Spring is here! It’s time to bust out the dusters, garbage bags, and the good mop, because we’re cleaning from top to bottom. Read on for my full, room-by-room spring cleaning checklist. There’s even a free printable included for you!
I don’t know about you, but as soon as March hits, I start going crazy with the household projects. Nothing is safe. I start emptying closets, scrubbing trim, and even pressure washing the patio. This year, I even made a (very optimistic) to-do list of household chores to get completed. Looks totally do-able, right?
Still, by the end of it all, my house is squeaky clean and reorganized. That leaves me with more time to get outside and enjoy the warm weather without worrying about chores. I mean, what else is there to do in the cold, rainy early spring than organize the house, right?
So, since I’m in the process right now anyway, I thought I’d break down my list, room by room, and share it with you. I’m sure it’s not as all-inclusive as some spring cleaning lists, but it works for me. I’ve also put this into a printable form for those of you that like a physical list to look at. You can download that for free
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Dust and polish furniture Wipe down baseboards and trim, touching up paint if necessary Wash furniture slip-covers Vacuum couches and chairs Dust blinds and curtain rod Clean ceiling fans Clean oven and stove-top Clean out refridgerator Reorganize drawers and cabinets Donate any un-used kitchenware Wipe down walls, trim, and baseboards Wipe down cabinets and hardware Clean out garbage disposal Organize and go through medications Clean makeup brushes Clean out tub, sink, and counter Replace shower curtain liner Clean grout and caulking Wipe down walls and baseboards Scrub toilet (don’t forget the base and the floor behind it!) Dust and polish furniture Wipe baseboards & trim Wash bedding (don’t forget your bed skirt) Dust blinds and curtain rods I sprinkle my carpet with baking soda and Citrus Fresh essential oil to freshen it up!)
Donate any unworn clothing Recycle unnecessary papers Sanitize keyboard and mouse Clean out washing machine Disinfect doorknobs and remotes (we use Thieves Household Cleaner for ours)
Replace lightbulbs Clean air vents/replace filters Clean light fixtures and ceiling fans Sorry, this section didn’t make it onto the printable. It’s so personal as to what is needed or wanted, so I left that up to you. But, here are some of the things we’re doing this year.
Pressure wash patio, sidewalk, driveway, and siding Touch up landscaping around the house Plant new garden plants Touch up trim around house Re-organize the garage Work on house projects (painting, building a new patio, planting a garden) Spring is a really busy time around here. Between the vegetable garden, the household projects and all of our reorganizing, it’s easy to lose track and forget something. If you’re the same way, I hope this spring cleaning checklist helps you finish up your own projects around the house! Did you download your copy yet? If not,
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