Don’t Miss This Spring Cleaning Checklist

The first day of spring was just a few days ago but already, the days are longer, the weather is warmer, and the winter clutter in your home is starting to show. The task of thoroughly sprucing up a home from top to bottom is a massive one, which is why it’s so important to use a spring cleaning checklist.

Bathrooms

Bathrooms get a lot of use and should be the first priority on your spring cleaning checklist.

1. Vacuum the floors.
2. Wipe down the walls and ceilings.
3. Launder any bath mats or throw rugs.
4. Wash mirror, cabinets, and the inside of cabinets.
5. Soak the shower walls, tubs, floors, sinks, and counters with your preferred cleaning agent for 20 minutes, then rinse and dry.

Bedrooms

There’s nothing quite as welcoming as a freshly-cleaned bedroom. When you are done with your spring cleaning, you’re going to feel so cozy and relaxed in your refreshed bedroom.

1. Vacuum the floors.
2. Dust all surfaces.
3. Strip beds of all linens (including mattress pads, dust ruffles, shams, etc.) and launder.
4. Open the windows (provided the weather isn’t rainy) to let the room breathe.
5. Clean windows and their treatments.
6. Wash mirrors.
7. Shampoo or steam-clean carpets and/or rugs.
8. Remove unworn clothes from closets and dressers and donate them.

Kitchens

Though the kitchen is cleaned regularly due to the nature of its purpose, a thorough spring cleaning allows you to clean the nooks and crannies that are often overlooked.

1. Remove all contents from the refrigerator and freeze.
2. Wipe the interior and exterior of your fridge down with a cleaning solution of your choice
3. Use a soapy steel wool pad to remove grease from cooking appliance. (Remember to remove stove grates and oven racks to clean individually.)
4. Wash the windows and their treatments.
5. Empty all cabinets and drawers to clean inside.
6. Scrub down all countertops.
7. Sweep, vacuum, and mop the floors.
8. Throw out expired goods in your pantry and cabinets.
9. Descale coffee maker and dishwasher.
10. Clean drain and garbage disposal.

Living Rooms

Probably the most tedious part of your spring cleaning routine is the living room, due to the fact that there are many smaller items to dust and clean, such as books, artwork, knick knacks, and so on. Take it slow so you don’t break or damage anything!

1. Dust ceiling fans.
2. Wipe off walls and ceilings.
3. Launder any pillows and/or blankets.
4. Clean furniture.
5. Wipe down shelves.
6. Clean window treatments.
7. Wash windows.
8. Dust and clean electronics.
9. Sweep out fireplaces.
10. Vacuum and clean the carpets.

Stairwells

Though stairwells aren’t rooms, they do get a lot of traffic. Don’t neglect this very important portion of your home.

1. Sweep or vacuum stairs.
2. Wipe down the walls and ceilings.
3. Wipe down handrails.
4. Dust art and light fixtures.

Throughout Your Home

There are some tasks that you’ll need to complete throughout every room in your home.

• Vacuum and clean vents, floor registers, and vent covers.
• Wash switch plates.
• Wipe down baseboards and crown molding.
• Wash doors and door knobs.
• Move all furniture to dust and vacuum behind and underneath.
• Polish wood furniture.
• Replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Spring cleaning is also a good time to tackle any home improvement projects you’ve been putting off. For instance, maybe you bought a modern barn doors (currently on sale for 30 percent off when you use promo code SAVE30 during checkout) but have yet to install it. Check those home projects off your list as you thoroughly clean your home for the season.