Week 5

This week we go through the Master Bathroom,
I also listed the kids room so you can get them started and also some of us dont have kids so we will be one week ahead next week. Good luck and I hope all of you are seeing a difference and feeling better. Let me know.


Area to Organize – Master Bathroom/Linen Closet

 Go through the medicine chest. Do you really store medicine in here? It is not a good idea to store your medications here as the steam and heat of the showers can affect them. Consider finding a new place. While you rearrange them, throw away the horrible tasting stuff that you do not use and the expired items. Check your first aid supplies. Do you have enough Peroxide, Band-Aids, gauze pads, and antibacterial ointment? Find a printable first-aid checklist here.

 Just look at those towels! Are they torn? In need of replacement? You needed some new rags anyway! Put it on your list to replace. Reorganize the ones you have.

 Clean off handles, knobs, and light switches. Does anything need replacing?

 How about the bathroom mat or carpet? Does it need some spot remover while you go on? Does it need to be replaced?

 Clean from high to low. Take down the curtains or blinds and clean them. Vacuum the screens in the windows. Clean the windowsill and wash any knickknacks.

 Clean the entire bowl. Spray with a good disinfectant. How is your bowl brush? Does it need replacing? A sponge brush works better than a bristle brush here.

 Polish all the metal fixtures make them gleam. Get around the bowl and clean spots you have not seen in a while! Open the window while you spray a good mold remover if you need to. Scour sinks and bathtubs, and showers.

 Do you need a new soap dish? A decorative hand soap dispenser?
 Get under the sink. Look at those three bottles of hair spray. Do you need and use all that stuff under there? Consider purchasing some under the cabinet organizers to give you more storage space and allow you to get things easier. Wipe out the bottom of the cabinet.

 Does the shower curtain need replacing? Is it really moldy?

 Wash out the wastebasket and let it sanitize.

 The bathroom scale hasn't been scrubbed in a while. Do it now! Get the baseboards and wipe them down, spray the tile with a good tile cleaner while you are doing the baseboard then wipe the tile down after it had a chance to sit.

 Take note and replace, repair all items that need attention.

Area to Organize – Kids’ Rooms
 Get shelves done first - if appropriate. Use same method: examine, toss/save/ donate, replace onto shelves. Get rid of games with missing pieces or save for while you're in the playroom in case the pieces are there.

 Go through desk drawers: (or have the kids if they're older) and sort out what papers need to be saved or tossed. Get rid of old magazines, McDonald toys, toys in pieces, broken crayons, non-functional pens. Make room for stuff on top of the desk!

 Clothing: check for current sizing. Too small? Donate! Torn? Rags! Box up anything to be saved for a sibling. Label the box and put it away now. Throw out anything you’re unable to repair! Have child try on questionable items.

 Have you thought about taking curtains down, and washing? Throw the bedspread & blanket in the wash too!

 Check under the bed for nasties. Use under-bed storage containers. Don't forget the ceiling fans, ceiling fixtures, windows & blinds. Dust, & polish any wooden furniture.

 If you have boxes stored in bedroom or closets make sure you have a good marker with you to mark the outside of boxes with contents.

 You can use the same methods for playrooms or play areas. Perhaps if you have a hobby room and no children, you can use this for your sewing or craft room. If you have none of the above, then take a relaxing bath. Then go over any areas that still need "doing".