Spring is here and it’s time to freshen up your home! Follow this comprehensive spring cleaning checklist to get every nook and cranny looking its best. Let’s dive in and tackle each area methodically.
Deep Clean Kitchen
Kitchen is the heart of the home and likely sees the most daily use, so let’s start here.
- Empty out all cabinets, drawers, and pantries. Wipe down shelves and drawers.
- Toss expired food items. Organize everything neatly when putting items back.
- Deep clean the microwave. Remove built up food splatters on the walls and turntable.
- Scrub the kitchen sink until it sparkles. Use a baking soda paste for stubborn stains. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
- Clean the refrigerator shelves, drawers, and walls. Check for expired condiments and toss them.
- Wipe down exterior of all appliances with a multi-surface cleaner. Get into those crumbs around toaster, mixer, and coffee maker.
- Scrub the stovetop. Use a razor blade for stubborn baked-on grime.
- Clean the oven. Remove racks and soak in warm soapy water if needed. Use oven cleaner for the interior walls.
- Sweep, then mop the floors. Get into those corners!
Now your kitchen is clean enough to eat off the floor. Time to move onto the living spaces.
Refresh Living Spaces
The living room, family room, and dining room are gathering spots for the whole family.
- Dust ceiling fans, light fixtures, window treatments, and furniture.
- Vacuum upholstered furniture and rugs.
- Wash pillow covers and slipcovers if needed. Consider hiring steam cleaning service for sofas and chairs.
- Clean out magazine racks and coffee table drawers. Reorganize to hold remotes, coasters, etc.
- Dust knickknacks and wall decor. Carefully clean any specialty items like crystals or antiques.
- Clean windows, window sills, and window treatments.
- Move furniture to clean underneath. Vacuum and mop hard floors.
Scrub Bathrooms
The bathrooms get a lot of use and need heavy duty cleaning.
- Clean the tub or shower walls with a bleach-based bathroom cleaner and rinse thoroughly. Squeegee shower doors to minimize water spots.
- Scrub the toilet inside and out. Let bowl cleaner sit before scrubbing for maximum effect.
- Clean the bathroom sink and faucets until they are stain free.
- Replace bathmats and towels with fresh ones.
- Organize cabinets and drawers. Toss expired meds and makeup. Fold washcloths neatly.
- Clean mirrors and Chrome surfaces with glass cleaner.
- Spot clean walls and baseboards.
- Sweep and mop the floors.
Declutter Bedrooms
Your bedrooms deserve some order after months of accumulating clutter.
- Change linens and make beds with fresh sheets.
- Wash or dry clean comforters and pillows.
- Dust furniture, lamps, curtains, and baseboards.
- Clean under the beds! Vacuum and remove anything that’s been kicked underneath.
- Organize closets and dressers. Toss or donate anything you haven’t worn in over a year.
- Fluff pillows and mattresses. Flip and rotate mattresses if needed.
- Shampoo rugs and carpet if they need refreshing.
- Polish bedroom furniture if needed.
Make Floors Shine
Now let’s tackle the floors room by room.
- Vacuum all carpets and area rugs.
- Steam clean carpets if desired.
- Sweep and mop all hard floor surfaces – vinyl, tile, laminate, etc.
- Clean baseboards too.
- Wax or polish hardwood floors if needed.
Check Final Touches
You’re so close to a fresh spring cleaned home. Just a few more finishing touches:
- Dust ceiling fan blades, picture frames, and wall decor.
- Clean light fixtures throughout the home.
- Clean furniture covers and slipcovers if needed.
- Wash throw blankets and pillows.
- Clean leather furniture and condition.
- Clean windows throughout home, inside and out.
- Touch up scuffs on walls with paint.
- Clean garage and entryways if desired.
- Tidy outdoor living spaces – porches, patios, decks.
Enjoy Your Sparkling Home
There you have it – a detailed top-to-bottom spring cleaning checklist to get every area of your home looking its absolute best! It may take a few days to tackle everything, but the sense of accomplishment is worth it. I hope these tips help you feel rejuvenated and ready for a fresh season ahead. Happy spring cleaning!
