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Spring Cleaning Checklist

Spring Cleaning Checklist

Mar 15, 2022

The sun is out longer, flowers are blooming, & birds are singing... time to say goodbye winter, hello spring! With the arrival of a new season comes the desire for a fresh start, which means it's time for spring cleaning and getting your home in tip-top shape! Keep your environment organized and clean to promote wellness and clarity. For those with allergies, keeping a clean home is especially important. 

Many dread spring cleaning and don’t know where to start. The good news is it doesn’t have to be a dreaded task when you have the proper schedule and list. Use our spring cleaning check list below to freshen up your space and be on your way to a clean, happy home!

 

 Kitchen 

high fire clay pottery mugs on floating kitchen shelf

source: CEREMONIA

 

  • dust surfaces & shelves
  • dust blinds, windowsills, lock ledges
  • dust chair rails, cabinets, pantries, door panels, and baseboards
  • clean out pantries of all expired product, donate any dried foods you know you won't use before expiration date 
  • dust top of refrigerator
  • deep clean & disinfect refrigerator & freezer 
  • clean and disinfect counter tops
  • spot clean cabinet fronts
  • clean and disinfect doorknobs and switch plates
  • clean and disinfect sink
  • clean and disinfect microwave inside and out
  • clean, disinfect, and shine outside of oven and top of range
  • clean, disinfect, and shine outside of dishwasher
  • clean, disinfect, and shine outside of refrigerator
  • clean and disinfect kitchen table
  • sweep/vacuum and mop floors
  • wash/replace all area rugs
  • empty trash

 

Living Room

neutral living room decor with wooden beads on coffee table, and woven lighting pendants

source: uniqwacollections 

 

  • dust surfaces, including shelves & all decorations/books
  • dust blinds, windowsills, lock ledges
  • dust/vacuum sofa, removing cushions & partitions for a deep clean 
  • dust coffee table, end tables, & console table 
  • gently dust TV screen & TV
  • sweep/vacuum & mop floors
  • wash/replace all area rugs

 

Bedroom

neutral bedroom decor with aesthetic bedding and wooden bead decor

source: celadoncreating

 

  • dust surfaces
  • dust furniture
  • dust baseboards, chair rails, door panels
  • dust blinds, windowsills, lock ledges
  • clean all dresser drawers
  • change sheets
  • make bed
  • sweep/vacuum and mop floors
  • wash/replace all area rugs
  • empty trash

 

Bathroom

clean interior bathroom design displaying linen towel and monstera plant

source: hovia.com

 

  • dust surfaces
  • dust blinds, windowsills, lock ledges
  • dust cabinets, door panels, baseboards
  • clean and disinfect surfaces
  • spot clean cabinet fronts
  • clean, disinfect, and shine showers, tubs, & sink
  • clean and disinfect toilets inside & out
  • clean and disinfect doorknobs & faucets
  • switch plates
  • sweep/vacuum and mop floors
  • wash/replace all area rugs
  • empty trash 
If the weather allows, open the windows, and let the fresh air circulate as you clean your home. Keeping the air clean is just as important as keeping your house clean. When your tasks are finished, not only will the sun be shining in your home, but you will too!

Do you like to take your time to clean, or are you a “do it all in one day” type of person? Let us know if you found this blog useful, or add your own tips in the comments below! 

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