The Ultimate Fall Cleaning Checklist to Get Ready for Holiday Guests
We all know cleaning can be overwhelming, especially if we are expecting guests! I’ve found splitting up cleaning tasks into areas of the home is a simple method for success. But, what about all those things we just don’t have time to clean on a weekly or even monthly basis?
Fall Cleaning Checklist Organization and Planning
It takes a little more organization and planning than just cleaning room by room. So, I’ve put together seasonal cleaning checklists. The first is for the Fall season and allows for enough time to prepare for guests who will no doubt, be arriving during the upcoming holidays.
Work through each room as you normally do but add steps from the checklists. You can complete it all in one week or break into a few weeks as needed.
The goal is to complete each task before the Fall season ends. Use the printable fall cleaning checklist included below to help you keep track or even assign items to other members of the family.
Cleaning Tools
Make cleaning a breeze with practical natural cleaners. Click on cleaners from the list below for easy DIY recipes!
Lemon Cedar Dust Spray and Polish
Remove dust and help keep bugs away on your wood surfaces with this recipe for an all-natural Lemon Cedar Dust Spray and Polish. Boost your home cleaning with the cheerful scent of fresh lemons and cedarwoods’ warm, woodsy aroma all from essential oils!
Streak Free Glass Cleaner
This recipe for a natural Streak-Free Glass Cleaner creates a professional foam spray without chemicals. And it’s incredible for cleaning photo frames, mirrors, windows, and glass cupboard doors.
All Purpose Surface Cleaner
This solution can be applied to much more than just countertops. It holds the simplicity of using just ONE cleaner for almost everything. The next time you’re in a pinch to clean your home, grab a few cleaning cloths and a bottle of All-Purpose Natural Surface Cleaner.
Odor Eliminating Carpet Refresh Powder
Do you have guests arriving soon? Don’t have time to clean your whole house? No worries, just apply Odor Eliminating Carpet Refresh Powder to your high traffic, carpeted areas and vacuum.
Fall Cleaning Checklist:
Bedrooms
Vacuum and freshen all carpets and rugs
Clear cobwebs from ceilings
Wash windows and mirrors
Vacuum and clean window sills
Wipe light switches and door handles
Launder quilts, duvet covers, and comforters
Change bed linens
De-clutter and dust furniture and shelves
Dust light fixtures and fans
Outdoor Spaces
Sweep porches and decks
Remove cobwebs on porches and decks
Store outdoor furniture and flower pots
Bathrooms
Wash shower curtain and liner
Scrub Tile, Tub, and Shower
Clear and clean all surfaces
Clear cobwebs from ceilings
Wash windows and mirrors
Vacuum and clean window sills
Wipe light switches and door handles
Launder all towels
Dust light fixtures and fans
Kitchen
Scrub Tile, Sink, Stove, and Oven
Clean all surfaces and polish stainless steel
Clear cobwebs from ceilings
Wash windows, mirrors, and glass cabinets
Vacuum and clean window sills
Wipe light switches and door handles
Clean all appliances
Dust light fixtures and fans
Wipe down and polish wood cabinets
Main Living Spaces
Vacuum and freshen all carpets and rugs
Clear cobwebs from ceilings
Wash windows
Vacuum and clean window sills
Wipe light switches and door handles
De-clutter and dust furniture and shelves
Dust light fixtures and fans
Change the heater filter as necessary
Vacuum heater vents and wipe down the surface
Once you’ve finished the Ultimate Fall Cleaning Checklist turn your sights to comfort. Check out my 4 clever ways to make your home smell like Fall here. Your guests will feel right at home with the cozy, comforting scents of autumn. I love using essential oils for naturally cleaning our home, if you would like to know more, check out how I got started with essential oils.
Print your Fall Cleaning Checklist to keep track of your progress. Grab it and many more printables in the Simple Living Library.
Grab all room by room and seasoanl cleaning checklists for spring, summer, fall, and winter in the Life-n-Reflection Resource Library!