A cleaning checklist for bedroom is mandatory. There are many thing that needs to be done when cleaning, from dusting vacuuming, sweeping, polishing and a lot more. To make sure that all angles are covered a checklist is needed. Below is the task that needs to be completed for a bedroom. The actual schedule daily, weekly, monthly and so forth is up to you. Check out here for the schedule proposal.
1. Beds made and change of linens
This is basic, beds need to be made everyday. As for the linens I would suggest that they are changed once a week or at most every month. The main idea here is to have it cleaned. If white is your choice, then the frequency could be higher. Create a schedule that suits you.
2. Lamps cleaned and lampshades dusted, along with all the fake flower decorations.
Previously, I have covered whether to use dead or alive flowers. As it does make a different when you want to clean them. In this case, clean all the lamps and dust the lampshades along with the fake flowers and other decoration. I would seriously propose an air filter system to reduce you dusting work in this domain. Having one at home is not only best for your health but also reduces your dusting and cleaning frequency needs.
3. Fingerprints removed from all woodwork, door-frames and switch plates
This may sound obvious, but having 3 kids in the house I personally could understand the need for this. You may not want to do it all on your own everyday, thus it could be a good idea to have you kids clean them when ever this happen. It would be a good skill to develop both for your and your kids. An investigative skill and cleaning skills. Who knows, he or she might be the next Sherlock Holmes.
4. Picture frames dusted
This is where it all fails. There are multiple picture frames around the house that may need dusting. If you have never done it before, then now may be a good time to start. It is nice to have all the picture frames showing your travel throughout the world and your great happy family for your visitor, but having it dusted regularly will impress further.
As before, buy an air filter system. It will be a convenient way to reduce the dust.
5. Furniture dusted – top, front and underneath
As you see, dust is the major issue here in the house. If you live in the urban area this seem to be even worst with higher automobiles and cars moving around your houses. Dusting your furniture may be a tedious work, but it needs to be done. Make it fun by creating a game out of it. Previously I have created a game for the kitchen. You could create one as well for your bedroom. Get involved with additional activity on bed later.
6. Floors vacuumed and/or washed (under bed if accessible)
Floor need to be vacuumed consistently if we were to reduce the level of dust especially when there are a lot of carpets in the house. This is one of the reason why I prefer a parquet floor than carpeted floor. As an added bonus, if you are able to access under your bed, it is also great if you could clean and washed them. This would reduce the risk of insects and so on living in those hard to access spaces.
7. Windows polished, windowsills cleaned and blinds dusted
Your window is the eye to the world. What is worst is having an uncleaned and unpolished windows. I once worked as a cleaner when I was completing my study, and there I learned a lot of insider tips from the other seasoned cleaners. For example: to polish windows it is good if we were to use a newspaper rather than a tissue. Somehow newspaper have less lint and the ink act as a polish substance.
As for the windowsills and the blind both need to cleaned and dusted regularly. The frequency depends on the type of windows and house you live in. As per my 5S concept, the main idea here is to figure out how we could reduce the cleaning, lubrication and re-tightening to as low as possible within a year. Why do daily, when you can do it once a year. Invest in a air filter if required.
8. One of the items in cleaning checklist for bedroom is to empty your trash
This is self explanatory. But, my personal advice is for perishables it is much better to do it daily. Else weekly is fine. I don’t eat in the room, so mine is usually weekly. However, a Kanban could be your choice on handling this easy matter.
9. Mirrors cleaned and polished
Most website only suggest cleaning the mirror. But, I would add it further polishing the mirror. Who what a smudge on your mirror. The mirror should be a reflection of you and your house. Whenever any visitors comes to your house, that is the first thing that they will check. Some people are just self centered, let them have the glory when they come to your house.
Always polish you mirrors it is a reflection of you.
10. General straightening use cleaning checklist for bedroom
Last but not least, general straightening need to be performed. Use my concept make it obvious with visual cue, when performing this. The best way to straighten is when you could see what is wrong at a glance. Else, you have not performed the 5S properly. Visit my introduction for more on 5S concept. It would definitely change your life. Lastly, my repeated advice is to buy one air filter system for your home office, it would make you life much easier.