1 st round: Dust any ceiling fans above the bed. Next, make the bed to protect sheets from dust. Make sure the tag on the sheets is at the bottom of the bed and the patterns are properly facing the right direction. Check each side to see that the covers are even. Fluff and straighten pillows.

2 nd round: Start to the left (or right) of the door and work in a circle, following the walls. Long duster, dust for cobwebs, light fixtures, ceiling fans, baseboards, door frames, vents, windowsills, blinds.

3 rd round: Start to the left (or right) of the door, moving around the room in a circle. Complete all picking up/straightening/organizing and cleaning in this trip. Don’t forget the sides and legs of the furniture.