20+ Spring Cleaning Must-Do's for Every Room - A Spring Cleaning Checklist
While decluttering and cleaning the obvious surfaces are parts of spring cleaning, there are many easily forgotten nooks and crannies that require some deep scrubbing.
From the bathroom tiles to the oven, it's important to tackle those nitty-gritty areas that may be neglected during routine cleaning.
This spring cleaning checklist covers all those unexpected tasks that shouldn't be missed for a truly deep clean.
Living Spaces
- Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures
- Clean windows, window tracks and sills
- Vacuum under couch cushions
- Move furniture to clean underneath
- Wipe down baseboards, doors and door frames
- Clean out fireplace (if applicable)
- Launder or dry clean curtains and drapes
As cleaning influencer Angela Braniff of ThisGatheredNest.com says,
"I like to take the time to go through toys during my seasonal clean as well."
Vacuuming curtains is also on her checklist:
"I know this sounds crazy, for clean curtains - vacuuming is one option."
Kitchen
- Deep clean oven and exhaust fan/hood
- Clean out and organize pantry and cabinets
- Degrease and clean behind/underneath appliances
- Sanitize garbage disposal
- Polish stainless steel appliances
Bathrooms
- Scrub tile grout
- Remove hard water stains from fixtures
- Wash shower curtains or liners
- Clean out under sinks and medicine cabinets
- Wipe down vents and clean walls
Angela shares a handy tip for cleaning showerheads:
"I basically found this recipe on Pinterest of mixing borax and some lemon and warm water into a ziploc bag and then you wrap it around the showerhead and let it soak."
Bedrooms
- Flip/rotate mattresses
- Wash bedding in hot water (duvets, pillows, mattress covers)
- Organize dresser drawers
- Dust/clean ceiling fan blades
- Move furniture and vacuum underneath
When going through clothes, Angela recommends being "in the right mood" to avoid rash decisions, saying otherwise you may make bad decisions.
She separates clothes into categories:
"It's a great opportunity to sell those kinds of things on Poshmark or Facebook Marketplace."
Specialty Areas
| Area | Task |
|---|---|
| Garage, basement, attic | Deep clean and declutter |
| HVAC | Replace or launder air filters |
| Cars | Interior and exterior cleaning |
| Outdoor surfaces | Pressure wash deck, patio, siding |
While the basics like cleaning floors, countertops and appliances are important, there's much more to a true spring deep clean. Get those easily overlooked areas squeaky clean by tackling the tasks on this checklist. For especially tough jobs, consider hiring a professional spring cleaning service. Create your own custom checklist to ensure nothing gets skipped during your annual spring refresh.
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