Monday, October 1, 2012

A Month of Cleaning!

Alrighty folks!  This Friday I will be six months pregnant.  I've already noticed that getting down on my hands and knees - or more accurately getting up from being on my hands and knees - is becoming more and more difficult.  What does this have to do with cleaning?  A LOT!  It's difficult to clean baseboards, floors, floor cabinets, etc. without being on your hands and knees.  At least I have yet to find a trick to avoid doing so.  All that being said, I've decided to clean our house this month, while I can still get up and down on my own.

Here are some of my goals I plan to accomplish throughout my month of cleaning:
- Learn about and use natural cleaners.
- Learn about and make my own homemade cleaners.
- Cut back on waste - i.e. no paper towels.
- Re-organize my cabinets - more practical and efficient storage.
- Share what I learn with you!

Since my hubby is home on Saturdays and Sundays I've decided to do my cleaning Monday-Friday.

Here's the cleaning schedule I came up with:


Download and Print my Cleaning Calendar Here or Here.


As you can see, the first three weeks focus on specific areas:
- Week 1:  Floors
- Week 2:  Kitchen
- Week 3:  Bathrooms

The rest of the month I'll be cleaning fixtures and spaces throughout the house.


Becky over at Clean Mama is also doing a blog series on cleaning this month:  31 Days to a Clean House.  Be sure to follow her along, too!  She has a ton of amazing tips and tricks for cleaning your home - and free printables to help you stay on track!

Cheerful Cleaning!
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4 comments:

  1. EmilyOctober 3, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    This is exactly what I need - a calendar to keep me accountable. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. JessicaOctober 3, 2012 at 10:41 PM

      You're very welcome! Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a sweet and encouraging comment! :)

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  2. Bennett MccrayFebruary 12, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Wow! You’re one responsible housewife! Even 6 months pregnant, you’re still determined to clean your house. I suggest that you ask help from your husband. Since he’s home every weekend, why don’t you both clean the house? It’s much fun to do it together.

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    1. JessicaFebruary 12, 2013 at 5:02 PM

      Thanks for those kind words! I am just trying to do the best I can. My husband is more than happy to help, but since he usually works 6 ten-hour days a week, I try to make sure the time he is home we're able to spend quality time together as a family. Especially now that our little one is here. The cleaning can wait until Little Mister takes a nap. :P

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