Fall Cleaning Checklist

Fall cleaning time is upon us! Included in this post is a free printable checklist for you!

Fall is my most favorite season. Not only is the air crisper, the fall foliage beautiful, and the weather cooler, it’s also time to air out the house and clean it thoroughly before winter.

Once winter arrives, we tend to hibernate a bit and that is much more fun with a clean home! Also, by doing some extra deep cleaning now, holiday preparations will be easier.

Fall Cleaning Checklist:

 

Inside the home-

Bedrooms-
Launder all pillows, bedding, and mattress pads
Rotate/Flip mattress (if needed)
De-clutter closets, switch out summer clothing for fall/winter clothing
Wipe down windowsills
Clean window drapery/mini-blinds

Bathrooms-
Wash shower curtain & liner
Scrub shower
Deep clean shower head
Check tile grout, touch up if needed
Replace toothbrushes
Clean lint out of the hair dryer
Clean hairbrushes/combs/etc
Re-stock toiletries

Kitchen-
Clean the oven
Clean the vent hood
Clean out refrigerator
Defrost, clean freezer
Dust and clean refrigerator coils
Move refrigerator to clean underneath
Toss expired foods from the pantry
Check spices, especially baking needs, for freshness
Run cut lemons and ice through the garbage disposal

Living Room-
Clean ceiling fan
Clean light fixtures
Clear cobwebs
Wipe down all switches and doorknobs
Move couches, chairs to clean underneath
Dust/wipe down shelves
Wipe down windowsills
Clean window drapery/mini-blinds
Wash all blankets

Now that the inside of your home is neat and tidy, how about a couple of simple crafts to decorate it?

Outside the home-

Check the caulking and weather seals around doors and windows
Check the dryer exhaust pipe
Clean gutters and downspouts
Clean and store outside toys and furniture
Clear any yard debris
Clean the BBQ grill, refill propane or stock up on charcoal
Clean off light fixtures, replace bulbs if needed
Drain and store water hoses
Pressure wash the house
Touch up any areas that need painting
Wash outside of windows
Check steps for any repairs needed

Extras:

Replace the air filter, clean the cover
Dust and clean the computer, keyboard, printer, and other electronics
Clean the tv with an appropriate cleaner
Sweep out and vacuum the fireplace
Have the chimney professionally cleaned
Clean behind and under the washer, dryer, and other large appliances
Drain the water heater to remove sediment
Wash interior windows
Schedule a furnace inspection
Stock up on candles and matches/lighters
Stock up on extra batteries and flashlights
Check batteries in flashlights
Stock up on sidewalk salt
Test smoke detectors and monoxide detectors, replace batteries

If you have other devices such as a smart thermostat, home surveillance camera, door lock management device, portable chargers or home security system for working batteries, be sure to change those batteries as well!

With the beginning of Daylight Savings Time soon coming, this is an excellent reminder to do one of the most important safety jobs of all- that of changing the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

I don’t like to spend extra money, but replacing those batteries is something that I do twice per year regardless of its use.

As part of the annual Change Your Clock Change Your Batteries™ program, Energizer encourages you to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when you change your clocks. It is a simple, life-saving habit that can keep you and your family safe in your home.

The work that you do now will make the upcoming fall and winter seasons more enjoyable and might even save you some money. Schedule time to take care of these tasks now before the weather turns colder!

I laminated my copy to keep it in the fall decorating box each year.

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Thank you to Energizer for partnering with me today!