I wrote this last year and received great feedback so I thought that I would post it again! :
Fall is almost here!!!
I am soooo excited because I LOVE it!
I love the leaves, the cool crisp air, the apples, the chili, the pumpkins and the decorating!!!
Another thing that I love is a fresh, clean house!
I showed you my spring cleaning schedule here and now I am going to show you my fall cleaning schedule.
Here is my list:
INSIDE THE HOUSE
Wash all windows.. Pick a cloudy day so you can better see any streaks. I make my own glass cleaner or less than a penny per gallon with Basic H.
Vacuum dusty canvas, cotton, and treated fabric blinds. Use a low setting with a brush attachment. Vinyl shades can be wiped down with a dampened microfiber cloth if they need a little more attention.
Moderately dirty window treatments need a two-step approach. Start by dusting or vacuuming the valance and frame, then vacuum from top to bottom using the upholstery attachment for drapes, and the brush attachment for blinds. Or submerge blinds or shades in a few inches of cool water and two teaspoons of dishwashing liquid (check labels first to make sure this is safe). Take out the metal weights first; they can rust.
If your window coverings are very dirty, check labels for cleaning instructions. Some cotton, polyester, rayon, and wool drapes can be machine washed on delicate. Always send lace, linen, satin, and silk drapes and shades to a professional cleaner.
Clean the walls. Dust, wash, rinse, and dry painted or wood-paneled walls. I wash mine with Basic H all purpose solution.
Clean ceiling-mounted light fixtures.
Vacuum and spot-clean upholstered furniture and cushions. Deep-clean if necessary.
Wipe down the kitchen cupboards. Empty them, wash them down, replace liners (if you use them), declutter, and reorganize.
Dust off the refrigerator condenser coil. Use your vacuum’s brush attachment and gently vacuum it.
Clean the carpets. I use Basic H to clean, Nature Bright to brighten your carpet (if needed) and Basic G to disinfect. I sometimes add essential oils for a fresh scent. These are all safe and non-toxic choices. Carpet cleaners are very dangerous.
Evaluate any wooden floors. Have scratched or dull wood floors professionally scuff-sanded and recoated, or completely refinished. I use a furniture marker on the scratches.
Spruce up your computer. Dust the CPU, clean and wipe down the keyboard, and dust off the monitor with a microfiber cloth.
Straighten the closets. De-clutter and reorganize. Store away seasonal clothing.
Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Or install them, if you haven’t yet.Replace the furnace filter. If you haven’t changed your furnace filter within the past three months, do so now.
Sweep the chimneys. Have the wood-burning fireplace and stove flues and chimneys professionally inspected and swept.
De-clutter and clean out the attic
OUTSIDE THE HOUSE
Check weather stripping and caulking around doors and windows. Repair or replace as needed.
Check and clean the gutters. Do the downspouts, too.
Clean the patio furniture. Then store away.
Drain and store garden hoses.
Check the exterior paint. Touch up as needed.
Clean out your vehicle.
Pressure wash the house. I use Basic H and it is amazing at getting off bugs.
Drain the pool, if applicable. Close it up for the year.
You can download a FREE copy here!
Fall Cleaning ScheduleIf you are using this schedule, I would love for you to use this button! 
Please shop online Shaklee site for all you FALL CLEANING supplies!
Did you start your fall cleaning yet?
CLICK HERE TO SEE HOW I MIX BASIC H!!! {It’s a video}
Happy Cleaning!
Are you still fall cleaning?
Did you think that I forgot about this, lol!
Like I said before, I am pretty much done. I only have a couple more things to do. I have been really busy with other stuff lately.
This week, when it was nice outside, I took care of some outside work.
I started to trim around the flower beds and rocks by hand. I am afraid of the weed wacker, lol.
I even took out my edger and edged along our sidewalk and driveway.
I started to turn the mulch around. It looked new again! Yeah!
We cut the lawn for hopefully the last time of the year.
I also pulled weeds from our walkway. Yes, I know, I still need to add more sand, lol.
I weeded our patio too. It was getting really bad…opps!
I sill need to pressure wash our siding. I will have great before and afters to show when I am done. It looks like we put up spider webs for Halloween, hee hee! Yes, I use Basic H in my pressure washer and it is amazing!
Are you done with your fall cleaning?
What are you doing this weekend? Anything fun?
What have you been
cleaning/organizing?
Have a great weekend!
Don’t forget about our November Special,
FREE LIFETIME SHAKLEE MEMBERSHIPS with a order over $70 (member price)
A Get Clean Starter Kit qualifies! Don’t forget to add Scour Off and Basic G.
A membership gets you 15% off all Shaklee products and there are no minimums to keep your membership!
Today, for my fall cleaning, I organized my son’s closet!
I organized his closet almost the same as I did in my daughter's closet.
I hang his long-sleeved shirts.
I put his “big” clothes and shoes in bins up top.
My neighbor has twin boys a little older than my son and she gives all their old clothes to me. She is so nice and I am so grateful for her.
I keep his extra blankets on his shelf.
Ok, here is another, desperately needing a paint job, dresser. But no one sees it, right?
I keep the rest of his clothes in here.
Here are some of his puzzles.
Oh my, he LOVES his puzzles! I decided to really cut back and only keep what fits in our holder and then a few more. :)
I keep a couple more things on this side of the closet. (MOST OF THE KIDS’ TOYS ARE KEPT IN THE BASEMENT- they have WAY to many!)
More puzzles.
And more!
How is your fall cleaning going?
What did you clean this week?
What have you been
cleaning/organizing?
PLEASE check out my NEW SHAKLEE SITE!
You cannot order here, it is just for learning about the company and their products!
Have a great day!
Bonnie :)
Today, for my fall cleaning, I organized my daughters closet!
I keep her shirts on hangers.
And dresses too.
And her jeans.
And some of her bows!
I keep a lot of her stuff in bins (I still need to make labels but that’s why I use clear bins-we can see inside.)
I did find this really sweet bookshelf at a garage sale for only $5.
I keep SOME of her shoes on it.
Puzzles.
Other wooden toys. (I LOVE WOODEN TOYS!)
I keep her Bitty Baby basket snuggled in here.
Some of her other stuff over her. (I like to take advantage of these small gaps.)
And her sleeping bag shoved in here.
This is an old dresser that was my husbands when he was a child.
(I know, UGLY!!!)
But for now, it is very useful for all her other clothes such as jammies, socks, underwear, shorts, sweats, etc.
Here are some more views.
I almost forgot! I also keep her Baptismal dress hidden in the corner so we can look at it sometimes. Grace loves to see it.
How is your fall cleaning going?
What did you clean this week?
What have you been
cleaning/organizing?
PLEASE check out my NEW SHAKLEE SITE!
You cannot order here, it is just for learning about the company and their products!
Have a great day!
Bonnie :)
Also, check out another review and giveaway at
