Clean kitchen countertops; wipe off canisters and small appliances. ??? Vacuum the staircase. ??? Chip away at a larger project you have been putting off, such as cleaning out kitchen and bathroom cabinets and drawers. ??? Straighten a shelf or two in the linen closet. ??? Remove the books from one shelf on a bookcase, dust the books and shelf and replace them. ??? Vacuum two or three pieces of upho