Spring Cleaning Checklist

Spring Home Cleaning Checklist

Nobody really wants or likes to clean (except for a few people). Sometimes its difficult to do because you don’t know where to start.

When you’re cleaning, it’s important to use the proper cleaning solutions. Glass cleaner is great, but isn’t formulated to clean everything.

It’s important to know what cleaning solutions consist of. Some cleaners use dangerous chemicals. Some combinations can be hazardous to your health. Learn about cleaning products that don’t go together.

Smelly houses are bound to happen from time to time, even for the cleanest of homeowners. Air fresheners and candles can do a good job masking the smell. Yet you still need to treat the source of the smell.

Your entire home can become cluttered.

There are certain areas where clutter can be more prevalent. Some rooms become cluttered because they are the most used room. Other rooms become the hiding room when ou declutter other rooms.

The first step to keeping your home tidy throughout the year is identifying those areas. Before you can clean you should declutter.

We have compiled a Spring Cleaning Checklist for you to use.

Overall House Cleaning

Although you have different rooms in your house. There is some commonality to all rooms.

Clean/wipe down basbords
Wash walls
Vacuum/wipe down curtains and blinds
Clean windows

Cleaning the Kitchen

Probably the most used room in the house. With the most things to clean. Every day the kitchen is used and cleaned up … but is it really clean?

remove items from the kitchen that do not belong
clean and disinfect the trash can
clean the microwave
deep clea/sanitize the dishwasher
clean/sanitize the refrigerator
clean and organize the freezer
vacuum refrigerator coils
clean the oven
clean the hood vent and change filter (if needed)
clean stovetop burners
clean and disinfect the garbage disposal
clean and organize kitchen drawers
sanitize cutting boards and sharpen knives
clean and disinfect coffee maker
clean and disinfect other small appliances
clean under the sink and throw out anything not used anymore
deep clean cabinet doors and pulls
deep clean floors

Clean Dining Room

Depending on your family, your dining room may not be used much anyore or it has become a home office. Having a room in your house dedicated to eating might sound novel, but it is important to keep this room for its intended use.

Remove unnecessary items
Clean/wipe down table top and legs and underneath
Clean/wipe down charis including legs and underneath
clean and declutter hutches or other cabinets
clean light fixtures
remove and shake out or vacuum any rugs
clean floors
refer to the above “all room cleaning list”

Cleaning the Bathroom

A unkept bathroom is not fun to use and allow guests to also use. Keeping a bathroom clean can also help your family stay healthy. Excess water and steam can cause mold. Which can lead to health problems and deteriation of your walls and floor structure.

Clean air vents
Clean and disinfect light switches and fixtures
Clean and disinfect toothbrush holders
Clean and refill soap dish and/or pump
Clean light fixtures
Clean mirror
Clean shower caddy
Clean shower curtain and liner or glass
Clean shower door frame/track
Disinfect countertops
Polish faucets
Mop and hand scrub floors (grout lines)
Scrub and disinfect toilet
Scrub the bathtub and/or shower
Wash walls
Wash floor mat
Wash/disinfect trash can
Wipe down cabinets, knobs, towel racks and toilet paper holder
Clean bathroom exhaust fan
Clean showerhead
Clean cabinets inside and out
Caulk around bathtub if required
Re-seal tile and grout
Check and Unclog drains
Clean, organize and de-clutter cabinets and drawers
Refer to the above “All Room Cleaning List”

While cleaning, be on the look out for any mold or water damage. If you suspect something isn’t right, call in a professional for advice.

Clean Living/Family Rooms

Living rooms are just that. The place to unwind and destress. But that can be hard to do when the room too cluttered and messy.

Remove unnecessary items
vacuum and shampoo carpets
vacuum under furniture and between cushions
condition leather furniture
wipe down/dust ceiling fans
switch ceiling fans to spin clockwise
dust and polish furniture and bookshelves
disinfect door knobs and light switch plates
dust electronics
organize electronics (cords) and accessories
disinfect remote controls and gaming devices
refer to the above “all room cleaning list”