I’m going to be honest. I’m not a great “deep” cleaner. I can manage to keep up with daily tasks and my weekly cleaning schedule. But actually getting the forgotten tasks done isn’t something on my regular to-do list. That’s why I try to diligently follow through with a spring and fall cleaning routine. So today I’m sharing with you my fall cleaning checklist. This includes all the tasks I’m planning to tackle around my house over the next few weeks. Make sure to scroll to the bottom of this post to download a copy of the checklist for yourself!
We recently moved into our home this past May. It was a new construction home. To be honest, I had the crazy idea that I probably wouldn’t need to do any deep cleaning until next spring. Well, that was just about the most ridiculous thought I’ve had in a while. With two crazy boys running in and out of the house, a large dog who goes barreling through the house on a daily basis, and all the dust, dirt, and debris we’ve tracked through while working on the exterior of this house, a good deep cleaning is definitely in order.
I’m spreading out my fall cleaning schedule over the course of about 8-10 weeks. By tackling 3-5 tasks each week, I will hopefully complete the checklist by Thanksgiving. By giving myself plenty of time to accomplish these tasks, I’m hoping to avoid that sense of overwhelm right before the holidays. Can you relate?!
So without further ado, here are the fall cleaning tasks I’m hoping to accomplish in our home. Make sure you don’t forget to scroll to the bottom of this post so you can download a copy of the fall cleaning checklist for yourself!
Fall Cleaning Checklist
General
- Cleaning Ceiling Fans
- Wipe Down Baseboards
- Wash All Small Rugs
- Replace Batteries in Smoke Detectors
- Replace Batteries in Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Wash Blinds
- Vacuum Under Furniture
- Wash Pillow Covers/Spot Clean Pillows
- Clean Air Vents
- Wash Couch Cover/Spot Clean
- Wash Blankets in Living Space
- Wash/Iron Curtains
- Disinfect Switch Plates, Outlet Covers, and Door Handles
- Clean Light Fixtures
- Wash Inside and Outside Light Fixtures
- Replace HVAC Filters
Kitchen
- Vacuum/Dust Tops of Cabinets
- Wipe Down Cabinet Fronts
- Deep Clean Appliances
- Pantry Purge
- Clean Under Appliances
Bathrooms
- Wash Shower Curtains
- Replace Shower Curtain Liners
- Wipe Down Cabinet Fronts
Bedrooms
- Flip Mattresses
- Wash Mattress Covers
- Wash Bed Quilts/Duvets/Comforters
Laundry
- Vacuum Dryer Vent
- Clean Under/Behind Washer and Dryer
Outdoors
- Outdoor Yard Cleanup
- Power Wash House/Driveway/Sidewalk
- Clean Out Gutters
- Rake Leaves
- Put Away Summer Items
Car(s)
- Remove Trash
- Dust/Wipe Down Surfaces
- Vacuum
- Spot Clean Carpet/Fabrics
- Wash Outside of Car
You can grab a copy of the fall cleaning checklist by clicking on the image below or right here! All of our homes and lives are different and we don’t all need to do the same things. So I’ve made sure to add in space for you to add in your own tasks for each category.
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Happy Cleaning!