Spring Cleaning Printable Checklist
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One of the first things I get the urge to do when the weather starts to warm up is to get started on my Spring Cleaning Checklist. I love opening up the windows and giving the house a good thorough scrubbing.
It’s the time I finally tackle those areas that get neglected all winter-like wiping down all the doors and trim, or airing out the mattresses and decluttering drawers and closets.
How to Start Spring Cleaning
Unlike before I had kids there is really no way these days that I can get all of my spring cleaning finished in one day or even a weekend. I usually do it in bits and pieces over the course of a couple weeks as the weather starts to improve.
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I’ve found that keeping a printable Spring Cleaning Checklist and crossing things off as I finish them helps me keep track of what I have and have not cleaned yet and helps keep me focused so that I can make the most of my time when cleaning.
In case you are like me, I created this pretty little checklist to help you along the way.
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Spring Cleaning Checklist
Living Room
- Open windows
- Dust light fixtures and ceiling fans, reverse fan direction
- Remove and launder curtains, pillows, and blankets
- Replace heavy blankets and throws with lighter ones
- Vacuum sofas and chairs including under cushions
- Spot clean furniture
- Dust shelves, furniture, & decor including wall decor
- Clean Lamps and Lampshades
- Dust Electronics
- Wipe down doors, knobs, trims, and baseboards
- Wash windows and screens including window sills, clean blinds
- Vacuum all flooring
- Shampoo carpets
- Wash or dry clean rugs
- Mop hard floors
- Wash vent covers. vacuum and vents if necessary
Bedrooms
- Clean our dresser drawers and organize contents
- Switch out summer clothes with fall/winter clothing
- Clean closer floors and organize clothes
- Flip mattress if needed
- Sprinkle mattress with baking soda and vacuum
- Wash pillows and duvets
- Air out mattress pads
- Dust light fixtures and ceiling fans
- Wipe down doors. knobs. trims & baseboards
- Wash windows and window sills, clean blinds
- Launder curtains
- Dust furniture, decor, and wall art
- Wash vent covers. vacuum out vents if needed
- Vacuum floors
- Shampoo carpets
- Mop hard flooring
Kitchen
- Empty drawers and cabinets. Wipe down interior & vacuum tops
- Organize and clutter as you refill
- Wash cabinet doors and knobs
- Clean and organize pantry
- Clean oven and stovetop
- Wipe down microwave inside and out
- Clean and organize fridge and freezer
- Check expiration dates on all food
- Vacuum under fridge and coils on back of fridge
- Remove everything from counters-clean and sanitize
- Wipe down backsplash
- Clean out dishwasher
- Wipe down sink. Clean drain
- Dust any decor and light fixtures
- Wipe down switches. trim. and baseboards
- Vacuum and mop flooring
Bathrooms
- Empty and wipe down all cabinets and drawers
- Organize contents when replacing
- Check expiration dates on all medicines and makeup
- Wash exterior of cabinets and vanities
- Dust light fixtures
- Wipe down mirror and frame
- Wipe down and sanitize counters and sinks
- Clean tub and drain
- Clean toilet, inside and outside
- Clean hinges of toilet lid and bolt covers on the toilet base
- Wipe down doors, knobs, switches, trims & baseboards. Vacuum and mop floors
- Reseal grout lines if needed
Laundry Room
- Wash down washer and dryer exterior
- Clean and air dry dryer trap
- Wash inside of washing machine
Outside
- Wash thresholds
- Sweep patios and walkways
- Clean doormats
- Power wash sidewalks and driveways
Have you started your Spring Cleaning yet? What parts of your home most need to be refreshed?
