Weekly Checklist For House Cleaning 30 Minutes a Day!

Developing a weekly checklist for house cleaning will work wonders in keeping your home overall clean, tidy and presentable for those last minute drop in guests. When thinking about the strategy to use consider using the once a day 30 min plan. Not only does this help stop procrastination but also leaves a clean home feeling and the cleaning workload stays more manageable. This routine requires approximately 30 minutes a day on cleaning tasks and if you get other members of you family involved can help speed it up!

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This 30 minutes a day clean away involves tackling similar cleaning tasks in each room and finishing each task for that room and progressing on to the next room. The bonus of doing it this way is that it meets your weekly checklist requirements and only the cleaning tools and supplies needed are brought out and used.

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Now considering there is 30 mins to get it done, tasks are grouped together:

1. Clean all the windows, mirrors, glass tabletops and any other glass surfaces

2. Tackle the bathrooms, the tub/showers, sinks,counter tops and yes the toilets!

3. Tackle the kitchen, wipe down cupboards, clean counter tops, large and small appliances, and rotate weekly between cleaning inside the oven or refrigerator.

4. Gather up all the laundry,table linens, bathroom towels, sheets and do the laundry. Put out fresh towels, sheets and linens.

5. Dust all the surfaces, light fixtures and blinds too and polish furniture

6. Sweep and vacuum the flooring and don't forget to mop! Check, Change or refresh any pets litter/boxes or habitat they use and take out the garbage.

7. Give it a rest!

If you sort your cleaning supplies and keep them handy together in a cleaning bucket, makes it much easier and more convenient to grab and take with you, saving you time.

Weekly Checklist For House Cleaning 30 Minutes a Day!

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Weekly Trichotillomania and Pick Checklist

Trichotillomania (TTM) is a disorder that causes people to compulsively pull out hair from their scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, pubic area, or other parts of the body, resulting in noticeable bald patches. Hair pulling varies greatly in its severity, location on the body, and response to treatment. For some, trichotillomania is mild and can be managed with a bit of extra awareness and concentration. For others, the urge may be so strong that it makes thinking of anything else nearly impossible.

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Chronic Skin Picking (CSP), also known as Dermatillomania, is a serious and poorly understood problem. People who suffer from CSP repetitively touch, rub, scratch, pick at, or dig into their skin, often in an attempt to remove small irregularities or perceived imperfections. This behavior may result in skin discoloration or scarring. In more serious cases, severe tissue damage and visible disfigurement can result.

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While it is estimated that approximately 3% of the population have these or related body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB), most professionals know little about them and less about treatment. Many people who have these issues experience great shame, anxiety, and depression. These issues can greatly impact their lives, especially relationships. They can even be unable to keep jobs, due to these problems.

Below is a checklist of a variety of strategies that many find helpful. It is assumed that the more frequently one uses these strategies, the greater control they will establish over their pulling, picking, etc.

Weekly Trich & Pick Busters Checklist

S M T W T F S

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Made daily commitment to refrain from Pulling & Picking

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Reviewed my Personal Trich & Pick Plan

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Anticipated predictable frustrations for the day

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Worked on being aware of frustrations at all times

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Worked on being aware of my hands at all times

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Practiced Mindfulness

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Limited my time in "High Pull & Pick" situations

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Practiced deep breathing

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Used deep breathing when feeling nervous

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Did relaxation exercises or meditation

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Exercised

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Used coping statements (ex. these symptoms are miserable, NOT dangerous)

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Used Habit Reversal techniques, such as making fists for about one minute

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Used Fiddlers

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Monitored self for negative thoughts

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Wrote down negative thoughts

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Challenged negative thoughts

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Did self-help reading

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Attended self-help meeting

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Used distraction when stressed

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Focused on blessings for the day

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Other (specify)

You now are in possession of a number of tools that will help you gain control over your pulling and/or picking. Like anything else, you NEED to PRACTICE these skills for them to be effective.

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Your Weekly House Cleaning Checklist

If you're trying to organize your life, why not start with the house-work. That may sound boring, but a weekly checklist for house cleaning will save you time and effort. A weekly house cleaning chores checklist can help you to manage the work that needs done. If you place the list somewhere prominent it will remind you that certain tasks need to be completed, and you can mark them off as they are done. The rest of the family will get an idea of what work is needed, and will also be encouraged to contribute to the list.

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A clean and organized home will be a much more relaxing place to live, and you won't have to spend hours trying to make it that way.

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Before you Start Your Weekly Checklist for House Cleaning

Some people like to tick off a couple of items each day, and others prefer to complete most of the list in one fell swoop. Both styles can work very well, but if you are one of the people who prefers to do things all in one go, then there are a few ways that you can make your day more productive.

First of all, on your cleaning day, try not to let anything else distract you. Ignore the phone - let the answering machine take the call instead, ad turn off the TV. If you want some entertainment, then music is a good idea, it will give you energy, and keep you motivated while you clean.

Make sure to keep all of the supplies you will need close at hand. Its easy if you keep all of your cleaning supplies and tools in a container. Then you just take it from room to room. For instance, a plastic bucket with a handle would work perfectly for this job. But if you want to be a bit more classy, there are also special cleaning organizers that you can look into as well. When you begin working in a room, it can be helpful to take the advice of many professional cleaners. They recommend that you only circle the room once. For instance, while you are standing at the bathroom sink, take the time to wipe down the mirror and counters as well. Kill two or more birds with one stone, so to speak. If you use this approach you can save time and energy and make it through your entire home in one session.

What to Put on your Weekly Checklist for House Cleaning

Your house cleaning checklist should include chores that need completed regularly - including vacuuming, cleaning of kitchen work surfaces, cleaning the bathroom, and doing the laundry. Another good thing to add to the list is gathering all the rubbish in the house, and taking it out - ensuring that the house is clean and tidy, and smells nice and fresh too.

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Essential Boat Maintenance Guide - A Weekly, Monthly & Yearly Checklist

Boating maintenance is vitally important. If your car brakes down you can simply call for a tow truck. Out on the water, a breakdown can turn deadly. Proper maintenance and inspections can ensure many years of safe boating. Below is a list of weekly, monthly and yearly routine maintenance schedules.

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Weekly:

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Weekly tests should be done by the captain, before each trip out on the boat. These tests should focus on making sure the equipment needed for each voyage is working correctly. Be sure to check bilge pumps, navigation lights, bungs and washers, the steering column for stiffness and fuel level. Also make sure the radio is operating before heading out onto the water. You should also have a quick look around the boat to identify any potential problems or hazards.

Monthly:

Monthly maintenance should focus on checking engine oil levels, and other motorized equipment. Be sure to check the oil levels, monitor the ropes and lines for damage, oil the winch and check safety equipment for damage including lifejackets as well as the use by dates on flares. Give the boat a good clean and also check for any general signs of wear and tare. Inspect the blades of the propellor for damage and inspect all other electrical items such as windscreen wipers, engine tilt and anything else electrical.

Yearly:

Your motor should be serviced at least once a year or more depending on how much you use your boat. As the owner you should thoroughly inspect to exterior and interior of your vessel at least once a year. Look for cracks, chips, blistering, loose wiring, broken fittings and anything else unusual. If you cannot fix what you see be sure to raise the issue with your service agent before getting the boat serviced. Be sure to check grab rails and other fittings are secure and tightly fitted the the boats hull. Check the boats rollers to ensure they are running smoothly otherwise add grease as needed.

By abiding by these maintenance schedules, you will increase your chances of having many years of trouble free boating. Without proper maintenance you run a great risk not only to yourself but to your passengers as well. Be safe, and keep up on your maintenance and checks.

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Weekly Checklist For House Cleaning

It is important to keep a checklist of chores that need to be completed on a regular basis. Certain parts of your home will need to be cleaned weekly and others will need to be cleaned monthly or yearly.

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We live fast-paced lives and sometimes neglect, forget or simply are not aware that there are things that need to be cleaned on a weekly basis. To help you gain further knowledge of weekly cleaning chores, I have compiled a list with some tips to help you on your way with weekly cleaning.

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Cleaning Furniture. Upholstered furniture can be cleaned without taking it out of the room. To do this, take a damp cloth (old sheet) to cover furniture and dislodge fine dust with a special stick. To clear lacquered and polished furniture, boil a glass of beer with a piece of wax. Apply a little warm mass to the furniture and let it dry, and then rub with a woolen cloth. You can use vegetable oil as well.

Water rings on the varnished surface are to be sprinkled with flour, and then take a pad soaked in the plant or engine oil, and rub until it disappears.

Mahogany furniture is wiped with the damp cloth, and then with a dry linen cloth.

Cleaning windows and doors. Doors and window frames should be washed with water and ammonia (1 tablespoon liquid ammonia per 1 liter of water). Doors, frames and colored paint, should be washed with warm strained tea infuse (2 teaspoons of dry tea per 1 liter of hot water). Stains on the glass from the dried white can be erased with the help of a safety razor blade; the leftovers of fresh paint are removed with turpentine. Rags for washing windows should be linen or you can simply use newspaper, which will not streak.

Cleaning mirrors. Mirrors are to be cleaned with a cotton pad moistened with denatured alcohol, and then dried with soft paper or newspaper. Heavily contaminated mirrors can be washed with the following composition: 2 cups hot water, 50 g of vinegar and 50 g of chalk, mix well and let settle. Once the liquid is settled, wipe a mirror with it, and then wipe it clean with a soft cloth or newspaper

Cleaning floors. It is not recommend to frequently wash parquet floors. With careful handling, parquet may be cleaned no more than twice a year. To make parquet floors shine, use 1 part wax to 1 part turpentine. Stains from a parquet floor can be removed with emery paper, and wiped with the old turpentine. If the stain remains, sprinkle it with talc, cover with blotting paper and iron it. Ink stains from linoleum can be removed with emery paper or pumice as well.

Caring for carpets. Twice a year, you can clean the carpet with a hair brush, moistened with water and ammonia (2 tablespoons of alcohol per 1 liter of water). After cleaning the carpet in this manner, it should be dried with a clean cloth.

Removing stains from carpet:
Beer, wine, or liquor can be removed from the carpet with the help of warm water mixed with powdered laundry detergent. Coffee and cocoa can be washed off with cold water and glycerol (1 tablespoon per 1 liter of water). Red wine and fruit juice stains can be removed with the help of cold water and a small amount of ammonia. Do not forget: once the stain is removed, the entire carpet must be wiped with cloth brushes, moistened with a detergent solution, then simply dried with a sponge.

If you care for these items weekly and get stains right away before they sink in, cleaning your house will become a much simpler task. They key to speedy house cleaning is to stay on top of daily and weekly chores so that they don't accumulate.

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