Spring is here, which means it’s time for the annual deep clean to refresh your home after a long winter. Tackling spring cleaning may seem daunting, but having a handy checklist makes it easy to organize and complete. This article provides tips and a customizable checklist to help you spring clean room-by-room for a sparkling home.
Kitchen
- Clean out pantry and toss expired food items
- Wipe down cabinets and drawers
- Clean refrigerator coils and shelving
- Scrub sink, counters, appliances, and backsplash
- Sweep and mop floors
- Dust lighting fixtures and tops of cabinets
Living Room
- Dust ceiling fan blades, baseboards, window frames
- Vacuum upholstered furniture and carpets
- Wash throw pillows and blankies
- Clean under and behind furniture
- Wipe down walls as needed
Bedrooms
- Strip beds and launder all linens
- Vacuum mattresses and box springs
- Dust ceiling fans, baseboards, windows
- Clean under beds and furniture
- Organize closets and purge unwanted items
Bathrooms
- Scrub tile grout with toothbrush
- Clean exhaust fan covers and vents
- Wipe down vanity and counters
- Disinfect toilet, tub, shower, sinks
- Replace shower curtain liner if needed
Windows
- Wash interior and exterior glass
- Clean window sills, frames, and tracks
- Vacuum and dust blinds
Floors
- Sweep and mop all flooring
- Clean area rugs and carpet
- Wax or refinish hardwood if needed
Outdoor Areas
- Sweep porches, decks, patios
- Clear out gutters and roof debris
- Prune overgrown trees and shrubs
- Prep garden beds and lawn for spring
Tackling a thorough spring clean makes your whole house feel fresh and renewed. Customize this checklist each season to stay on top of deep cleaning tasks. A clean home provides comfort and lifts your mood each day.
