Five A's and a D.: Week 2, Day 3: Bedrooms

Happy Hump Day!

Today we're going to clean the bedrooms.

Let's do our dailies first!

Main Checklist:

Do at least one load of laundry from start to finish. Wash, dry, & put away!
Unload and reload your dishwasher. If you don't have one, wash and put away all of your dirty dishes.
Don't be lazy! When you take something from a room to put it away, put it where it belongs. We're trying to avoid having a mess pile up.
Do a quick pick-up in the kitchen. Remove anything that doesn't belong & de-clutter the countertops.
Do a quick pick-up in the living room. Remove anything that does not belong.
Check the bedrooms. Is there a mess? Yes? Pick it up before it gets out of control!
Check the bathrooms. Clean up any messes you see.
Encourage your children to clean up after themselves by showing them where and how to put their belongings away when they're finished with them.
Do a clean sweep through the kitchen & living room before you go to bed.

By doing this checklist, you're keeping your house under control. When I walk into a room and it's a giant mess, I just want to walk right back out. Messes do NOT motivate me. I also find that my stress level is way lower if my house is not a mess. It's easier to get tasks done, so I get to spend more time with my kids.

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On to the bedrooms!

Remember, this does not include the master bedroom.

Week 2: Bedrooms Checklist

Pick up the bedroom. Put away anything that is on the floor. Clear surfaces of clutter.
Use a dust cloth to wipe down any shelves, trinkets, knick-knacks, etc. starting from the highest point in the room.
Pull the sheets & wash them.
Straighten the clothes, shoes, & accessories in the closet.
Be sure the shelves & dresser look neat, and not cluttered.
Wipe down the blinds.
Wash any windows, mirrors, and picture frames.
Vacuum the floor.