ULTIMATE SPRING CLEANING CHECKLIST + TIPS
Spring Cleaning
Spring is here and that means it is time for some much needed Spring cleaning! Keep reading for some of my favorite cleaning tips + a downloadable spring cleaning checklist to help you get your house in tip top shape in only a couple of days!
I find it easier to divide the cleaning into rooms, that way when you dedicate a certain amount of time to finishing one room, you’re able to notice a more visible difference. It leaves you with a greater sense of accomplishment and seems to inspire me more to then conquer the next rooms.
Obviously it would be nearly impossible to accomplish everything on this list in one day, so take it section by section and use this list as a reference for your seasonal cleaning in the next couple of weeks!
EVERY ROOM
WALLS + DOORS:
this make a huge difference in the overall clean and bright feelings of your house, especially if you have small kids that run handprints all over everything.
clean scuff marks from walls with magic eraser
scrub all light switches and outlets
wash the walls in high traffic areas
wash doors (look for scuff marks)
clean and sanitize door handles and areas around them
touch up paint if necessary
DUSTING JOBS:
start at the top and work your way down so you not have to keep cleaning the floors every time.
Dust ceiling corners with an extendable fluffy duster
dust crown molding and door jams
dust light fixtures and remove spiderwebs from chandeliers
dust ceiling fans, and while you are at it, switch them to turn counter clockwise
dust picture frame hanging on walls
dust furnishings/flat surfaces/bookshelves
remove light fixtures and wipe/wash them clean. wash out all the dusts and bugs if they get in there.
dust lamps/vacuum or lint roll shades
dust tops of appliances (like the fridge)
wash curtains and wipe down windowsills
change household air filter
dust/vacuum baseboards
WINDOWS + FLOORS
wash or wipe down window blinds
clean inside windows and mirrors
scrub window sill areas
clean exterior windows
vacuum all floors before you start scrubbing them
deep clean hard surface floors
roll up area rugs and vacuum the floor underneath
shampoo/steam carpets if needed
GENERAL HOUSEHOLD
replace batteries in smoke detector + carbon monoxide detector
get pest control scheduled
schedule pool maintenance (if needed)
KITCHEN
Clean clutter from flat surfaces
scrub and disinfect all household trash cans
scrub the table (even the underside)
clean appliances
organize the refrigerator + freezer
dust the top of fridge
clean the hood/vent and change/wash filters
scrub stovetop
clean and disinfect the garbage disposal
wipe out the silverware + utility drawers
organize and wipe down pantry
scrub kitchen cabinets and touch up with varnish pen
BATHROOM
wipe down tooth brush holders/drawers
scrub soap dishes and refill soap pumps
clean vanity countertops and shine sinks
clean toilets and floors around them
wipe down bathroom scale
wash/replace bath maths
scrub shower caddy/storage shelves
remove & wash shower curtain & replace liner
sanity bathroom tub and shower
clean shower he had and bath tub faucet
unclog drains
caulk shower and bathtub if applicable
reseal tile and grout if needed
declutter bathroom cabinets and storage areas
toss out expired products
wipe down bathroom cabinets, toilet paper holder and towel bars.
OUTDOOR CLEANING
sweep porch patio/deck
power wash the driveway and deck/patio
power wash garage doors
touch up/paint house exterior
remove cobwebs from exterior fixtures
scoop out gutters
trim branches
clean out/organize garage + sweep floor
clean/replace doormats
wash salt/winter dust from cars + clean out
remove leaves from nooks and crannies/clean up yard
plant annuals at the end of spring
LIVING ROOM
wipe down couch if leather/vacuum if textile
move couch and vacuum underneath
condition leather couches and chairs
remove extra clutter items and put them away in their proper homes
dust electronics and disinfect remote controls/gaming controllers
organize entertainment centers
BEDROOM
declutter items that don’t belong and put them in the right place
organize bedroom closets - remove seasonal outgrown clothing
wipe down dressers and nightstands
flip/vacuum the mattress
clean under your bed
wash bedsheets, replace if needed
change out your pillow every year
vacuum carpet and wipe down baseboards
declutter, dust and organize bedroom furniture like dressers and desks
LAUNDRY ROOM
Clean dryer vent
remove lint from dryer lint traps
wipe down the washing machine, clean out soap dispenser and disinfect door seals
vacuum behind + underneath washer + dryer
vacuum floors
mop laundry room floors
reseal tile grout if needed
tidy up and organize laundry room shelves
eliminate unnecessary cleaning products
clean/vacuum laundry collection bins
scrub laundry sink if applicable
OFFICE/WORK AREA
clean and organize desk drawers/remove junk from junk drawer
toss junk mail ad shred out of date bank statements/files
wipe down and dust computer and equipment
SHOP SOME OF MY FAVORITE CLEANING PRODUCTS
