February House Cleaning Checklist

Woman removing white towels from dryer.Launder home bedding, pillows, and linens this month.

February house cleaning checklist: Some tasks only need to be done once or twice a year. The problem is that we need to remember to do them once or twice a year.

Or else we save it all for spring cleaning, which makes it such a daunting chore that it doesn't occur, either. The best plan is to break down annual and seasonal chores by month and tackle them daily or weekly.

This way, nothing gets too backed up, and things eventually get done. I've also found that concentrating on one room or area each month is more rewarding, as you can see the results. 

Here's the February house cleaning checklist schedule that has worked wonders for me. I'm confident it will be just as effective for you in your home this month.

1.  Embrace the Nesting Instinct:

Embrace the nesting instinct: Clean all bed linens: including comforters, duvets, bed skirts, pillows, etc. Launder what you can; dry-clean the rest.

2.  The Spin Cycle:

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The spin cycle: Remember the bed linen toppers. Fluff up pillows with a short spin in the dryer (no heat, please).

3.  Linens and Things:

Linen and things: This is an excellent time to clean out your linen closet. Rotate rarely used linens and towels to the front lines for even wear, and launder everything.

4.  On the Flip Side:

On the flip side, turn the mattresses for even wear and vacuum each side for a couple of minutes while you're there. 

5.  Shelf Life:

Shelf life: Clean the bookshelves. Remove everything from the shelves and dust. Now, consider very carefully what you return to the shelves. 

Does it deserve to be there? Or would it be happier in a second-hand bookstore? 

6.  By the Book:

By the book: Vacuum each book before you reshelve it, using the vacuum cleaner's soft brush attachment.

7.  The Clean Air Act:

The clean air act: Replace the filter in your heating unit or furnace. It's essential to maintaining fresh, clean air inside your home.

8.  Up Against the Wall:

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Up against the wall: Check walls for nail holes, blemishes, and scuffs, and fix an inexpensive wall hole yourself with an affordable repair kit.(Read up on How to Fix a Wall Hole here.)

9.  Final February House Cleaning Checklist Chore: Heavy Thoughts.

Get your beefy significant other to help you move all the large appliances away from the walls so you can vacuum behind and underneath them. While you're there, remember to change the fridge's water filter. 

The February house cleaning checklist is complete. Fabulous February is now all yours to enjoy!


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