Managing Care and Upkeep

Saving Money Caring for possessions makes them last longer and stay in better condition Caring for possessions makes them last longer and stay in better condition

Saving Time Living in a tidy space where things are put in the proper place saves time because you don’t have to spend time looking for things Living in a tidy space where things are put in the proper place saves time because you don’t have to spend time looking for things

Improving Well-Being Your living space can affect your state of mind Your living space can affect your state of mind A messy place may make you feel anxious, pressured, or depressed A messy place may make you feel anxious, pressured, or depressed

Establishing a Routine It makes the job of managing household tasks easier It makes the job of managing household tasks easier Simplifies upkeep Simplifies upkeep Ensures that no part of the home is neglected Ensures that no part of the home is neglected

Task Rotation Passing a job from one family member to another Passing a job from one family member to another Cuts down on boredom and enables family members to learn a variety of skills Cuts down on boredom and enables family members to learn a variety of skills

Time Frames for Organizing Tasks Daily Daily Weekly Weekly Occasionally Occasionally

Areas that Need Specific Cleaning Procedures Walls Walls Windows Windows Furniture Furniture Floors Floors Bathrooms Bathrooms

Care of Outdoor Areas They need special care as they are exposed to weather They need special care as they are exposed to weather

Preventive Maintenance Making sure that structures and equipment in the home are running properly Making sure that structures and equipment in the home are running properly

Yearly Basic Maintenance Checking the building exterior Checking the building exterior Inspecting the furnace and air conditioner Inspecting the furnace and air conditioner Cleaning fireplaces and wood-burning stoves Cleaning fireplaces and wood-burning stoves

Twice Yearly Basic Maintenance Replacing batteries in smoke detectors Replacing batteries in smoke detectors Vacuuming refrigerator coils Vacuuming refrigerator coils Cleaning dryer lint out of the vent pipe Cleaning dryer lint out of the vent pipe Greasing garage door tracks Greasing garage door tracks