Lucky for some, unlucky for most – the number 13! – Which category do you belong to?!
Well, it doesn’t really matter. Today is Day 13 of the “30 Day House Cleaning Challenge” and you have made it this far because you took action! You are an action taker and you make your own luck. And, that’s just awesome!
So, let’s continue to rock this challenge. Shall we?
Day 13: Deep Clean the Extra room furniture
Today we move onto the Extra room. Last week you began with deep cleaning this room and today you will continue with what was left undone.
Today you will clean all open surfaces and furniture in the extra room. If you do not have an extra room, you could use today to catch up on anything you might have missed previously or you could just take a break.
Now, please remember that what furniture you have in your extra room will differ depending on what exactly you use that room for! So, do whatever tasks are applicable to you and leave what are not. And of course, feel free to clean up anything that I might have not included! And, do let me know so I can include it.
Important Note:
So, whatever you do, don’t get overwhelmed and work at your own pace. It doesn’t matter if you take a bit longer to complete the challenge.
Do whatever works for you – skip certain tasks, add others. But, just clean something!
Today’s Cleaning Plan
Daily Cleaning Tasks: Keep that daily routine going and use a checklist to stay on track!!
Weekly Cleaning Tasks: Surface clean the Extra Room and spend some extra time deep cleaning in there.
Monthly Deep Cleaning tasks
- Clean all surfaces: Remove all items that are present on any surfaces – for example, tables or open shelves etc. Spray the surface with a suitable cleaner and wipe down thoroughly. Then clean the items and neatly arrange them back in place.
- Deep Clean room furniture: Deep clean whatever furniture that you have in the extra room – tables, chairs, couch, bed etc. in the same way as you have previously done, in the other rooms.
- Clean the carpets, rugs, doormats: If you have any carpets and rugs in the extra room, take them off and clean them – vacuum/wash/spot clean. Once clean and dry, put them back. If warranted, get a professional cleaning done.
Download your Day 13 Checklist here
Tips to remember during the 30 Day House Cleaning Challenge
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- Before you begin, gather all the necessary tools and keep them ready. You could get yourself a cleaning caddy or just use a basket or box.
- Decide on a specific amount of time that you can/will spend cleaning and set a timer. Work as quickly as you can within this time and don’t get distracted. (Except if it’s an emergency of some kind!)
- Start cleaning from the top of the room and work your way down. This will prevent dust falling on surfaces that you have already cleaned.
- Work from one side of the room to the other side, in a systematic matter, so that you don’t miss any spots.
- When the timer goes off, stop working! You can catch up with what you have missed during your next cleaning session.
- Use checklists to track your progress and to ensure that you don’t miss out anything. Checklists are especially useful in instances where you cannot complete a task and need to reschedule it.
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