Daily Tasks

Photo Credit: http://ribblevalleycleaningservices.co.uk

  Each day I am going to be posting a daily task for getting the home neat and tidy, clean and decluttered and of course -ORGANISED! Each task will take between 5 and 15 minutes with the occasional one lasting up to an hour. But it's really up to you how long you want to take doing each task.

  Ok so I didn't get round to posting this at the start of the month as I was still putting it together. But just incase anyone wanted the daily tasks back-dating here they are:

#1 Thursday January 1st 2015

Take out -recycle Christmas boxes and paper.

#2 Friday January 2nd 2015

Throw out of date food out.

#3 Saturday January 3rd 2015

Defrost the freezer.

(Tip: don't forget to empty first. I've found using a hair dryer on a low temp helps speed up the process.)

#4 Sunday January 4th 2015

Sweep/hoover the kitchen floor.

#5 Monday January 5th 2015

Mop the kitchen floor.

(Tip:If you have a wooden or laminate floor don't use too much liquid on your mop.)

#6 Tuesday January 6th 2015

Organise and clean inside the kitchen non-food cupboards.

#7 Wednesday January 7th 2015

Wipe down the washer and remove any hair from the inside door.

#8 Thursday January 8th 2015

Wipe down kitchen counters.

#9 Friday January 9th 2015

Clean all kitchen handles with anti-bacterial spray.

#10 Saturday January 10th 2015

Wipe down inside the fridge.

(Tip: use natural cleaning agents such as lemon juice in warm water, white vinegar and bicarbonate of soda in warm water instead of harsh chemicals that will cling to foods when you put them back.)

#11 Sunday January 11th 2015

Clean inside the oven.

#12 Monday January 12th 2015

Scrub the kitchen sink and taps.

(Tip: soak paper towels in white vinegar and wrap around taps (leave to soak) to remove water spots and minerals.)

#13 Tuesday January 13th 2015

Clean out the under sink cupboard.

#14 Wednesday January 14th 2015

Clean the hob.

#15 Thursday January 15th 2015

Clean the microwave inside and out.

(Tip: add lemon juice to a bowl of luke warm water and put it in the micorwave on full power for 60 seconds, it will loosen the grime.)

#16 Friday January 16th 2015

Clean out the kitchen 'junk' drawer.

#17 Saturday January 17th 2015

Clean the small appliances in the kitchen -toaster/kettle etc.

(Tip: after cleaning the kettle boil a full kettle and pour away to get rid of any cleaner residue.)

#18 Sunday January 18th 2015

Wipe down the cupboard fronts in the kitchen.

#19 Monday January 19th 2015

Recycle post & paperwork that's no longer needed and lurking about in the kitchen.

(Tip: remove any personal info (addresses etc) before putting in the recycling bin, and shred. (If you don't have a shredder put address bits in a sandwich bag and add washing up liquid, this will destroy the information.)

#20 Tuesday January 20th 2015

Declutter the bits of paper that are attached to the fridge magnets.

#21 Wednesday January 21st 2015

Wipe down the dishwasher exterior.

#22 Thursday January 22nd 2015

Clean and organise inside food cupboards.

#23 Friday January 23rd 2015

Disinfect sink drainer/run through dishwasher.

#24 Saturday January 24th 2015

Run a washer 'cleaning' cycle.

#25 Sunday January 25th 2015

Dust on top of the wall cupboards.

#26 Monday January 26th 2015

Clean cooker fan/hood.

#27 Tuesday January 27th 2015

Clean the kitchen radiator.

#28 Wednesday January 28th 2015
Make a stock list of things you need next time you go food/household shopping, for your store cupboard.

Chore Magnets

Here’s one for all the family and yes I mean mum and dad too!

  This is something you could easily make yourself too. All you need is a little craft glue, some magnets or magnetic strip and something to write on that’s sturdy. You could use card if you wanted (card would be best laminated) or some small wooden disks for sturdiness.

Photo Credit: http://www.agirlandagluegun.com/2011/11/shout-outs-sunday.html

Items Needed

Craft glue

Magnets

Card or wooden disks

Sharpie or marker pen

Pen & a piece of paper

Time needed: 20 minutes (not including drying time – depends on size of each magnet)

  Take each individual magnet that you are going to write on (before attaching the actual magnet part) and write each individual chore and how much the person would earn for doing each chore in marker.

Tip: Take out a pen and paper first and jot down a list of chores and how much each is worth. Save you wasting your magnets if you want to change your ideas/ amounts.

  Once you are happy with your designs, take out the craft glue and magnet part and glue on with the write side facing down.

Tip: Make sure the marker is dry before turning over you don’t want it to smudge!

  Leave your magnet to dry, your craft glue should become clear in most parts when it’s properly dry.

  Then stick them on the fridge or magnetic board! And get your family involved!

  When I said it is for the mums and dads too I ment it. Is there a new pair of shoes mum wants? Or perhaps some Kindle books?? Does dad want a new golf club or a new phone case?? Set up a jar for each person in the household’s chore earnings.

A great way to get the kids to learn that you have to work for your money.

In addition, a great way to get everyone involved in organising and tidying the house! Winner all round.

Tip: If there are certain chores that would need adult supervision such as using cleaning products put this on the wording on the magnet.

List of ideas for chore magnets:

Make bed £0.15

Hoover bedroom £0.20

Put away clean laundry £0.25

Empty kitchen bin £0.45

Empty bathroom bin £0.35

Clean kitchen window £0.10

Hoover living-room £0.20

Brush the dog £0.10

Unload dishwasher £0.25

Load dishwasher £0.30

Remove hair from shower £0.10

Clean toilet £0.40

Clean entrance floor £0.15                               The list could go on forever!