SPRING CLEANING LIST
✨ It’s that time again and unless you are lucky enough to have a maid cleaning service to tackle all that spring cleaning that needs to be done you’re going to need to get your best cleaning gloves on and get to work to get your home clean from top to bottom ✨ When done right, spring cleaning can be both thorough and efficient. ✨ Ready for spring cleaning, but not sure where to start? Enjoy this Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist for room-by-room cleaning tips! ✨
Don’t be daunted by the size of this list, many of the jobs are small ones that will go by quickly, and you’ll be so glad you took the time to do them!
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Overall Spring Cleaning Chores
- dust crown molding and baseboards
- dust ceiling corners
- dust baseboards and clean scuff marks
- dust/wash light fixtures and lamps
- dust ceiling fans
- wash doors (look for scuff marks)
- wash walls
- touch up paint
- vacuum or wash window curtains and draps
- wash window blinds
- clean windows
- dust bookcases
- polish wood furniture
- wipe down and vacuum furniture (clean the base and under cushions)
- condition leather furniture
- remove stains from upholstered furniture
- vacuum and wash lampshades
- deep clean hardwood, tile, linoleum, and carpet flooring
- shampoo carpet (DIY or schedule a professional)
- remove rugs to shake out, then vacuum, then clean under them
- vacuum all flooring, including corners and edges
- clean air vents
- dust around mirrors, picture frames, and wall hangings
- replace light bulbs
- change air/furnace filter
- replace batteries in the smoke detectors
- replace batteries in the carbon monoxide detectors
- schedule chimney sweep
- schedule termite or pest control maintenance
Spring Clean the Kitchen
- remove anything from the kitchen that doesn’t belong
- clean and disinfect the trash can
- clean the microwave
- deep clean the dishwasher
- clean and organize the refrigerator
- clean and organize the freezer
- replace the refrigerator water filter
- vacuum refrigerator coils
- clean the oven
- clean the hood vent and change filter if needed
- clean stove top burners
- clean and disinfect the garbage disposal
- clean and organize plastic ware and storage containers
- reorganize kitchen cabinets and drawers
- clean and organize kitchen drawers
- straighten cups, mugs, and glass cabinet and eliminate the unnecessary
- straighten plates, bowls, and other dishes and eliminate the unnecessary
- deep clean pots, pans, and bakeware
- organize the pantry
- sanitize cutting boards and sharpen knives
- clean and disinfect coffee maker
- clean and disinfect small appliances
- clean and disinfect high chairs
- clean the pot rack
- check the freshness of your herbs and spices
- clean under the sink and eliminate the unnecessary
- deep clean and polish cabinet doors
- clean tile and touch up paint on walls
- deep clean floors
- disinfect doorknobs, light fixtures, and pulls
- set up a meal plan
- determine if you need new kitchen supplies
Spring Clean the Bathrooms
- Clean air vents
- Clean and disinfect light switches and fixtures
- Clean and disinfect toothbrush holders
- Clean and refill soap dish and/or pump
- Clean light fixtures and wash globe(s)
- Clean make-up brushes
- Clean mirror
- Clean shower caddy
- Clean shower curtain and liner
- Clean shower door frame
- Clean shower glass (here’s a great way to prevent soap scum from building up on shower glass doors in the future
- Clean plastic strip at the bottom of a glass shower door
- Disinfect countertops
- Dust and clean windows, inside and out
- Polish faucets
- Mop and hand scrub floors (pay attention to special grout lines, corners, and moldings)
- Scrub and disinfect toilet, including around base, under seat and around hinges
- Scrub the bathtub and/or shower
- Scrub walls
- Unclog and refill lotion dispensers
- Wash bathroom cup
- Wash floor mat
- Wash hand/guess towels
- Wash trash can (inside and out)
- Wipe down cabinets, knobs, towel racks and toilet paper holder
- Remove rust from toilet seat screws
- Tighten toilet seat hinges
- Clean bathroom exhaust fan
- Clean shower head
- Polish wood cabinets
- Caulk around bathtub
- Re-seal tile and grout
- Unclog drains (the use this tip to prevent clogged drains in the future)
- Toss beauty products not used over the past year
- Toss expired make-up
- Clean, organize and de-clutter cabinets and drawers
- Clean, organize and de-clutter bathroom closet
Spring Clean Laundry/Utility Room
- clean dryer vent
- clean inside washing machine
- empty washing machine drain pump
- dust crown molding, wall corners, and floor molding
- dust behind and underneath washer and dryer
- sweep and mop floors
- reseal tile grout
- wash walls
- clean and organize contents on the shelving
- eliminate unnecessary cleaning products
- install organizers to hold cleaning products
- disinfect door knobs and light switch plates
Spring Clean the Dining Room
- eliminate unnecessary items
- dust crown molding, wall corners, and floor molding
- scrub walls
- clean and disinfect light switches and outlets
- dust and polish wood cabinets
- dust and clean windows, inside and out
- clean and declutter hutch cabinets and drawers
- wash table linens
- wash table cushions
- clean light fixtures and wash globes
- disinfect table and wipe down all chairs, including legs and underneath
- remove the rug, shake, vacuum and clean floor before replacing the rug
Spring Clean Your Paperwork
- clean out files and shred unneeded documents
- update home inventory documents
- review insurance policies
- check credit report
- spring clean your computer, keyboard, and mouse
- clean and organize desk drawers
- dust and polish wood furniture
- dust bookshelves
Spring Clean Living Room/Family Areas
- take anything that doesn’t belong in the room and put it in the correct location
- dust crown molding, wall corners, and floor molding
- vacuum and shampoo carpet
- vacuum under furniture and in between cushions
- condition leather furniture
- dust ceiling fans
- switch ceiling fans to spin clockwise
- clean lights and wash light globes
- dust lamps
- vacuum lamp shades
- declutter
- dust and polish furniture and bookshelves
- dust edges of wall hangings, mirrors, and pictures
- clean windows and window sills
- remove scuff marks from doors and moldings
- disinfect door knobs and light switch plates
- dust electronics
- organize electronics and accessories
- disinfect remote controls and gaming devices
Spring Clean Kid Stuff
- sort and categorize kid toys
- clean and scrub toys, gaming systems, and stuffed animals
- clean and organize clothing they’ve outgrown
- clean bath toys
- Spring Clean Office/Command Center
Spring Clean Miscellaneous Items
- spring clean your purse or bag
- clean cell phones and other devices
- clean remote controls
- clean keys
- clean pet feeding dishes
- clean out expired medications and vitamins
Spring Clean Bedrooms
- take anything that doesn’t belong in the bedroom and put it in the correct location
- dust ceiling, corners, and upper and lower crown moldings
- dust baseboards and window sills
- dust and polish furniture
- dust edges of wall hangings, mirrors, and pictures
- clean glass and mirrors
- dust lamps
- vacuum lamp shades
- polish wood furniture
- picked up, folded laundry and remove everything that doesn’t belong
- dust ceiling fan
- clean light fixtures and light globes
- organize your closet
- switch seasonal clothing and donate unneeded items
- clean and organize your dresser
- clean and organized your nightstand(s)
- flip and rotate your mattress (here’s how to remember which way to flip)
- clean your mattress
- clean under your bed
- wash bedsheets
- wash pillows
- clean windows and window sills
- vacuum carpet, including edges and under furniture
- shampoo carpet
- remove scuff marks from doors and moldings
- disinfect door knobs and light switch plates
Spring Cleaning Outdoors
- sweep deck
- power wash deck
- stain deck
- power spray siding
- touch up paint trim, wood, doors, and shutters
- power wash garage door
- clean outside door frames
- wipe away cobwebs
- shake out entry mat
- clean grill
- clean and repair gutters
- replace broken bricks, wood, or stone
- clean outdoor light fixtures
- wash outside windows
- clean outside patio furniture
- trim trees, bushes, and shrubbery
- check and repair sprinklers
- inspect roof shingles
- wipe away cobwebs
- plant flowers
- plant garden
- add mulch
- clean outdoor trash cans
- clean out the garage
- wash and wax vehicles
Tamra Phelps says
I’m too slow to get through this entire list, lol. I’ll have to ‘hit the high spots’ as the saying goes.
Tamra Phelps says
Holy smoke, if I did all of this, I’d be cleaning until Christmas, lol. I’m not fast enough to clean that in a short time.
rsbrandt44 says
That’s quite a list. Are you absolutely sure it’s Spring already?
Paula and Marcus says
It’s almost 80 here so it feels more like SUMMER!
tat2gurlzrock says
This is a great list. We did a lot of cleaning over the weekend.
ouachitadawn says
Right now I fighting the green pollen dust that settles on and in everything.?
Donna says
This a very thorough checklist! Thanks for sharing it. My home definitely needs some spring cleaning. This list will really help me to stay organized and focused on each task.
Susan Aguilar says
WOW! That’s a long list – very efficient and thorough, though. Very helpful for people who are like me and start at one place and scatter-mindedly wander off somewhere else. Spring cleaning is always such a nice feeling when it’s complete.
Darla ?? (@Darla412) says
Great information! I have to get started spring cleaning. Since the sun’s been out, I see things that I didn’t see over the winter that need cleaned.
Sandra A Beeman says
Wow! This certainly in an all-inclusive list!I It is, however, I believe one of the best ways to control allergies!
larescoe says
This is a fantastic Spring cleaning checklist! Thank you so much for sharing! I love Spring cleaning, it always makes me feel so much better afterwards! 🙂
Starla says
Oh my goodness, the detail of this list is amazing. I LOVE it! SO helpful and so many things that I would of never thought about!
Lanie says
Great list.. I saved it so i can go over it. I am so bad at organizing myself and getting all the cleaning started!
Karen Jaras says
Perfect list to start my cleaning lady with to get my townhouse back in order. Things have neglected for some time and I am not even sure where to start anymore.