you ' ve been vacuuming over for a few weeks and dusting places you likely pass right by .
Be sure to customise your cleaning schedule to fit your needs . Some chores may be monthly in one family and are needed more often in others . If you find that cleaning an item or dealing with it only monthly still leaves it very dirty when you tackle it again , add it to your weekly or biweekly cleaning .
• Dust Ceiling Fans
If it has been a while since you ' ve cleaned your ceiling fan , take a look up . You ' re likely to see a ton of dust and dirt clinging to your fans . Dust the ceiling fan at least once a month to keep it looking nice , functioning well , and prevent all that dust from being dispersed in the air .
• Clean Light Fixtures
Cleaning light fixtures on a monthly basis keeps your globes and fixtures from dulling and becoming encrusted with dust . It ' s often a quick task that requires wiping the fixture with a cloth and removing the globe or pan for a quick shine as well as dumping any bug remains . You ' ll be surprised how much brighter the light is with a little cleaning .
• Dust Air Vents
You may not notice the air vents in your home regularly , but they can quickly build up dust around the vent and wall areas . Dust them down monthly to keep dust from blowing out into your rooms . Wipe down the nearby wall as well to remove any dust that has accumulated there .
• Clean Walls
Even families without small children will discover occasional marks on the walls of their home . Spot clean the walls of your home to remove crayon marks , furniture scuffs , dust , and splatters . Food preparation , eating areas , and the place where you store your trash will be likely candidates for a monthly wall wipe down .
• Clean Window Treatments
Curtains and drapes may need to be washed , cleaned , or dusted out on a monthly basis . Blinds that attract dust will need to be wiped down as well . Be sure to check the manufacturer ' s instructions for your window treatments before cleaning .