It’s that time of year again, spring cleaning time. Though most folks dread it, spring cleaning is necessary to completely cleanse your home, improve air quality, and clear clutter. Though technically you don’t need to do it in spring, it does provide the most optimal weather for doing these tasks.
It doesn’t really matter what room you start in, but it does matter the order in which you clean things. Our Spring cleaning tip is to clean the room top-down.
What that means is you’ll start by cleaning thing at the top of the room (Ceiling , light fixtures), then work your way down (Walls, window and door frames, windows, window sills, furniture) until you reach the floor. With this method, any excess dirt or dust that may have fallen will end up on the floor, which you’ll clean last. Use this method while going
though our checklist below!
*** - Task you can do with Microfiber Magic Cloths
Living Room
- Clean Ceiling***
- Clean Light Fixtures/ceiling fans***
- Wipe walls***
- Dust Window and Door Frames***
- Dust/polish furniture ***
- Wash slipcovers, blankets. and pillows
- Dust blinds and curtain rods***
- Clean window sills***
- Wash windows***
- Clean or vacuum curtains
- Dust*** and clean lamp shades
- Vacuum sofa and chairs
- Dust electronics***
- Dust and clean decor***
- Sanitize remote controls
- Wipe baseboards***
- Mop or vacuum floors
- Shampoo rugs or carpets
Kitchen
- Clean Ceiling***
- Clean Light Fixtures/ceiling fans***
- Wipe walls***
- Dust top of high surfaces including fridge, microwave/range hood, cabinets***
- Clean stovetop and oven***
- Clean microwave***
- Clean dishwasher***
- Clean refrigerator***
- Wipe drawers and shelves in refrigerator and freezer***
- Defrost freezer
- Discard old or expired food in pantry, fridge and freezer
- Clear countertops
- Clean countertops***
- Degrease cabinet doors and backsplash***
- Remove items from cabinets and thoroughly clean inside
- Clean fridge/freezer seal***
- Deodorize and degrease the kitchen drain
- Wash dish rags and clean sponges
- Wipe baseboards***
- Mop floors
- Clean any floor mats
DINING ROOM
- Clean Ceiling***
- Clean Light Fixtures/ceiling fans***
- Dust top of high surfaces***
- Dust china in china cabinet***
- Launder and press table linens
- Dust and polish furniture***
- Vacuum or spot clean chair cushions
- Wipe walls***
- Dust blinds***
- Dust curtain rods***
- Clean window sills***
- Wash windows***
- Clean or vacuum curtains
- Wipe baseboards***
- Mop or vacuum floor
- Shampoo rugs or carpet
Bedrooms
- Clean Ceiling***
- Clean Light Fixtures/ceiling fans***
- Wipe baseboards***
- Dust/polish furniture***
- Organize closets and Donate unused clothing
- Wash All bedding
- Vacuum carpets
- Dust blinds***
- Dust curtain rods***
- Clean window sills***
- Wash windows***
- Clean or vacuum curtains
- Mop or vacuum floors
- Shampoo rugs or carpets
Laundry room
- Clean Ceiling***
- Clean Light Fixtures/ceiling fans***
- Clean washing machine***
- Clean dryer vent
- Clean lint trap
- Organize laundry supplies
- Wipe walls***
- Wipe baseboards***
- Mop floors
Bathrooms
- Clean Ceiling***
- Clean Light Fixtures/ceiling fans***
- Discard expired personal care products and makeup
- Clean makeup brushes
- Clean sink ***
- Clean vanity***
- Wipe mirror***
- Clean tub and shower***
- Clean showerhead ***
- Replace shower curtain liner
- Scrub tile grout
- Clean toilet***
- Clean hardware***
- Sweep floors
- Mop floors
- Wipe walls
- Wipe baseboard***
Garage
- Declutter tools, sports equipment and toys
- Open up garage door to air out the space
- Wipe down walls***
- Sweep floor
- Clean garage door***
- Clean garage door frame***
- Replace batteries in garage door openers
- Clean windows***
Around the House
- Clean hallway walls***
- Test and replace smoke alarm batteries
- Clean light fixtures***
- Replace light bulbs as needed
- Replace air filters as needed
- Clean air vents
- Sanitize door handles, light switches, and other high touch points