Fall Maintenance Checklist- Part 1

Outdoors:

  • Check all windows and doors for cracks
  • Trim large tree branches
  • Tighten any loose screws or bolts on decks
  • Dust and scrub porch/deck/patio
  • Wash and store patio furniture
  • Find a clean place in garage to store patio cushions/furniture
  • Prepare garden hose to unscrew from facet when weather gets cold
  • Wash door thresholds
  • Clear all debris from gutters

Garage:

  • Clear and organize the entire garage
  • Organize and hang garden tools/yard tools on the wall
  • Replace any missing or broken tools, if needed
  • Make sure all storage boxes are labeled and taped shut
  • Hang bicycles from the ceiling of garage for more walk space
  • Put shelving in garage to get items off the floor
  • Clean garage refrigerator, if you have one

Kitchen:

  • Vacuum and mop behind, under the refrigerator and stove
  • Vacuum refrigerator coils
  • Deep clean dishwasher and garage disposal (white vinegar)
  • Clean/dust top of cabinets and refrigerator
  • Clean your wine cooler

Bathrooms:

  • Wash on delicate cycle with warm or cool water, your shower curtain and liner
  • Check grout for any necessary repair
  • Since we live in a hard water area, clean your shower head and faucets with white vinegar
  • Clear and clean out medicine cabinet
  • If there is a linen closet in your bathroom, clear it out of outdated items
  • Clear and clean out under the bathroom sink any old items