Project Clean Up 2022...Week 7: Coat Closet

So I know I said I would do the Foyer on Week 7, but it is such a large job that I am taking care of the smaller ones first (My OCD is starting to fight me though). Decided to go ahead and tackle the Coat Closet just outside the Powder Room since it is right beside the last room I did. Doors are open and I dive in! 

It never seriously hits me how many people live in my house until I hit this closet. More than one coat per person, especially. I always swear that we never need more than one coat per person, but then you have to count light jackets, wraps, etc...so much! 

No, it's not like that. It is indeed pretty organized because of last year's Project Cleanup, but just so much! 

This closet has all of our coats/jackets, school supplies, coloring books/crayons, a chest of winter scarves/hats/gloves and pool towels.

Here is what you need to do: 

__ Empty out coat closet

__ Dust down walls, wash if able

__ Wash or vacuum floor, whichever is applicable

__ Sort items as you return them to the closet

__ Store out of season items

__ Sell or donate unwanted items

My own additions:

__ Wipe out coloring book bins

__ Check Coloring Books and Art Supplies. Throw out broken crayons, old glue, dry glue sticks, full coloring books. Arrange colored pencils and markers in packs to make sure all are there and get rid of any that are not complete. 

__ Pool towels are checked for holes and those are tossed. What is left is folded neatly and stacked in 2 columns on the right of the baskets.

__ Clean out mini wooden chest. Keep winter gear needed, remove items no longer needed and place into yard sale bin.

__ Check Preschool/Elementary supplies bins. Wipe out bins. Check that all items are in bins for homework; crayons, markers, colored pencils, pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener, glue stick and scissors. 

__ Check school supplies used throughout the year; book covers, mini packs of tissues, mini bottles of antibacterial hand gel.

__ Bin for pencils/pens. Check that all pens still work. Get rid of excessive amounts of both that have gained over time and toss any pens that no longer work. 

__ Bin for mini flags that go on the hanger in the rock garden. Check that all are still to be kept.

__ Seasonal Headpieces. Check that all are still in good order. 

__ Neatly store box of chalk and textbooks to the right of bins

__ Neatly store box of chalk and textbooks to the right of bins

I am not going to say which room will be done next because I keep changing it, but it will either be the Dining Room, Den or Foyer. I guess it will be a surprise....ha! 

See you next time! 

 

Project Clean Up 2022...Week 6: Powder Room

Running behind, but determined to get these blogs up! I decided to switch Week 6 and 7 and did my Powder Room first (Foyer will be Week 7) I really needed to get this room clean and cleaned well. 

So, although a small room, there is a lot of detail to clean in here because as we all know...

Walls, Ceiling, Baseboards, Heater, Sink Cabinet, Sink, Toilet and Floors....it all gets hit! 

Here are the steps (beyond the normal ones) for a beautiful powder room...

__ Open windows

__ Empty all cabinets and vanity. Wash inside, replace items neatly. Discard expired medications and cosmetics if needed. Make list of any items running low. Fold hand towels and stack neatly. 

__ Wash outside of cabinets and vanities.

__ Clean toilet, inside and out. Remove seat and clean around seat bolts.

__ Clean sink drain.

__ Shine faucets.

__ Clean mirror and frame.

__ Dust light fixtures. My light fixtures have glass shades, cleaned the glass, change bulbs if needed. 

__ Wash windows and window sills. Take out and wash window screens.

__ Wash switch plates. Wash walls and trim. Wash doors and door knobs.

__ Wash floor registers and other vent covers.

__ Sweep and wash floors.

__Reseal grout lines if necessary.

__ Wash curtain, toilet cover and rug.

__ Scrub trash can or purchase new one.

Added my own items as well...

__ Replace soap.

__ Change out magazines in rack. 

__ Replace toilet scrub brush.

__ Put out fresh hand towels.

__ Buy new 1st floor toothbrushes, toothpaste and individual plastic closing cases for each. Label.

__ Stock first aid kit.

__ Stock toilet paper. 

A shot from the hall into the powder room...

The cabinet has all of our necessities. Everything gets pulled out and cabinet gets scrubbed down. A list has to be made for restocks. New toothbrushes in cases. Also, add items that need replaced in first aid kit.

I wanted to find a better place to keep extra rolls of toilet paper and came across this great basket that will hold around 3 rolls so, grabbed it up! 

When I originally redesigned this bathroom, I knew I wanted a magazine rack that looked like a work of art. This record holder needed nothing done to it and fit the bill. I change out magazines every few months so there is always something fresh to read.

 

Onto Week 7....Foyer!