The Ultimate Checklist for Successful Fall Cleaning
Unclog the Gutters — Clogged gutters can attract bugs and lead to roof leaks. Have your gutters cleaned so they’re ready to handle the coming rain and snow. Rotate Your Mattress — Advice on how often you should rotate your mattress varies. We recommend rotating it every six months, in the spring and fall. Clean the Chimney — Have a professional come out to inspect and clean your chimney before the weather outside becomes frightful. Dust the Ceiling Fans — Grab a ladder and carefully clean the dust from the blades of your ceiling fans. Now is also a good opportunity to switch the rotations of the fan. Ceiling fans should turn clockwise and run at the lowest speed in the winter. This pulls cool air up and pushes warm air down. Check the Shower Curtains — Wash the shower curtains and replace any shower curtain liners that have become mildewy.
It will soon be time to hibernate for the winter. These last few weeks of nice weather are perfect for some intense fall deep-cleaning. There are numerous places in the home that many people overlook when cleaning. This comprehensive checklist will help your family enjoy a clean home to hunker down in for the winter. Deep Clean the Carpets — Treat your carpets to more than a regular vacuuming by renting a carpet cleaner or hiring a specialist. Wash the Windows — Clean the inside and outside of the glass, wash the screens, and wipe down the windowsills. This is also a good time to clean the blinds and wash the curtains. Tackle the Pantry, Refrigerator, and Freezer — Throw out all the expired foods, bad leftovers, and boxes of bran cereal that no one likes. The extra space will make it easier to organize your pantry, fridge, and freezer.
Remember that you don’t have to do everything in a single day. Deep-cleaning is a big project and trying to tackle it all at one can be overwhelming. Spread the tasks over a few weeks and take it one step at a time.
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Directions 1. With a fork, prick each Ingredients • 4 medium sweet potatoes • 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed • 2 medium tomatoes, diced • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp cumin sweet potato a few times. Microwave the potatoes on high 12–15 minutes, or until cooked through. 2. In a microwave-safe bowl,
• 1 tsp coriander • 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup sour cream • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3. Cool potatoes slightly, then cut each potato open lengthwise. Pull the halves apart to create space to spoon the warm bean salsa inside. 4. Add a scoop of sour cream to each potato, garnish with cilantro, and serve!
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combine the beans, tomatoes, olive oil, cumin, coriander, and salt. When the potatoes are done, microwave the mixture on high for 2–3 minutes.
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