Pam L in Mid Tenn Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 ... Does anyone have a copy of an old Don Aslett cleaning book? The one with the list of daily/ weekly/ monthy/ quarterly tasks? I don't remember the name of the exact book. IF so, could you post or PM me the lists? Please.:D If I remember correctly the lists are rather short and general. Years ago, I made notecards with those tasks and used that for my major house cleaning. The tasks said something about "clean high" , meaning tops of bookcases and ceiling fans" ; and "clean low" meaning baseboards. Between home schooling and work with ever increasing hours, Flylady just does not work well for me right now. :001_smile: Thanks a ton! Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I might have just given it away...I've been cleaning/organizing/decluttering, and decided I didn't need about 5 books on how to clean/organize/declutter. ;) And by just given it away, I mean, my mom left here about 10 minutes with 3 boxes of books, with my collection of Aslett books inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam L in Mid Tenn Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 bump up Does someone else have the lists for me? or at least the title of the book? The General Board moves so fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stansclan89 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I don't have it, but is it this one? http://www.amazon.com/There-Life-After-Housework-Revolutionary/dp/1593375069/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1347649414&sr=8-2&keywords=don+aslett The 1992 printing says it has lists in the description. I would assume this one does also, but I could be wrong. This one looks interesting too. http://www.amazon.com/Help-Around-House-Don-Aslett/dp/1593375085/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1347649414&sr=8-13&keywords=don+aslett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stansclan89 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I probably have it. I love Don Aslett. Let me go look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Here you go, from Is There Life After Housework?: Daily Straighten up the whole place Do all dishes Wipe counters and range top make beds dump kitchen garbage clean up any spots and spills hang up all clothes read and dispose of mail and magazines praise any cleaning effort Exterior Police any litter or left-behind tools/toys Semiweekly Vac most-used areas Do laundry Weekly Vac carpets Sweep or dustmop hard floors Damp-mop floors Dust furniture Change beds Spot clean handprints, etc. wash door glass (HAAA! I do this about ever 6 months!) Clean mirrors Clean sinks Clean showers and tubs Clean toilets empty trash Exterior Vac door mats Sweep porches/patios haul off trash/junk Monthly Dust woodwork and high/low areas Catch all cobwebs vac upholstery vac drapes/blinds (I do this once a year or two!) sweep or vac carpet edges surface carpet cleaning Rewax heavy traffic areas on waxed floors damp-wipe seats of chairs clean out refrigerator clean kitchen cabinet fronts clean appliance fronts wash/disinfect trashcans exterior wash doormats sweep/hose walkways/driveway wash easy-to-reach windows spot clean doors sweep garage Quarterly Polish furniture (people do this still?) check and clean or change furnace/ac filters Twice a Year Clean oven Defrost freezer Degrease stove hood/fan wash vinyl furniture turn mattresses vac air and heat vents dust tops of tall furniture, rafters, etc. Annually Strip and rewax floors (I've never done this in my life.) Wash and dry-sponge walls (Magic Eraser!) Touch up nicks in wall paint Clean under and behind things Wash hard-to-reach windows (or put it off indefinitely - they are HARD to reach!) Wash or dry clean drapes or curtains wash window screens clean light fixtures wash blinds wash/clean blankets shampoo carpet/upholstery Exterior Clean drain gutters wash exterior of all windows clean screens/storm doors clean/sweep chimney He also says to clean/wash ceilings every several years or so. I don't think this last point was necessary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 *bumping* because I really hope the OP found this after I typed all that out. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaNZ Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Thanks for bumping Quill, because even if the OP doesn't see it, I am very grateful for your typing! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohru Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Awesome! Not the OP looking for the list, but I sure appreciate you typing it out and reminding me of what it looks like since I can't find my book. :) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 *bumping* because I really hope the OP found this after I typed all that out. :D I am grateful too. This is great :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam L in Mid Tenn Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Quill: Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!:):D:001_smile: I had to work all weekend so I searched on my name this morning! So, OP has seen it and thanks you very much!!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Thank you! I used to live by these lists and have gotten out of the habit. My house thanks you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Cool list. Things I'd add or change: Daily Sweep kitchen floor Semiweekly Clean toilets Weekly Water plants Feather dust wall hangings/framed art Check bathroom supplies Monthly Declutter closets Vacuum under sofa/chairs Quarterly Declutter kitchen cupboard Vacuum crumbs from kitchen drawers Twice a Year Declutter junk drawer(s) Declutter mudroom Annually Pull out stove and fridge Clean top of fridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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