Your 2021 Spring Cleaning Checklist

 

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There isn't anything more satisfying to bring in the new season then some spring cleaning. Cleaning your home top to bottom is not an easy task. It's important to make your cleaning list as manageable as possible. You aren't going to get everything done in one weekend and that's okay! Make sure to include the whole family in spring cleaning, splitting up the tasks will help make this list a little less daunting. This is a general spring cleaning checklist, so tailor it to what fits the needs of your home.

Stock up on cleaning supplies 
Some essential natural cleaners to use are baking soda, white vinegar, and Castile Soap. Get a couple empty spray bottles as well to make your natural cleaning solutions. Also get your favorite all purpose cleaner and dish washing soap. Make sure you have a clean mop, a good vacuum, and microfiber rags. 

Entryway

• Sweep floors
• Mop floors 
• Wipe walls
• Wipe baseboards
• Clean door
• Clean doormat
• Organize shoes & Jackets

Kitchen

• Clean stove top
• Clean 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 
• Degrease cabinet doors and backsplash
• Remove items from cabinets and thoroughly clean inside
• Clean fridge/freezer seal
• Dust top of high surfaces including fridge, microwave/range hood, cabinets
  
• Wash dish rags and and replace sponges with new ones
• Wipe walls
• Wipe baseboards
• Mop floors
• Shake out dust or dirt from floor mats
  
  

Dining Room

• Dust china
• Launder and press table linens 
• Polish Silver
• Dust and polish furniture
• Vacuum or spot clean chair cushions
• Wipe walls
• Wipe baseboards
• Clean light fixture
• Dust blinds
• Dust curtain rods
• Clean window sills
• Wash windows
• Clean or vacuum curtains
• Mop or vacuum floor
• Shampoo rugs or carpet

Bathroom

• Discard expired personal care products and makeup, and bring old medications to a drop-off site
• Clean makeup brushes
• 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 baseboards

Laundry Room

• Clean washing machine 
• Clean dryer vent
• Clean lint trap
• Organize laundry supplies
• Wipe walls
• Wipe baseboards
• Mop floors

Bedrooms

• Wipe baseboards
• Dust/polish furniture
• Donate unused clothing
• Organize closets
• Wash bedding including sheets, pillows, duvets and bed skirts
• Vacuum carpets 
• Flip mattress
• Dust blinds
• Dust curtain rods
• Clean window sills
• Wash Windows
• Clean or vacuum curtains
• Mop or vacuum floors
• Shampoo rugs or carpets

Living Room

• Dust/polish furniture
• Wash slipcovers
• Wash blankets and pillows
• Vacuum sofa and chairs
• Dust blinds
• Dust curtain rods
• Clean window sills
• Wash windows
• Clean or vacuum curtains
• Clean ceiling fans
• Dust and clean lamp shades
• Dust electronics 
• Dust and clean decor
• Sanitize remote controls
• Mop or vacuum floors
• Shampoo rugs or carpets

Kids’ Playroom

• Sanitize plastic toys with soap and water
• Wash stuffed animals and soft toys
• Donate unused toys
• Organize toys and play areas
• Mop or vacuum floors
• Shampoo rugs or carpets

Office

• Recycle unneeded paperwork
• Dust and polish furniture
• Dust bookshelf
• Dust electronics
• Sanitize keyboard and mouse

Garage

• Declutter tools, sporting 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

Throughout the House

• Test and replace smoke alarm batteries
• Replace air filters as needed
• Clean air vents/registers
• Clean light fixtures
• Replace light bulbs as needed
• Sanitize door handles
• Sanitize light switches