I've never been much of a spring cleaner but, let's face it, we overlook things as we do our routine household cleaning and that dust and grime can build up over time. I tend to adopt the "outta sight, outta mind" approach most of the time but, this year, I'm going to get the house ship shape from top to bottom. A clean home will rejuvenate and refresh your mind and spirit, just in time to welcome a change of season and all that spring and summer sunshine.
Here are my room by room checklists to get the abode sparking clean:
Kitchen:
- Dust walls, floor to ceiling
- Vacuum and wipe tops of upper cabinets
- Wipe doors and drawer fronts of all upper and lower cabinets
- Wipe out all cupboards and drawers
- Wash backsplash - sometimes we miss all those little splatters that end up here
- Clean out fridge and freezer - toss all expired items and wash shelving and drawers
- Wash all return air vents and register covers
- Wipe down light switch and outlet covers
- Wipe down light fixtures - make sure they are turned off and cool first!
- Run your dishwasher empty - use vinegar and baking soda to get it extra clean
- Wipe down front of fridge and dishwasher
- Clean oven, stove top and remove knobs, burners and spill catchers and clean
- Wash out microwave - don't forget to the inside top, we sometimes miss this spot
- Wash windows and window sills
- Change or clean and replace grease filter on range hood fan
- Wipe counter tops
- Vacuum/sweep and mop floors
- Dust walls, floor to ceiling
- Wipe doors and drawer fronts of vanity
- Wipe out cupboards and drawers
- Wipe down light switch and outlet covers
- Wash all return air vents and register covers
- Clean mirror
- Clean toilet, inside and out - be sure to get the base as we often miss this
- Wipe counter top, sink, and taps
- Clean tub and surround
- Clean shower - use a soap scum/water stain busting cleaner where required
- Wipe glass shower doors - if you use a shower curtain, wash or replace this
- Wipe down light fixtures
- Vacuum/sweep and mop floors
- Dust walls, floor to ceiling
- Dust all wall hangings/pictures/artwork
- Wipe down light switch and outlet covers
- Wash all return air vents and register covers
- Wash and iron all drapes, and rehang
- Wash windows and window sills
- Wipe down all light fixtures/lamps
- Dust/wipe down all knick-knacks
- Vacuum sofa, chairs, and accent pillows - spot clean where necessary
- Dust/wipe down all accent tables and entertainment unit, including stereo equipment
- Vacuum/sweep floors, use Bona cleaner on all hardwood
- Dust walls, floor to ceiling
- Dust all wall hangings/pictures/artwork
- Wipe down light switch and outlet covers
- Wash all return air vents and register covers
- Wash and iron all drapes, and rehang
- Wash windows and window sills
- Wipe down all light fixtures
- Dust top and inside shelves of china cabinet
- Vacuum and spot clean upholstery on dining chairs
- Clean table and china cabinet with mild solution of Murphy's Oil Soap
- Clean glass in french entry doors
- Dust walls, floor to ceiling
- Dust all wall hangings/pictures/artwork
- Wipe down light switch and outlet covers
- Wash all return air vents and register covers
- Wash and iron all drapes, and rehang
- Wash windows and window sills
- Wipe down all light fixtures and lamps
- Vacuum mattress and flip over
- Wash all bedding, comforters/coverlets, pillows
- Vacuum accent pillows
- Wipe all dressers, nightstands, accent furniture
- Vacuum side chair
- Vacuum floors - don't forget under the bed!
- Wipe down all baseboards and door and window casing
- Touch up paint
- Make a note as you complete each room of any repairs that are necessary. Do these right away so you don't forget, or hire a repairman.
- Clean out that closet! Donate what you no longer need/want, and properly store the rest
- Wipe down all interior doors, front and back
I hope my lists help you as you do your spring freshen-up! Happy scrubbing!
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