A GON Reader Asks:

Maria,

I love your email newsletters. They are so practical!

It seems that there are chores that need to be done weekly, some twice a month, some monthly, some quarterly, some annually. Do you have such lists that I could start with and then customize for our home?

Thanks!

This fabulous GON reader 'Ask Maria' question was submitted by:

Lynn Lindahl

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Maria Gracia responds:

Hi Lynn,

I'm so glad you're enjoying my newsletters, and also happy you asked this question. Here is a quick list, off the top of my head, that will give you an idea of the types of chores to do daily, weekly, etc.. I didn't list every single possibility...but this should give you an idea.

DAILY

1. Wash dishes or load/unload dishwasher
2. Clean kitchen/bathroom countertops
3. Quickly clean toilets at end of day
4. Sweep or 'dust bust' kitchen floor
5. Brush/walk pet
6. Sort mail
7. Empty email inbox
8. Make Bed
9. File paperwork
10. Check tomorrow's TO DO list and calendar
11. Dust/wipe and vacuum/sweep) ONE room
12. Do ONE load of laundry from start to finish
13. Snow blow or shovel if needed
14. Tidy house (5 to 10 minute pick-up)
15. Spot cleaning (when necessary)

WEEKLY

1. Take out garbage/recycling
2. Clean out fridge (preferably right before grocery shopping)
3. Sweep porch/driveway
4. Do yard/garden work
5. Change bedding
6. Clean pool/spa
7. Water houseplants (more often or less, depending on plant)
8. Go grocery shopping
9. Cook extra food to freeze on weekends
10. Thoroughly clean bathrooms/mirrors
11. Mow lawn
12. Put away outside toys, etc.
13. Clean microwave

TWICE-A-MONTH

1. Open windows/air out house (if not too cold outside)
2. Clean lime/soap scum from shower
3. Clean behind toilet where moisture collects
4. Clean ceiling fan blades
5. Clean cabinet doors
6. Clean base boards
7. Weed out/clean out a closet/cabinet (different one each time)
8. Clean out car/bring car for car wash
9. Clean all windows in ONE room, inside and out)
10. Delete 20 digital files (spreadsheets, documents, photos)
11. Pick a room and weed out clutter (different room each time)

MONTHLY

1. Choose and clean ONE kitchen appliance thoroughy
2. Weed out 10 file folders
3. Clean blinds/wash curtains
4. Clean under/behind fridge
5. Vacuum under couch/cushions
6. Clean oven/under stove burners
7. Clean under stove/oven
8. Remove cob webs from ceilings
9. Do ONE home project (paint, repair, etc.)

QUARTERLY

1. Clean carpets
2. Clean heaters
3. Clean/replace AC filters
4. Trim hedges
5. Clean/repair screens
6. Clean washer and dryer, inside and out
7. Get oil change
8. Flip mattresses
9. Clean organize attic or basement for an hour

SEMI-ANNUAL

1. Clean outdoor furniture
2. Change batteries in smoke detector
3. Clean chimney
4. Have major appliances serviced
5. Clean doors
6. Clean window sills and tracks
7. Host a garage sale
8. Weed out/organize garage

ANNUAL

1. Get tires rotated
2. Spray for pests
3. Clean rain gutters
4. Inspect outside of house
5. Put up/take down/weed out holiday decorations
6. Handle Other holiday TO DOs

Hope this helps you get started on customizing your own list!

Maria

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