March Home Checklist

Love a well-run home? Spring is the season to get in the groove with the March Home Checklist below!

1 A clean, well-lighted place … Begins with clean light fixtures. Clean ceiling fixtures, lamps, sconces, anything that has a bulb.

2 And while you’re up there: Clean the fan blades.

3 Floorshow: Clean hardwood, tile, linoleum and other floor surfaces and seal. (Hire a professional for this.)

4 And while you’re at it: Call the pros in to clean your carpets, too.

5 Think small: Think small appliance. Think “clean the small appliance.” Tackle the toaster, the toaster oven, the microwave and show them who’s boss.

6 Office help: Get a jump on the taxman. Use this month to clean out your office drawers and files and surprise your accountant with all your receipts for a change.

7 Does not compute? Maybe it needs cleaning. Clean your computer, keyboard and mouse. And while you’re at it, tackle your fax machine, too.

8 Paper chase: Clean out all extra books, magazines, papers, etc. Recycle, resell or donate.

9 Goodbye till next year: Put away winter clothes, ski clothes, sweaters, etc

10 Presto chango: And the “coat closet” becomes the “sweater closet.” Clean out the entry closet to make room for the new season’s outerwear.