The Ultimate Room-by-Room Spring Cleaning Checklist
With Spring having now arrived; there’s never been a better time to get round to that whole-house clean you’ve been planning for months!
With that in mind, here’s our very own room-by-room spring cleaning checklists for you home:
Bedroom Spring Cleaning Checklist:
- Open the windows.
- Remove everything that shouldn’t be in the room and put it in its correct place.
- Dust, vacuum and clean furniture.
- Empty each draw, wash them and replace the contents neatly. Donate or dispose of any items that you no longer use.
- Empty wardrobe, wash it inside and out, wash clothes and replace them neatly. Donate anything you no longer wear.
- Move bed to one side and tidy or dispose of anything underneath. Sweep and vacuum the area under the bed.
- Freshen the mattress by sprinkling a bit of baking soda over it before vacuuming.
- Wash the bedding and curtains.
- Wash the pillows and duvet in hot water. Air the mattress.
- Dust lights and clean lampshades.
- Wash windows and window sills.
- Wash window screens.
- Wash and disinfect lightswitch plates.
- Wash walls.
- Dust and clean mirrors, art and decor.
- Clean doors and door knobs.
- Wash floor registers and vent covers.
- Sweep and wash floors.
Living Room/Family Room/Playroom Spring Cleaning Checklist:
- Open the windows.
- Vacuum sofas and spot clean if necessary.
- Wash pillows and blankets.
- Dust and clean decor, shelves, and furniture.
- Dust and clean lamps and lampshades.
- Wash windows and window sills.
- Wash window screens.
- Dust the television and electronics.
- Untangle and tidy wires and tuck them out of sight.
- Sort through your DVD, music, and film collections. Sell or donate anything that you and your family are no longer interested in.
- Wash and disinfect light switch plates.
- Wash walls.
- Clean doors and door knobs.
- Wash floor registers and vent covers.
- Sweep and wash floors.
Bathroom Spring Cleaning Checklist:
- Open the windows.
- Empty cabinets and draws, wash them inside and out and replace the contents neatly. Discard of anything that has expired or that you no longer use.
- Clean and disinfect the bath and wax if necessary. Clean and disinfect the drain.
- Clean and disinfect the sink and drain.
- Clean and shine taps.
- Clean and disinfect the toilet, inside and out. Remove and clean the seat and seat bolts.
- Dust and clean any mirrors.
- Dust and clean lights and lampshades.
- Wash windows and window sills.
- Wash window screens.
- Wash and disinfect lightswitch plates.
- Wash walls.
- Clean doors and door knobs.
- Wash floor registers and vent covers.
- Sweep and wash floors.
- Reseal grout lines if necessary.
Dining Room Spring Cleaning Checklist:
- Open the windows.
- Wash the curtains.
- Disinfect the tables and chairs. Polish if necessary.
- Wash the chair pads, if applicable.
- Dust and clean any other furniture.
- Dust any display china and ornaments.
- Wash the table linen.
- Shine the silverware.
- Dust art and decor.
- Wash windows and window sills.
- Wash window screens.
- Wash and disinfect lightswitch plates.
- Dust and clean lights and lampshades.
- Wash walls.
- Clean doors and door knobs.
- Wash floor registers and vent covers.
- Sweep and wash floors.
Kitchen Spring Cleaning Checklist:
- Open the windows.
- Remove and clean any window coverings.
- Empty cabinets and draws, clean them inside and out and replace the contents neatly. Dispose of anything that has expired and donate anything that’s no longer wanted.
- Disinfect cutting boards.
- Sharpen knives.
- Clean and organise the pantry. Dispose of anything that has expired and donate anything that’s no longer wanted.
- Clean and disinfect the oven.
- Clean and disinfect the stove top. Remove and disinfect the elements and drip bowls, if applicable, and replace neatly.
- Clean and organise the fridge and freezer. Defrost freezer, if necessary. Dispose of any expired food.
- Vacuum the refrigerator coils.
- Clean and disinfect the microwave.
- Clean the crumbs out of the toaster.
- Clean and descale the kettle.
- Wipe down any other counter appliances.
- Disinfect counters and backsplash.
- Disinfect sinks and drains.
- Shine taps.
- Clean dishwasher.
- Dust and clean lights and lampshades.
- Wash windows and window sills.
- Wash window screens.
- Wash and disinfect lightswitch plates.
- Wash walls.
- Clean doors and door knobs.
- Wash floor registers and vent covers.
- Sweep and wash floors.
- Reseal grout lines, if necessary.
Laundry/Utility Room Spring Cleaning Checklist:
- Open the windows.
- Wash windows and window sills.
- Wash window screens.
- Empty the cabinets and draws, wash inside and out and replace the contents neatly. Dispose of anything that has expired and donate anything you no longer want.
- Disinfect the sink and drain.
- Shine the taps.
- Clean washing machines and dryers inside and out.
- Wash lint trap with soap and water to remove build-up. Air dry thoroughly before replacing.
- Wash and disinfect lightswitch plates.
- Wash walls.
- Clean doors and door knobs.
- Wash floor registers and vent covers.
- Sweep and wash floors.
- Reseal grout lines, if applicable.
Office Spring Cleaning Checklist:
- Clean out files and shred any unneeded documents.
- Update home inventory documents.
- Clean your computer, keyboard, and mouse.
- Empty desk draws, clean inside and out, and replace the contents neatly.
- Dust and polish wood furniture.
- Dust and clean bookshelves. Tidy books and donate those you no longer want.
Stairs Spring Cleaning Checklist:
- Sweep and vacuum the stairs.
- Wash the walls.
- Wash and disinfect handrails.
- Wash and dust decor and light fixtures.
Outside Spring Cleaning Checklist:
- Sweep the porch and walkway.
- Wash doors and frames and paint if necessary.
- Wash thresholds.
- Clean or replace the welcome mat.
- Wash siding.
- Sweep, power wash, and stain the deck.
- Touch up paint trim, wood, and shutters.
- Power wash the garage door.
- Wipe away cobwebs.
- Clean grill.
- Clean and repair gutters.
- Replace broken bricks, wood, or stone.
- Clean outdoor light fixtures.
- Clean outside furniture.
- Trim trees, bushes, and shrubbery.
- Check sprinklers and repair, if necessary.
- Inspect roof shingles.
- Clean outside bins.
- Tidy garage. Dispose or donate of anything that’s no longer wanted.
- Wash and wax vehicles.
Children’s Items Spring Cleaning Checklist:
- Sort, dust and disinfect toys. Donate toys that are no longer being used.
- Wash and organise clothing. Donate or store anything that has been outgrown.
- Disinfect bath toys.