There are a great amount of household items that get used and re-used throughout the whole year, day-by-day, but mostly in the background. And usually they’re not a staple of anyone’s cleaning routine, though in reality they might actually be kinda filthy by now at the end of the year. Most of the year we are doing a great job keeping the visible dust and grime off our house and forget about all these small things that make a huge impact in having happy efficient homes.
Whether it’s been a week, a month or a year since you last took a close look at these things, check out this list and consider if these items in your home need a deep clean or if you need to replace them with a new one. The best way to tackle all these tasks, is to divide your home in sections and then just do your best to bring in this new year with a clean and tidy home.
Kitchen
- Sponge
- Sink
- Water filter
- Liquor
- Trash can
- Stove top
- Cutting boards
- Salt & Pepper Shakers
- Condiments & spices
- Cloth shopping bags
- Cabinets
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator & Freezer (don’t forget to clean the top of it)
Living Room
- Remote control
- Doorknobs
- Doormat
- Windows
- Wall corners (keep an eye out for spider webs!)
- Picture frames
- Phones
- Switch plates and outlet covers
- Hung mirrors
- Seating cushions
- Curtains and any window coverings
- Chimney
Bedroom
- Fan blades
- Pillows
- Lampshades
- Hamper
- Scarves
- Gloves
- Hats
Home Office
- Keyboard
- Headphones
- Charging cables
- Printer
Bathroom
- Toothbrush
- Toothbrush holder
- Hairbrush
- Bath mat
- Shower curtain and liner
- Loofah
- Toilet brush
- Plunger
- Bath toys
- Shower head
- Over the counter medication
- Makeup
Others:
- Railing
- Any molding built into the house
- Washer
- Dryer
- Vacum
- Radiators & A/C vents
- Garage control
- Pet bed and toys
Do you have anything to add to the list?