Spring Cleaning Checklist

Spring is here, bringing with it the desire to get things back in order in your home. Here’s a checklist to help guide you in your deep cleaning endeavors!

Supplies Needed

• Duster
• Broom, Vacuum and Mop
• Paper Towels or Old Rags
• Window Cleaner
• Furniture Polish
• Disinfecting Spray
• Rubber Gloves
• Dish Soap

Kitchen 

• Clear dishes from the sink and put in dishwasher
• Dust light fixtures, fans and cabinet tops 
• Clear cabinets and wipe them out 
• Remove everything from countertops and clean them off with disinfectant wipes
• Wipe down windows and window sills and clear debris and dirt from the tracks 
• Wash the microwave plate then spray and wipe down the inside 
• Run the clean cycle in the oven
• Clear expired items from pantry 
• Wipe down all cabinet fronts 
• Clear expired items from the fridge and wipe down all surfaces
• Wash rugs, mats and towels in washing machine
• Sweep, vacuum and mop floors

Bathroom

• Remove all items from countertops and wipe them down
• Launder shower curtains and rugs
• Remove all items from shower and scrub and rinse the area
• Empty cabinets and dispose of expired items
• Dust fixtures and vents 
• Carefully wipe down walls with diluted dish soap
• Dust and wipe down drawers and shelves 
• Disinfect and wipe down sinks 
• Clean mirrors and hardware with window cleaner 
• Clean the inside and outside of the toilet
• Wash baseboards
• Sweep or vacuum floors, followed by mopping 

Living Room

• Clear surfaces of clutter and check under furniture for items
• Dust all hard surfaces then use furniture polish
• Clean windows, sills and tracks
• Launder curtains, blankets and throw pillows where possible
• Disinfect toys and remote controls
• Wash baseboards.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop and/or carpet clean

Bedroom

• Launder bed linens and curtains 
• Dust fixtures and fans
• Dust and wipe down decorations and picture frames
• Clean windows, sills and tracks. 
• Polish hardwood furniture.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop and/or carpet clean
• Vacuum mattress

 Closet

• Dust and wipe down lights 
• Clear shelves and drawers to dust
• Wash baseboards 
• Sweep or vacuum 

This guide should be a great place to start when coming back from winter hybernation, but don’t be afraid to go even deeper. Don’t forget, if you’re spring cleaning in preparation for a move, get in touch with me today to get started!