It’s that time of the year, y’all – Spring cleaning! I always kind of look forward to this time of the year to purge some of the unused items around my house and give those neglected areas a good, detailed deep clean. But I know that cleaning isn’t always everyone’s cup of tea, so I wanted to break it down for you by room and task so that you can tackle it one space at a time. Trust me, in the end it will be so worth it when you get to live in a home that looks, feels, and smells brand new!
Struggling to find the time to tidy up your home? I know how ya feel. Check out our post about Tackling Spring Cleaning Without Giving Up Your Whole Weekend.
Kitchen
-Take everything out of the refrigerator and freezer, wipe down interior surfaces, purge expired food + drinks, and reorganize as you put things back inside of them.
-Deep clean the interior and exterior of all appliances; oven, stovetop, microwave – and hey don’t forget about those smaller, plugged-in appliances like your air fryer or coffee maker!
-Remove everything from your pantry, wipe it down, toss out expired products, and reorganize.
-Empty and wipe down the insides of cabinets and drawers. While you’re at it, start purging items such as chipped dishes, missing tupperware, and rusted cookware.
-Clean cabinet knobs and pulls
-Give your sink + drain a good deep clean using baking soda
-Sweep, mop, and polish flooring throughout
Bathrooms
-Remove everything from countertops, cabinets and drawers. Wipe down cleared areas + surfaces.
-Sort through cabinet and drawer items, throw away expired beauty products and medications and reorganize as you put them away.
-Clean mirrors
-Clean + sanitize shower, bath, and sink(s) – don’t forget faucets!
-Wash shower curtain + bath mats
-Clean outside and inside of toilet
-Dust + clean light fixtures
-Wipe down windows, vents, walls, and baseboards
-Deep clean grout lines between any tile
-Sweep and mop flooring
Living + Dining Rooms
-Remove all items/decor from surfaces
-Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures
-Strip + wash sofa fabric
-Remove + wash window treatments, pillows, and throws
-Vacuum sofa and chairs – remember to get under the cushions, that’s where all the crumbs hide!
-Spot clean furnishings
-Dust + wipe down all surfaces (table tops, shelving, inside of any cabinetry)
-Dust + clean all decorative items and electronics
-Vacuum + mop flooring throughout
-Steam clean rugs and carpet
-Wipe down walls and vents
-While putting items back in their original spots, get rid of any unused or damaged items and organize the items that you’re keeping.
Bedrooms
-Remove + wash window treatments, bedding, pillows, and blankets
-Clear out all items/decor from surfaces and drawers
-Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures
-Sort through and donate any unused or damaged items. Reorganize the items that you’re keeping as you put them away.
-Wipe down windows, walls, trim, and vents.
-Dust + polish furnishings
-Vacuum flooring throughout – don’t forget closets!
-Steam clean rugs and carpet
Laundry Room
-Clean interior and exterior of washer + dryer
-Clean + vacuum behind appliances
-Clean out dryer vent + duct
-Organize + restock detergents and supplies
-Sweep + mop flooring
Office
-Clear out bookshelves and drawers and wipe down once they are empty
-Dust + wipe down ceiling fans and light fixtures
-Purge any old paperwork (shred if needed) and donate unused or damaged items. Organize + file items that you’re keeping as you put them back.
-Dust + wipe down furnishings and surfaces
-Wipe down windows, walls, trim, and vents
-Vacuum flooring + steam clean rugs/ carpet
-Take inventory + restock office supplies
Garage + Outdoor Living
-Clear out storage + decorative items
-Purge unused holiday decor + toys, reorganize items that you’re keeping
-Spray garage for bugs
-Wash outdoor cushions, pillows, and mats
-Sweep + power wash flooring, patio, and walkways
-Clean light fixtures + replace bulbs as needed
-Wipe down windows + doors