Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist

Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist

Seasonal Cleaning Basics

*In every room complete the following tasks, then continue with room specific chores.

• Declutter and donate items no longer needed
• Wipe down light fixtures and dust lampshades
• Wash walls and baseboards
• Wipe down doors and wash knobs
• Wash light switches and plates
• Clean air vents
• Shampoo carpets
• Clean window treatments
• Wash windows and screens
• Declutter and organize all closets and cabinets
• Repair damage and touch up paint
• Check smoke detectors & replace batteries
• Change seasonal decor

Kitchen & Dining Room

• Clean and organize cupboards and drawers
• Clean and organize pantry
• Wipe down cabinet fronts
• Deep-clean refrigerator and freezer
• Deep-clean oven, stove, and microwave
• Clean all small appliances

Living Room & Family Room

• Deep-clean upholstered furniture
• Wash pillows and throws
• Clean out and organize storage
• Corral and clean remotes and phones

Bathrooms

• Clean shower heads, soak to remove mineral buildup
• Wash shower curtain or replace
• Clean and purge medicine cabinet
• Organize and purge linen closet

Laundry Room

• Organize cabinets/shelves
• Clean washing machine & dryer

Main Entry

• Wash front door & threshold
• Clean and organize coat closet
• Clean welcome mats and rugs

Bedrooms

• Organize closet and dresser including drawers
• Air mattress and pillows
• Clean bedding and bed frame
• Flip mattress & change out seasonal bed linens

Basement

• Declutter & reorganize
• Clean around & arrange storage area items & containers
• Trade out seasonal decor

Garage

• Declutter and organize storage
• Sweep and clean floor