Household Chores Checklist

This checklist is part of the Starter Pack series for OnOtto – a recurring task management app. Use the links in this article to add tasks directly to your OnOtto account

Ah the joys of adulting. Even with a partner or roommates, managing household to-do’s can be it’s own chore. Use this OnOtto starter pack to stay ahead of the mess and not forget the important tasks that are easy to forget or put off for another day.

For each task below you can click to quickly add it to your OnOtto task list, and customize the frequency, owner, and shopping list before saving.

Take Trash Can to Curb

Never miss your weekly trash pickup again!

Put “Take Trash Can To Curb” OnOtto

Test Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Follow your alarms’ recommended testing frequency – most are once per month. Also vacuum for dust and spray for ants/spiders to prevent false alarms.

Put “Test Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarms” OnOtto

Change Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Batteries

It’s easy to miss the low battery chirp if you’re out of the house often, so stick to the manufacturer’s recommendation to make sure the alarms have plenty of juice to wake up you and your household in an emergency.

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Put “Change Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries” OnOtto

Sharpen Kitchen Knives

Dull knives can make you press too hard and lose control. Save yourself a trip to the emergency department by sharpening your knives regularly. If you need a knife sharpener, they’re fairly inexpensive to get started, like this highly-rated sharpener on Amazon.com