The days are cooler, it’s darker earlier, and football season is underway – fall has finally arrived and now is time to prepare for the season.
- Porch: Sweep and blow leaves away from the front of the house. Shake out the welcome mat. Wipe down the front windows and use your broom to get rid of cobwebs.
- Patio: Scrub furniture with hot water and let it dry out. Cover and store to protect from winter elements.
- Pantry: Clean pantry shelves, toss expired food, reorganize the shelves. Place items for little ones at eye length.
- Lighting Fixtures: Remove dust, dirt, and cobwebs from ceiling fans, heating vents, railings and baseboards with a cleaning cloth or Swiffer (to trap and hold dust and dirt) and/or a vacuum cleaner (use the soft nozzle attachment).
- Clothing: Clean and put away summer clothing and take out those sweaters, coats, scarves, hats and mittens. Wash and hang, as necessary.
- Beddings and Throws: Flannel sheets and warm blankets needs to be taken out and laundered for the fall and pillows and mattress pads washed and freshened.
- Paperwork: File or take photos of important papers and receipts (then save to Evernote). Throw away or shred all unnecessary papers.
FALL CLEANING AND DECLUTTER FOR THE EXTERIOR
FALL CLEANING AND DECLUTTER FOR THE INTERIOR
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