Remember Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend
Mom’s Corner
Although I do not care for Daylight Savings Time, it does provide a reminder for things we need to do at least twice a year. I had a friend when we lived in Kentucky who made the weekends of Daylight Savings Time a mandatory cleaning weekend. She scheduled nothing (and I mean nothing!) except cleaning for those weekends. Because we do get busy and loose track of time, it is a good idea to have some type of schedule or plan for doing things that are not a “habit.”
Although many tasks need to be done more than twice a year, I find that sometimes I have to play “catch-up” and Daylight Savings is an excellent reminder for me. So with that thought in mind here are some of the things on my list:
• Check batteries in smoke alarms.
• Flip or rotate mattresses.
• Vacuum air vents.
• Clean ceiling/light fixtures.
• Vacuum/clean mini-blinds.
• Vacuum behind TV’s.
• Check for leaks under sinks. A small leak can easily go undetected, causing damage and a major mold problem. (Yes, this is speaking from experience!)
• Clean under and behind refrigerator and stove. (I find it amazing and disgusting what can hide there.)
• Check bathtubs, toilets, sinks and outdoor faucets for little drips and leaks that can be very costly.
• Wipe out cabinets and pantry.
• Inspect roof for any damage.
• Inspect insulation in attic.
• Clean dishwasher and check jets for clogging. (pouring a cup of vinegar over jets and letting it set for about 30 minutes will generally take care of clogging, then run empty dishwasher through a wash cycle)
• Check heating/air condition system for any damage and clean around outside units
• Purge closets and home of unwanted/unused items. (This takes care of all the clutter, too!)
And after you have done all this work, don’t forget to set those clocks forward an hour.
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