 Use a Color Code
165 Stock a Bath Caddy
166 Be Courteous
167 Relocate
168 Store Toys
169 Go High
170 Make Bathroom Cleansers
171 Keep It Fresh
172 Transfer Soap to Pretty Pump Bottles
173 Pick a Pump
174 Organize Your Medicine Cabinet
175 Store Your Medicines Safely
176 Keep Minis
Quick Tip: Tidy Jars and Bottles
177 Get Creative
178 Remember Bathroom Recycling
Quick Tip: Toss the Junk
179 Take Care with Pill Bottles
180 Make Your Shower Sparkle
181 Degunk Shower Tracks
182 Wave a Wand
183 Clean Your Showerhead
184 Air It Out
185 Go After Grout
186 Keep Caulk Clean
Quick Tip: Pass the Bar
187 Know Your Bathtub
188 Treat Your Tub Right
189 Extend Your Reach
190 Sanitize the Whirlpool
191 Clear Drains Naturally
192 Pull Hair from Your Drain
193 Take Care of Your Towels
194 Shop Smart
195 Remember the Robe
196 Launder All Bath Mats
Quick Tip: Pick it Up
197 Clean Sinks and Vanity Tops
198 First, Do No Harm
199 Treat Stains on Porcelain
200 Declutter Drawers and Cabinets
Quick Tip: Stay Film Free
201 Think About Access
202 Keep a Makeup Drawer Pretty
203 Treasure Your Jewelry
204 Wipe Down Bath Fixtures
205 Get in Crevices
206 Give It a Shine
207 Preserve Coatings
208 Clean Classic Hardware
209 Let a Natural Patina Develop
210 Play It Safe
211 Go for the Gold
212 Clean Faucet Handles
213 Rejuvenate Makeup Brushes
214 Freshen Your Toothbrush
215 Scrub Canisters, Cups, and Dishes
216 Tend to a Hairbrush
Quick Tip: Provide a Toilet Spray
217 Take on the Toilet
218 Cope with Mineral Deposits
Quick Tip: Remove the Seat
219 Clean the Toilet Brush
220 Care for Sick Family Members
221 Quarantine the Germs
222 Launderin Hot Water
223 Wash Your Hands
224 Consider Disposables
Quick Tip: Save on Wastebasket Cleaning
225 Sterilize Surfaces
226 Disinfect Everything
Bathroom Checklists
Laundry
227 Do Laundry Right
228 Get a Jump Start
229 Maintain a Fresh Hamper
230 Organize the Laundry Room
231 Find a Home for Everything
232 Find Textile Recycling
233 Recycle in the Laundry Room
234 Go High
Quick Tip: Repurpose Laundry Jugs
235 Sort for You
236 Clean the Cover
237 Steam Clean an Iron
238 Remove Scorch Marks
239 Make Your Own Supplies
240 Deal with Tough Stains
241 Stock Up on Stain Busters
242 Go Natural
243 Keep Cold
244 Wash the Washer
245 Decode Common Laundry Symbols
246 Know What the Numbers Mean
247 Soften Up
Quick Tip: Use Your Judgment
248 Strip Your Laundry
249 Front-Load Your Laundry
250 Take It From the Top
251 Show Your Dryer Some Love
252 Cut Dry Time
253 Add a Little Bounce
254 Keep Dryer Vents Clean
255 Filter Out Lint
Quick Tip: Just Use Half
256 Make Your Own Dryer Sheets
Laundry Checklists
Living Room
257 Love Your Living Room
258 Include the Kids
259 Keep Work Spaces Clear
260 Save Newspaper
261 Clear Horizontal Surfaces
262 Repurpose Candle Jars
263 Have a Blanket Basket
264 Move Furniture with Ease
265 Deep Clean Your Sofa
266 Know the Code
267 Clean and Polish the Whole Home
268 Attack the Stain
269 Freshen Up
270 Shampoo Upholstery
271 Refresh Microfiber
272 Opt for a Slipcover
273 Care for Fine Leather
274 Treat Stains on Leather
275 Repair Leather Scratches
276 Remember Throw Pillows and Blankets
277 Opt for a Natural Polish
278 Dust Wood Often
279 Try a Pen
280 Go Beyond Dusting
281 Tend to Your Fireplace
282 Clean the Firebox
283 Get the Tools
284 Deep Clean Fireboxes
285 Clean a Gas Fireplace
286 Remember the Accessories
287 Mind the Mantel
288 Wipe Fireplace Glass Clean
289 Preserve Old Furniture
290 Take Care of Your TV
291 Deep Clean Your Speakers
292 Take Control of the Remote
293 Review Your Books
294 Clean the Bookshelves
295 Look for a Little Free Library
296 Wash Pet Bedding
297 Save Natural Collections
298 Clean Out Clutter
Quick Tip: Curate Carefully
Living Room Checklists
Dining Room
299 Embrace the Dining Room
300 Think Beyond Dining
301 Declutter Your Dining Room
302 Store Smart
303 Prepare for Guests
304 Wash Table Linens Right
Quick Tip: Soften Cloths Naturally
Quick Tip: Preserve and Protect
305 Hand-Wash Heirlooms
306 Iron While Damp
307 Treat Dining Room Stains
308 Lift Heat Transfer Stains
309 Entertain in an Eco-Friendly Way
310 Care for Fine China
311 Store it Safely
312 Care for Crystal and Glass
313 Enjoy Your Silver
314 Shine Silverware
315 Maintain the Table
316 Clean Chairs with Spindles
317 Mix it Up
Dining Room Checklists
Bedroom
318 Create a Sleep Sanctuary
319 Purge Your Closet and Drawers
320 Designate a Clothing Purgatory
321 Corral Essentials
322 Store Extras Under Your Bed
323 Take It Easy
324 Launder Sheets Weekly
325 Line-Dry Your Sheets
326 Protect Pillows
327 Soften Bedding
328 Case Out Pillows
329 Minimize Wrinkles
330 Care for Pillows
331 Revitalize Memory Foam
332 Shield Your Comforter
333 Use Clips
334 Clean the Comforter
335 Freshen a Mattress
336 Wash the Mattress Pad
337 Treat Curtains and Bed Skirts
338 Diffuse Calming Scents
Quick Tip: Clean Your Diffuser
339 Scent with Lavender
340 Don't Forget the Bed Frame
341 Address the Dresser
342 Remove Tarnish from Handles
343 Tackle a Ceiling Fan
344 Capture Dust with a Pillowcase
345 Clean a Fabric Headboard
346 Maintain a Humidifier
347 Hunt for Bunnies
348 Clean Closets
349 Collect Donations
350 Use a Freestanding Clothing Rack
351 Suck Up Smells
352 Make Space
353 Make Lavender Sachets
354 Protect Fabrics with Cedar
355 Chase the Moths
356 Destroy Dust Mites
357 Eliminate Lice
Bedroom Checklists
Home Office
358 Get Organized
359 Make an Office Anywhere
360 Recycle Your E-Waste
361 Try White Noise for Privacy
Quick Tip: Grab Crumbs with a Sticky Note
362 Clean a Computer
363 Clear Computer Clutter
364 Create a Home Binder
365 Organize Cords
Home Office Checklists
Cleaning Checklists
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Monthly
Seasonally
Cleaning Recipes
Basic Cleaners
Bathroom Cleaners
Carpet and Furniture Cleaners
Floor Cleaners
Kitchen Cleaners
Laundry Cleaners
Index
Credits