Taking out the garbage. Doing the dishes. Vacuuming. We tend to remember these chores—or usually we do! Now that we’re well into the fall season, there may be other tasks you’ve forgotten. Let’s go through some of the fall cleaning chores that you shouldn’t neglect.
Tidying up Appliance Spaces
Have you ever dropped a piece of dried pasta between the counter and the oven and filed it away as a problem for another day? That time has come! Carefully move your appliances. Then, mop, vacuum, and sweep up the area!
Taking a Look at Your Smoke Detectors
Fall means a lot of oven and stove use, as well as visitors coming over for the holidays. Ensure everyone has a safe season by taking a look at your smoke detectors and replacing the batteries if necessary.
Washing Pillow Covers and Blankets
What is that stain? Your pillow covers and blankets may need some refreshing! Follow the instructions on the tags and put everything through the correct wash cycle. When you’re done, there’s nothing better than cuddling up in a blanket fresh from the dryer!
Cleaning Your Trash Cans
Yes, one of the fall cleaning chores that you shouldn’t neglect is cleaning out your trash can. From the indoor bins to the outdoor ones, they all need some help. Take them outside—if they aren’t there already—and hose them down. You can also add diluted bleach for soaking. After a bit of time, put on your gloves and finish cleaning and hosing. At least the cans won’t smell as bad anymore!
Going Through the Fridge
Soon, you’ll be wondering how on earth you can fit a turkey in your crowded refrigerator. Do future you a favor and go through the fridge. Take everything out and see what has expired. After you toss it, you can clean up the inside of your refrigerator until it shines. When you put everything back, you’ll love how much room you have. You may have to do this task twice—once now, and once right before Turkey Day!
Checking up on the Chimney
Fall means roaring fires! First, though, your chimney needs a check-up from an inspector—and maybe a good cleaning as well.
Washing Those Windows
Good news: no, you likely don’t need an eye exam if your view out of the window is a big blur. Less fun news: you need to wash those windows! Fortunately, with lower-to-the-ground windows, this is a task that even a young child can do. Just make sure he or she cleans with safer materials, like water and dish soap.
Deep Cleaning the Oven
Pumpkin pies, apple pies, pecan pies—we’re already dreaming of them. Before you cook up fall faves—like Thanksgiving dinner—make sure you safely deep clean your oven.
Summary
How many of these tasks have you remembered? Even if it’s only one or two—or even none—the good news is that you can change the tone of the season whenever you choose. Plus, for those of us thinking of selling, this list of fall cleaning chores that you shouldn’t neglect will help you get your home into tip-top shape.
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