Spring cleaning is a big project! Taking an organized approach helps ensure that you won’t forget anything important. In this article, we’ll break down your spring cleaning activities into a comprehensive checklist. You can re-use this checklist year after year, and even add to it as you come up with activities that are specific to your household.

Entryway

  • Clean door and sanitize knobs
  • Organize shoes and jackets
    – Choose your seasonal favorites and store the rest in your rooms
  • Wipe baseboards
  • Shake out door mat on floor
  • Sweep and mop

Kitchen

  • Clean inside and outside of appliances
    – Stovetop and oven
    – Microwave
    – Dishwasher
    – Refrigerator
  • Deodorize and degrease the kitchen drain
  • Discard old or expired food in pantry, fridge, and freezer
  • Clear and wipe down countertops
  • Remove items from cabinets and thoroughly clean inside
  • Wipe baseboards and walls if needed
  • Shake out dust or dirt from floor mats
  • Disinfect floors, paying special attention to corners and areas underneath cabinets
  • Clean floors beneath appliances like refrigerator and stove

Dining Room

  • Dust furniture and polish if needed
    – Vacuum or spot clean chair cushions
  • Dust blinds and curtain rods
  • Clean windows and sills
  • Clean or vacuum curtains
  • Clean light fixtures
  • Wipe baseboards
  • Mop or vacuum floor

Bathroom

  • Discard expired personal care products and makeup, and bring old medications to a drop-off site
  • Wipe mirror, sink, and countertops
  • Clean tub and shower
    – Replace shower curtain liner
    – Clean showerhead
  • Clean toilet
  • Wipe baseboards
  • Disinfect floors, paying special attention to corners and areas underneath cabinets

Laundry Room

  • Sweep and mop floor
  • Clean lint trap
  • Clean dryer vent
  • Clean washing machine
  • Organize laundry supplies
  • Wipe walls and baseboards

Bedrooms

  • Wipe baseboards
  • Organize closets
    – Donate unused clothing
  • Wash bedding including sheets, pillows, duvets, and bed skirts
  • Flip mattress
  • Dust furniture
  • Dust blinds and curtain rods
  • Clean windows and sills
  • Clean or vacuum curtains
  • Sweep, mop, or vacuum floors
    Shampoo rugs or carpet if you have time

Living Room

  • Mop or vacuum floors
    – Shampoo rugs or carpets
  • Wash blankets and pillows
  • Vacuum sofa and chairs
  • Clean windows and sills
  • Clean or vacuum curtains
  • Clean ceiling fans
  • Dust/polish furniture
  • Dust blinds and curtain rods
  • Dust and clean lamp shades
  • Dust electronics (use this surprising tool)
  • Dust and clean decor
  • Sanitize remote controls

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
  • Sweep floor and mop
  • Clean garage door
  • Clean garage door frame
  • Clean any windows
  • Replace batteries in garage door openers if needed

Around 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 and light switches

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