THE ULTIMATE ROOM-BY-ROOM SPRING CLEANING CHECKLIST
BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO YOUR HOME AFTER A LONG WINTER. OUR COMPLETE SPRING CLEANING CHECKLIST GUIDES YOU THROUGH A DEEP-CLEANING THAT WILL LEAVE YOUR HOUSE SHINING FROM THE INSIDE OUT.
As the snow melts into spring showers, it’s time to refresh your home. This comprehensive spring cleaning checklist offers an opportunity to get the whole family involved in tidying up. Running short on time? Try tackling one room per week.
Psst: Stock up on microfiber cloths to clean almost any surface in your home.
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ENTRYWAY
Sweep floors
Mop floors (here’s our favorite wood floor cleaner)
Wipe walls
Wipe baseboards
Clean door
Clean doormat
Organize shoes
Hang jackets
KITCHEN
Clean stovetop (read this if you have a gas stove)
Clean refrigerator
Wipe drawers and shelves in refrigerator and freezer
Defrost freezer
Discard old or expired food in pantry, fridge and freezer
Clear countertops (try these tricks)
Remove items from cabinets and thoroughly clean inside
Clean fridge/freezer seal
Dust top of high surfaces including fridge, microwave/range hood, cabinets
Deodorize and degrease the kitchen drain (here’s our favorite disposal cleaner)
Wash dish rags and clean sponges
Wipe walls
Wipe baseboards
Mop floors
Shake out dust or dirt from floor mats
DINING ROOM
Dust china in china cabinet
Launder and press table linens (treat heirloom linens with care)
Dust and polish furniture
Vacuum or spot clean chair cushions
Wipe walls
Wipe baseboards
Clean light fixture
Dust blinds
Dust curtain rods
Clean window sills
Wash windows
Clean or vacuum curtains
Mop or vacuum floor
Shampoo rugs or carpet
BATHROOM
Discard expired personal care products and makeup, and bring old medications to a drop-off site
Clean makeup brushes
Clean vanity
Wipe mirror
Clean tub and shower
Clean showerhead (try this plastic bag trick)
Replace shower curtain liner
Scrub tile grout (this product works)
Clean toilet
Clean hardware
Sweep floors
Mop floors
Wipe walls
Wipe baseboards
LAUNDRY ROOM
Clean washing machine (use Kool-Aid…yes, we’re serious)
Clean dryer vent
Clean lint trap
Organize laundry supplies
Wipe walls
Wipe baseboards
Mop floors
BEDROOMS
Wipe baseboards
Dust/polish furniture
Donate unused clothing
Organize closets
Wash bedding including sheets, pillows, duvets and bed skirts
Vacuum carpets (deodorize with baking soda first)
Flip mattress
Dust blinds
Dust curtain rods
Clean window sills
Clean or vacuum curtains
Mop or vacuum floors
Shampoo rugs or carpets
LIVING ROOM
Dust/polish furniture
Wash slipcovers
Wash blankets and pillows
Vacuum sofa and chairs
Dust blinds
Dust curtain rods
Clean window sills
Wash windows
Clean or vacuum curtains
Clean ceiling fans
Dust and clean lamp shades
Dust electronics (use this surprising tool)
Dust and clean decor
Sanitize remote controls
Mop or vacuum floors
Shampoo rugs or carpets
KIDS’ PLAYROOM
Sanitize plastic toys with soap and water
Wash stuffed animals and soft toys
Donate unused toys
Organize toys and play areas
Mop or vacuum floors
Shampoo rugs or carpets
OFFICE
Recycle unneeded paperwork
Dust and polish furniture
Dust bookshelf
Dust electronics
Sanitize keyboard and mouse
GARAGE
Declutter tools, sporting equipment and toys
Open up garage door to air out the space
Wipe down walls
Sweep floor
Clean garage door
Clean garage door frame
Replace batteries in garage door openers
Clean windows
THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE
Test and replace smoke alarm batteries
Replace air filters as needed
Clean air vents/registers
Clean light fixtures
Replace light bulbs as needed
Sanitize door handles
Sanitize light switches
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