Ah, spring. The beginning of flowers and sunshine with April showers bringing May flowers. Spring also brings spring cleaning. Spring cleaning is a great way to toss out the old and make way for the new while sprucing up the place. We’ve put together a handy checklist to help you in your venture. Remember to collect unwanted items as you clean to donate.
Every Room – a reminder to start at the top and work your way down while you clean
- Dust everything including ceiling fans and lights
- Vacuum and mop
- Go over rugs and carpets with a carpet cleaner
- Wipe down doorknobs, light switches, and other high contact areas
- Check smoke detector batteries
- Clean windowsills and tracks
- Clean curtains and blinds
- Wipe baseboards
- Wipe the windows
- Wax and polish wooden furniture
- Polish hardware
- Wipe down walls
Kitchen
- Throw a disinfecting cleaning tab in the dishwasher and garbage disposal
- Clean all appliances like the microwave and coffee maker
- Take everything out of the fridge and clean the inside
- Pull the fridge and oven from the wall to clean the flooring underneath
- Clear out the cabinets and clean the shelves and cabinet doors
- Scrub the oven
- Scrub the sink
- Check the date on fire extinguishers
Bathroom
- Clean the shower curtain and mat
- Organize and clean any drawers
- Organize and clean the medicine cabinet
- Scrub the shower, toilet, and sink
- Clean the mirror
Living Room
- Clean cushions and throw pillows
- Organize any DVDs, games, and knickknacks
Bedroom
- Rotate the mattress
- Make sure all bedding is clean
- Clear out drawers and organize
- Organize the closet and wipe down shelves
- Collect a donate pile of items that don’t fit or don’t want anymore
Outside
- Wipe down windows and screens
- Spray out garbage cans and recycling bins
- Organize the garage and shed
- Pressure wash
Miscellaneous
- Clean the vents and lint traps on washing machines and dryers
- Pull the washer and dryer out to clean behind
- Clean the keyboard and mouse for the computer
- Organize hallway closets and wipe down shelves
Get a copy of our spring cleaning checklist here.