Cleaning To-Do Lists

Spring Cleaning 101

Peter Margonelli

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Kitchen

Wipe down the sink after doing the dishes or loading the dishwasher (30 seconds).

Wipe down the stove top (one minute).

Wipe down the counters (one minute).

Sweep, Swiffer, or vacuum the floor (two minutes).

Mop the floor (five minutes).

Wipe the cabinets, backsplashes, and appliances (10 minutes).

Wash the dish rack (four minutes).

Wipe the switch plates and phone (one minute).

Wipe the inside of the garbage can (one minute).

Empty and scrub down the inside of the refrigerator (30 minutes).

Empty and clean the insides of the utensil drawers (15 minutes).

Scrub down the cupboard exteriors (30 minutes).

Clean the stove-hood filter (10 minutes).

April 2003

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