Cleaning Check List

Today is Q family cleaning day because 1. The house needs it and 2. My parents are coming over for dinner! Whether your house guests come for a few hours or a few days, cleaning your house is part of the deal. I came across this cleaning checklist while doing some research and I thought it might be helpful when you are hosting guests:

source: entertaining.about.com
List submitted by Holly Freeman

Throughout the whole house:

• Vacuum.
• Dust (furniture, televisions, mirrors, lamps).
• Mop.
• Remove dust bunnies and cobwebs.
• Replace burnt-out light bulbs.
• Empty garbage cans.

In the kitchen:

• Throw away expired food in the refrigerator and wipe down its interior walls.
• Clean the stove (don't worry about the oven if you don't have time).
• Clean the sink.
• Wipe off food splatters on walls, cabinets, and appliances.

The bathroom the guests will be using:

• Clean the toilet.
• Clean the sink.
• Clean the mirrors.
• Clean the tub and shower.
• Clean the shower curtain.
• Provide clean towels.
• Remove personal items from towel racks, hooks, and cabinets.

Other bathrooms/powder room:

• Clean toilet.
• Clean sink.
• Clean mirrors.
• Hide those items you always leave out (e.g., toothpaste, razor, wash cloth).

The room that your guest is staying in (the one room they can really scrutinize while you're sleeping):

• Clean out closet (make room for your guest's clothes).
• Clean under the bed.
• Clean window sills/windows.
• Clean out a dresser drawer for guest's clothes.
• Remove private items (e.g., love letters, diary, leopard skin underwear).
• Put fresh sheets on the bed.
• Wash the bedspread.
• Wash the curtains (if they're really dirty).