Spring Cleaning Checklist: Your Guide to Getting Your Home Sparkling Clean
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*Please note: the first four steps are the same for each room in your home.
*Don’t forget to change batteries in all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
*Inspect all light fixtures for damaged wires or faulty connections
Kitchen Spring Cleaning
- Dust down the ceiling, corners of walls, ceiling fan and light fixtures
- Remove and wash light fixtures if necessary
- Spot wash walls, air vents, doorknobs, doors, etc
- Take down curtains, draperies and blinds and clean accordingly
- Wash the inside and outside of windows
- Take down screens and rinse off before replacing
- Clean the oven
- Leave the windows open when using oven cleaner
- Wipe down the stove, removing burners, burner covers and spill catchers
- Clean out the refrigerator and freezer
- Throw away expired food
- Wipe down shelves, door handles, etc.
- Sweep and mop underneath
- Dust refrigerator coils (UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR FIRST)
- Wipe down toaster, mixer, microwave, dishwasher and all other appliances
- Wash all countertops and backsplashes
- Clean out and organize all cabinets
- Group like items together to make them easy to find
- Wash down the sink
- Put baking soda with warm water and a lemon down the disposal
- Put ice cubes through the disposal to sharpen the blades
- Sweep and mop the floor
- Clean doormats: vacuum, wash, etc.
Bathroom Spring Cleaning
- Dust down the ceiling, corners of walls, light fixtures, vents and fans
- Remove and wash light fixtures if necessary
- Dust down the ceiling, corners of walls, light fixtures, vents and fans
- Remove and wash light fixtures if necessary
- Spot wash walls, air vents, doorknobs, doors, etc
- Take down curtains, draperies and blinds and clean accordingly
- Wash the inside and outside of windows
- Take down screens and rinse off before replacing
- Scrub down the shower, tub and toilet
- Wash sink, faucets and countertops
- Clean all mirrors
- Wipe down the inside and outside of medicine cabinets and linen cabinets
- Throw away expired products, including medicine, makeup and hair products
- Get drawer dividers if necessary
- Update first aid kit
- Shake out and wash all rugs
- Sweep and mop the floor
Bathroom Spring Cleaning
- Dust down the ceiling, corners of walls, light fixtures, vents and fans
- Remove and wash light fixtures if necessary
- Spot wash walls, air vents, doorknobs, doors, etc
- Take down curtains, draperies and blinds and clean accordingly
- Wash the inside and outside of windows
- Take down screens and rinse off before replacing
- Scrub down the shower, tub and toilet
- Wash sink, faucets and countertops
- Clean all mirrors
- Wipe down the inside and outside of medicine cabinets and linen cabinets
- Throw away expired products, including medicine, makeup and hair products
- Get drawer dividers if necessary
- Update first aid kit
- Shake out and wash all rugs
- Sweep and mop the floor
Bedroom Spring Cleaning
- Dust down the ceiling, corners of walls, light fixtures, accent lamps, vents and fans
- Remove and wash light fixtures if necessary
- Spot wash walls, air vents, doorknobs, doors, etc
- Take down curtains, draperies and blinds and clean accordingly
- Wash the inside and outside of windows
- Take down screens and rinse off before replacing
- Wash all bedding, including pillows
- Flip mattress
- Dust down and clean off dressers, chests, nightstands, desks and other pieces of furniture
- Clean any mirrors
- Vacuum, spot treat and deep clean any rugs/carpet
- Rent a deep cleaner if necessary
- Dust and mop hard wood floors
- Clean out closet, drawers, shelves etc
- Throw away the items that are unusable
- Give away or sell items you no longer need, never use or never wear
- Put off-season items in storage
- Organize the remaining clothes, knickknacks, jewelry, books and other items
Dining Room Spring Cleaning
- Dust down the ceiling, corners of walls, ceiling fan and light fixtures
- Remove and wash light fixtures if necessary
- Spot wash walls, air vents, doorknobs, doors, etc
- Take down curtains, draperies and blinds and clean accordingly
- Replace heavy items with lightweight ones
- Wash the inside and outside of windows
- Take down screens and rinse off before replacing
- Dust and wipe down table, chairs, cabinets and other furniture
- Spot clean seats
- Wash tablecloths
- Vacuum, spot treat and deep clean any rugs/carpet
- Rent a deep cleaner if necessary
- Dust and mop hard wood floors
- Wash and dry all nice china by hand
- Clean doormats: vacuum, wash, etc.