Answer to number 6 and 7 wont save you time but it is the best method, Vaucuum vacuum vacuum, dusting and swifting just throws most of the dust back up in the air.
For most everything else, I use a steam cleaner(not wood on wood furniture).. Steam cleaning kills germs and bacteria and uses no chemicals.

Agree on the vacuum. Or a damp cloth.

Go to your local library and get either "Home Comforts" by Cheryl Mendelson or Martha Stewart's "Home Keeping Handbook"

Btw, vinegar is another choice for tile and counters. Don't use it on the wood though unless you know what finish it is - acidic things aren't good for certain wood finishes. Same goes for alcohol - it will basically dissolve a shellac finish.

To clean baseboards: I vacuum using the crevice tool first. Once a month or so, I wipe them down - a bucket of hot water with a splash of Mrs Meyers all-purpose cleaner (my cleaner of choice, it's smells divine and works like a dream, Method Diluteable Cleaner is also nice. A little goes a long way with both of them, so they're more economical than you'd think.) Avoid Murphy's Oil Soap like the plague.

Thanks for the tips. Which vacuum attachment would you recommend for the shutters? I didn't think that would pull the dust off.

They don't get overly dusty as I do them every week also.

I will try the vacuum for the baseboards too.

Do you have a little dusting brush attachment?

I think so. I have the one that came with my Vacuum. Maybe I will look into getting this one though.

Here is a link that might be useful: Dyson Soft Dusting Brush

A hand held steamer is good for sanitizing. As for wood furniture, I never spray furniture polish on the wood; spray a little on a microfiber cloth & dust your furniture (I like the Guardsman no wax). As for cleaning blinds, shutters, ceiling fans & baseboard, the California Dusters work great (I have a large & small one)purchased mine at an auto supply store (but I think Walmart has them as well).

Thanks for giving these nice cleaning tips and suggestions so that every one could get help.