Let’s get this Spring Cleaning Party started!
FOYER SPRING CLEANING
- Start by dusting light fixtures.
- Wipe down walls and trim
- Detail wash knobs, doors, and switch plates.
- Place bench cushion in laundry and wash bench.
- Remove all items from closet. Wash walls and floor and organize items by season when you put them back. Place unwanted items in Spring Cleaning Donation Box.
- Entry mat clean up.
- Vacuum and scrub floors.
- Grout and tile reseal if necessary.
BEDROOM SPRING CLEANING
- Ventilate room or open windows
- Begin dusting and washing room from top to bottom (start with ceiling fans, lights, and corner ceiling cobwebs)
- Remove items from each drawer, wash drawer, and organize and replace items. Place unwanted items in Spring Cleaning Donation Box.
- Remove all items from closet. Wash walls and floor and organize items by season when you put them back. Place unwanted items in Spring Cleaning Donation Box.
- Move and vacuum under bed. Sort and put away items underneath and try not to store anything under there once done.
- Sprinkle baking soda on mattress and vacuum it up 15 minutes later to freshen it up.
- Launder and wash pillow covers, duvet, curtains, and bedding in hot water. Air out mattress cover.
- Dust and wash lamp shades.
- Remove window screens and wash windows and window sills.
- Wash and sanitize switch plates with alcohol. Wash walls and trim as needed.
- Clean mirrors and art pieces.
- Wash the doors and sanitize door knobs.
- Thoroughly clean vents and filters and wash registers.
- Vacuum and wash floors.
BATHROOM SPRING CLEANING
- Ventilate room or open windows.
- Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures.
- Remove all items from cabinets and vanity. Wash and replace items neatly, throwing out any expired medications and cosmetics.
- Sanitize cabinet handles and wash outside.
- Clean tub (remember not to use abrasives and scrub lightly). Clean and polish drain.
- Remove toilet seat, clean around bolts and wash toilet inside and out. Use acidic cleaner and pumice stone for hard stains.
- Clean and polish sink and drain.
- Clean and polish faucets with microfiber towel.
- Clean that mirror.
- Remove window screens and wash windows and window sills.
- Wash and sanitize switch plates with alcohol. Wash walls and trim as needed.
- Thoroughly clean vents and filters and wash registers.
- Vacuum and wash floors. Use lint roller instead of vacuum for smaller bathrooms.
- Reseal grout.
KITCHEN SPRING CLEANING
- Open windows and ventilate room.
- Dust top of kitchen surfaces and light fixtures.
- Clean window covers and remove if necessary. Use a pressurized spray bottle to mist mini blinds and wash with towel gently.
- Remove all items from cabinets. Wash and replace items neatly, throwing out any expired medications and cosmetics.
- Clean and sanitize cutting boards
- Use wet stone to sharpen knives
- Wash and sanitize cabinet doors and knobs
- Clean out and organize the pantry. Throw away expired items.
- Clean oven by running self clean cycle. Use a strong degreaser instead of harsh oven cleaners.
- Clean glass stove top with 0000 grade steel wool. Remove and clean grates and wash in sink with degreaser.
- Defrost, clean, and organize fridge and freezer. Check food expiry dates.
- Clean under fridge and stove; use degreaser if necessary.
- Vacuum and clean refrigerator coils.
- Clean microwave using bowl of water and vinegar or lemon.
- Clean toaster crumbs.
- Descale kettle by boiling water/vinegar mix. Boil pure water after before use.
- Wipe down counter appliances
- Wash counters and back splash. Don’t use acidic substances on marble or granite.
- Wash and shine sink by following grain of stainless steel. Shine and polish faucet and drain.
- Clean and deodorize dishwasher.
- Wash windows and window sills. Remove window screens and wash.
- Wash and sanitize switch plates.
- Wash walls and trim as needed, always following the grain of brushed steel appliances. Clean metal surfaces in sections to avoid streaking.
- Wash doors and sanitize door knobs.
- Clean floor registers and vents/filters.
- Vacuum and wash floor.
- Reseal grout/floor.
DINING ROOM SPRING CLEANING
- Open windows.
- Dust art and light fixtures and tops of furniture.
- Clean and wash curtains.
- Wash and polish table and chairs. Use a simple lemon oil mix or high grade polish for wood needing more luster.
- Wash chair pads.
- Dust china.
- Launder table linens.
- Shine silverware using a tub lined with aluminum foil and hot water/baking soda mix.
- Wash windows and window sills. Take out and wash window screens.
- Sanitize switch plates.
- Wash walls and baseboards.
- Wash doors and sanitize door knobs.
- Clean the floor registers and other vent covers.
- Wash floors.
LIVING ROOM/ FAMILY ROOM/ PLAYROOM SPRING CLEANING
- Open windows.
- Dust shelving, art, lamps, light fixtures, lampshades, electronics and television screen (use microfiber towel and alcohol).
- Vacuum sofa and cushions.
- Spot clean sofas or launder covers if possible.
- Launder throw pillow covers.
- Wash windows and window sills.
- Take out and wash window screens.
- Use cable ties to manage cables. Tuck out of sight or use sticky hooks to run along backs of furniture.
- Purge DVD collection of unwanted items. Sort in alphabetical order and arrange attractively.
- Sort books and magazines, placing donation items in Spring Cleaning Donation box.
- Launder stuffed toys and wash plastic children’s toys with warm soapy water. Place unwanted items in Spring Cleaning Donation box.
- Wash and sanitize switch plates.
- Wash walls and trim as needed.
- Sanitize and wash doors and knobs.
- Clean floor registers and other vent covers.
- Wash floors.
LAUNDRY ROOM SPRING CLEANING
- Open windows and ventilate.
- Wash windows and window sills and clean window screens after removal.
- Wash cabinet doors.
- Clean inside cabinets.
- Wash laundry sink, following grain of stainless steel. Polish faucet and drain.
- Wash outside of washer and dryer.
- Wash inside of washing machine. Deodorize with vinegar if necessary.
- Use soap and water on lint trap to remove deposits. Hang dry before replacing.
- Sanitize switch plates.
- Wash the walls and trim.
- Wash doors and sanitize door knobs.
- Clean the floor registers and other vent cover/filters.
- Vacuum and wash floors.
- Reseal grout.
STAIRWELL SPRING CLEANING
- Dust art and light fixtures.
- Vacuum and wash stairs.
- Spot clean walls using magic erasers.
- Wipe and sanitize handrail.
EXTERIOR SPRING CLEANING
- Sweep and hose down porches and walkway.
- Wash thresholds and trim.
- Wash doors and clean glass.
- Welcome mat dusting or clean.
- Wash siding with solution hose attachment.