Spring is the perfect time to clean from top to bottom and create a renewed, rejuvenating energy in your home. Set aside a day or two to give your home some love.
Spring Cleaning Tips
- Let the fresh air in by opening the windows.
- Try to use non-toxic cleaners.
- Have fun by playing your favorite music. You can even play that audio book you’ve been meaning to listen to while you clean.
- Take breaks. Grab a snack or lunch to reenergize. Cleaning can be a workout!
- Work from top to bottom to clean dust or dirt that falls to the floor.
- Work clockwise around the room. This is a great method if you don’t know where to begin.
- Take your time so you’re not overwhelmed. Spread it out over a few days, but be sure to make the days consistent so you complete the job.
Spring Cleaning Checklist
Kitchen
- Wipe down cabinets and inside drawers
- Clean out the junk drawer
- Toss old spices and organize those you keep
- Deep clean your microwave, stove top and oven
- Wipe down appliances, such as the blender, coffee maker, etc.
- Clean out the refrigerator and freezer. Toss old food and expired condiments. Organize items by food type for easy locating.
- Organize your dishes. Throw out old, stained plastic containers and match container tops with their bottoms.
Living Room
- Vacuum under couch cushions
- Remove and wash couch cushion covers, if possible
- Wash window treatments
Bathrooms
- Sanitize toilet
- Wipe down mirrors and counter tops
- Refill paper towel and toilet paper holders
- Scrub shower walls and tub
- Toss unused soaps and hair products
- Wash rugs
Bedrooms
- Wash bed linens and blankets
- Clean windows
- Organize closets and donate unworn clothes
- Organize nightstand drawer
- Clean underneath bed
- Wash window treatments
Office/Game Room
- Wipe down work area
- Organize papers and bookshelves
- Organize mail
- Restock supplies, such as pens, pencils, paper, etc.
- Dust electronics
Other
- Wipe down baseboards throughout the house
- Remove dust from ceiling fans
- Dust all televisions, glass tables and wood furniture
- Sanitize remote controls
- Sweep, mop and vacuum all floors
- Water and tend to plants
- Disinfect all doorknobs, light switches and handles
- Clean light fixtures
- Pressure wash patio, furniture and driveway
- Clean outdoor grill
- Sweep porch
