2016 Clean Home & Organizing Challenge Week 9 ~ Master Bedroom

Week 9 ~ This week we are going to be cleaning and organizing our master bedroom. This should be a fairly easy week just because we've already tackled the clothes in our closets and dressers. Detail cleaning and surface clutter is the main priority. Things that you don't normally get to in your everyday cleaning, and things that clutter up the surface areas in your room.

I agree with what Jen says in the video about what a master bedroom should be. It should be a restful calm place for sleep and relaxation. Don't let it become a dumping ground for clutter. Don't let it become the room where you throw everything and slam the door when you get company. It's so nice to go to bed and wake up in a clean and peaceful room. If you wake up in a cluttered, chaotic mess, your mood could definitely be affected.

If you're just joining in, please read last week post here, where we cleaned out our dresser. You can very easily catch up if you want to. Fifteen minutes a day is pretty manageable and when you set a timer and put a little "pressure" on yourself, you can get a lot done! We're still using #2016HowJenDoesItChallenge on Instagram, if you want to see every ones progress.
You can check out this weeks video from Jen, from HowJenDoesIt, here. For the next several weeks there will be a new challenge and video from Jen for different areas of the home. This seems extremely do-able. We can do it!!

• Monday ~ Declutter surface areas. Pick up and put away anything that doesn't belong in your bedroom. Throw away any trash that might have accumulated on the dressers or nightstands. Fold up or hang any clothes that are clean and need put away. Put dirty laundry in the hamper. Clean off those catch-all hot spots, where things tend to pile up.
• Tuesday ~Declutter Nightstands. Go through and get rid of anything that you don't use anymore and make room for the things you use everyday such as books, chapstick, lotion, tv remotes, etc. 
• Wednesday ~ Dust light fixtures, ceiling fans, ceilings, corners, and anywhere else cobwebs might be hiding. Also wipe down any doors and doorknobs in the room.
• Thursday ~ Vacuum under and behind furniture. Lots of dirt and dust like to hide out there, and if you haven't done this for awhile you're in for a surprise! Bedroom furniture can be big and heavy so be careful when trying to move it or be like me and have your hubby do it for you :) Also wipe down the baseboards and corners in your room.
• Friday ~ Wash the bedding (comforters, blankets), curtains, and windows. Also vacuum or lint roll your lampshades and upholstered headboard. 

I want this to be quick, so it's not overwhelming, and 15 minutes a day seem reasonable. If you need more than 15 minutes in an area, then of course take the extra time. This is just an easy way to clean a little each day and at the end, you're entire house will be done!

I am excited to continue this! Let me know if you plan on trying this too.