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SPRING CLEANING GOALSW H A T S Y O U R M O T I VA T I O N T O C L E A N ?Why does having a clean house MATTER to me?What are my TOP FIVE Spring Cleaning Goals?What are my biggest STRUGGLES OR OBSTACLES when it comes to keepingmy house clean?What are some ways I could OVERCOME those obstacles?How much time am I willing to COMMIT to getting and keeping myhouse clean on a weekly basis?Must Have .125” Bleed on all 4 sides

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GREEN & THRIFTYCLEANING PRODUCTS10 MAGIC INGREDIENTS SHOPPING LIST1 white vinegar2 lemon or lemon juice3 olive oil4 liquid dishwashing soap5 borax6 baking soda7 salt8 ivory bar soap9 washing soda10 essential oilsBATHROOM CLEANERFLOOR CLEANER3/4 cup baking sodajuice from 1/2 a lemon (about 1/4 cup)3 tablespoons salt3 tablespoons liquid dishwashing soap1/2 cup vinegar10 drops essential oil (optional)1 cup vinegar1/2 cup baking soda8-10 cups hot water1 tablespoon borax1tablespoon washing soda30 drops essential oil (optional)Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl to make a paste; usescrub brush or sponge to apply to tub, shower walls, & sinks. Be sureto test a small area to make sure paste does not scuff tub surface;if so, eliminate the salt from the mixture! Rinse well with water and awet rag, then dry with a clean rag or old towel.Mix vinegar & baking soda together in bucket; add hot water,Borax, washing soda, & essential oil and mix until all powder isdissolved. Use mop or sponge to wipe down floor; wipe dry withclean dry towel.TOILET BOWL CLEANER1 cup baking soda1 cup vinegar10 drops essential oil (optional)Turn off flow valve to toilet & flush 1 or 2 times until water is drained.Pour in baking soda, then slowly pour in vinegar, being sure to getvinegar to cover as much of the bowl surface as possible, thenadd essential oil. The baking soda will react with the vinegar—this isnormal! Use your toilet brush to scrub surface & remove any rings orstains. Turn water back on and flush.FURNITURE POLISH3/4 cup olive oiljuice from 1/4 a lemon1 tablespoon vinegar3-4 drops lemon essential oil (optional)Dampen rag & squeeze out excess water. Dip damp rag intofurniture polish, the wipe on surface of furniture. Buff off with an olddry towel. Can also be used to polish stainless steel!GLASS CLEANER1 1/2 cups vinegar1 1/2 cups water5-10 drops essential oil (optional)Mix vinegar, water & essential oil together in spray bottle. Spray onglass & use squeegee, crumpled newspaper (Tip: use newspapersthat are at least 2 weeks old to avoid black fingers!), or a lint-freerag to get a streak-free shine. Also works well to shine chrome andcounter tops after you’ve disinfected them.ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER1 tablespoon borax1 tablespoon washing soda1 teaspoon dishwashing soap1 cup vinegar4 cups hot water25-30 drops essential oil (optional)Whisk all ingredients together well in large bowl, then pour intospray bottle. Spay on, then wipe surface clean with a damp cloth.Can be used to clean and disinfect almost any surface!STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER2 tablespoons baking soda1/2 cup vinegar2 cups warm waterMix ingredients in a spray bottle. Mixture will foam up; when it stopsbubbling, put on cap and spray stainless steel surface, then wipeclean & dry with lint-free rag. To add extra shine, use furniture polishabove.LAUNDRY DETERGENT1 bar ivory soap1 cup borax1 cup washing powderThis homemade laundry detergent is so cheap and easy to makethat you will kick yourself for not trying it until now. Place ivorysoap in a large microwave safe bowl. Heat in microwave for 2minutes, until soap turns to foam. Quickly stir foam until it becomessmall soap chips, then mix well with borax and washing powder.Allow to cool completely, then store in airtight container. Use 1-2tablespoons per load. (Tip: This detergent works best in warm or hotwater; for cold water washing you may want to first dissolve in 1/4 cof hot water.)DISHWASHER DETERGENT1 cup baking soda1 cup borax1/2 cup saltvinegar (add to rinse compartment!)Mix first 3 ingredients well & store in airtight container. To use, add 1tablespoon to each of the 2 compartments in your dishwasher and2 tablespoons of vinegar to your rinse compartment.FABRIC SOFTENERvinegaressential oil (optional)Add 1/4-1/2 cup vinegar with several drops of your favoriteessential oil to the rinse cycle (or simply place in fabric softenercompartment of your front load washer.)Must Have .125” Bleed on all 4 sides

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THE BIG SPRING CLEANTOP TO BOTTOM CHECKLISTPRE-CLEANpick up clutter throughout the house; place items in individual boxes or basketsso each family member can put their own things away.wash & put away any dirty dishesclear & wipe down kitchen countersdon’t worry about deep cleaning kitchen just yet—the kitchen will get its ownseparate list!TOP (ABOVE YOUR HEAD)dust or vacuum upper ledges & above cabinetsclean ceiling air ventsdust or wash ceiling fansdust or wash light fixtureschange light bulbsMID-TO-TOP (EYE LEVEL)wash curtainsdust bookcasesdust pictures, wall clocks, & other wall hangingswash windowsMID-TO-BOTTOM (WAIST LEVEL)dust all remaining flat surfacesclean & polish wood furnitureclean & polish leather furniturevacuum & spot clean upholstered furniturechange linens & make bedsclean & wipe down bathroom sinks & countersscrub showers & bathtubsclean toiletsBOTTOM (FLOOR LEVEL)wash small area rugsvacuum large rugs & carpetssweep floorsmop floorsdust baseboardssweep front & back porches/stepsMust Have .125” Bleed on all 4 sides

THE BIG SPRING CLEANKITCHEN DEEP CLEANING CHECKLISTCLEAN & ORGANIZE:STORAGE,CUPBOARDS & DRAWERSPRE-CLEANwash, dry, & put away any dirty dishesquickly clear counter tops and wipe cleanclear any clutter that does not belong in the kitchenremove all items from storage cupboards, shelves anddrawers place on counter top or kitchen tableas you remove items, toss or donate any items that arebroken, unwanted, unnecessary, or that you haven’t used inORGANIZE PANTRYover a yeartake out all food & place on table or counter topcheck labels & toss items that are expired, stale, empty,inedible, etc.fill a bag or box for unopened donation items that you willnot be able to eat before they expire, or items that youknow your family won’t eatwipe down all shelves with soapy water or kitchen cleanerput food back in cabinet. (You may want to do a pantryinventory before you put it back)create a separate area for open itemsarrange like items togetherput newest items in front; oldest in backCLEAN & ORGANIZE:BAKING & COOKING CUPBOARDSset aside any seasonal items that only get used once ortwice a year to be placed with other seasonal items instoragewipe down all shelves and drawers with soapy water orkitchen cleanerwash any drawer organizersdetermine whether you can rearrange any of you storageareas to make your kitchen more efficientgroup like items together and place back in cupboardsand drawersput seasonal items in storage and bring donation items tolocal drop-off as soon as possibleCLEAN OTHER APPLIANCESwipe down microwave inside and outclean and/or polish exterior of dishwashertake out all items & place on table or counter topfollow manufacturer’s instructions to run self-cleaning cyclecheck labels & toss items that are expired, stale, empty,on oveninedible, etc.clean & polish exterior of ovenwipe down all shelves with soapy water or kitchen cleanerclean & polish stove topuse clean, well-labeled, airtight containers to store baking &clean & polish small counter top appliancescooking staples such as flour, sugar, breadcrumbs, etc.put items back in cabinet, making sure the most frequentlyused containers are easily accessibleCLEAN & ORGANIZE:REFRIGERATOR & FREEZERtake out all items & place on table or counter topcheck labels & toss items that are expired, moldy, empty,inedible, etc.wipe down all shelves with soapy water or kitchen cleanerremove produce drawers & wash wellput food back in refrigeratorCLEAN SINK,COUNTER TOPS & CABINETSremove any remaining clutter from counter tops; try to getthem as clear as possible!remove counter top appliancesspray counter top with kitchen cleaner; wipe clean anddry welluse glass cleaner to make granite shinewipe down cabinet exteriorspolish wood cabinet doors with furniture polishCLEAN FLOORSarrange like items togethersweep entire floor well. Be sure to remove any movableremove excess magnets & unneeded papersfurnitureclean and/or polish exteriorspot clean any sticky or dirty areas or any stainsmop floor with heavy duty floor cleaner.wash rugsMust Have .125” Bleed on all 4 sides

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KIDS ROOMCLEANING CHECKLISTKIDS ROOM CLEANINGmake the bedsort clothes into 4 pilesS O R T A N Y T HI N G T H AT:is too small that you would like to keep for a siblingplace in a hand-me-down box clearly marked with the correct sizesis out of season that will still fit next yearplace in a seasonal box i.e. “summer clothing” boxno longer fits but you would like to keep as a “keepsake”place in a seasonal box i.e. “summer clothing” boxG I V E A N Y T HI N G T H AT:no longer fitsthere is no one to hand it down tois in good conditionyour child refuses to wearK E E P A N Y T HI N G T HAT:still fitsis seasonally appropriateis in good conditionT O S S A N Y T HI N G T H AT:is badly stained,frayed, or tornTOYSS O R T A N Y T HI N G T HA T:is not currently played with but might be used later or youwant to keep for a siblinghas any sort of sentimental valueG I V E A N Y T HI N G T HA T:is no longer played withyou are sick of picking up the piecesdoesn’t fit within your “keep” criteriaK E E P A N Y T HI N G T HA T :encourages imaginative play or is educationalis played with frequentlyT O S S A N Y T HI N G T HA T :that is brokenDEEP CLEANING TASKSre-organize drawers & closetlabel everythingdust & wipe down surfacesclean windows/mirrorssweep or vacuum all floorsMust Have .125” Bleed on all 4 sides

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rag to get a streak-free shine. Also works well to shine chrome and counter tops after you've disinfected them. ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER 1 tablespoon borax 1 tablespoon washing soda 1 teaspoon dishwashing soap 1 cup vinegar 4 cups hot water 25-30 drops essential oil (optional) Whisk all ingredients together well in large bowl, then pour into spray .