Whether you are excited about it or not, Spring Break is coming up quickly. And what better way to celebrate the turning of the seasons than with some Spring Cleaning! Now I know the concept of Spring Cleaning and cleaning your entire house can seem like a daunting task, so I have put together a checklist to help make it a little easier. Cleaning your home from top to bottom may never become effortless, but you can make the project more manageable and even enjoyable. While the actual cleaning may seem overwhelming at first, the freshness of your home and level of satisfaction after the cleaning is complete is out of this world!
Start with tasks that apply to all rooms, then move onto each room for more specific cleaning.
All Rooms
Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures
Wipe walls and Ceilings
Clean windows and windowsills
Vacuum curtains and window blinds
Dust thoroughly (don't forget corners, shelves, and books!)
Wipe down baseboards
Vacuum and mop floors
Disinfect doorknobs, cabinet handles, and light switches
Clean the AC filter
Check all batteries in smoke detectors
Open curtains and windows to let light and air in
Kitchen
Clear out all old food
Wipe down Microwave, Coffeemaker, and other small appliances
Empty the crumb tray in the toaster and toaster oven
Empty the refrigerator and defrost the freezer
Clean behind and beneath the refrigerator
Clean the oven and stove top
Clear out cabinets and wash the shelves
Sanitize the sink
Bedroom
Organize drawers and closets donating any clothes that you don’t wear
Wash bedding and pillows
Rotate your mattress
Bathroom
Organize cabinets and drawers, throwing away any expired products
Scrub shower and bathtub
Wash shower curtain and floor mat
Scrub in and around the toilet
Living room
Remove furniture cushions and vacuum crevasses
Vacuum and shampoo rugs
Dust all electronics
Disinfect all children’s toys
Miscellaneous
Clean computer keyboard with canned air
Disinfect computer mouse and phone
Clean behind washer and dryer
Thoroughly clean the lint traps in washer and dryer
Outdoors
Remove and reorganize everything from your garage (perfect time to find items to throw away or donate)
Pressure wash the deck and outdoor furniture
Hose down the garbage can and recycling bins
Rinse window screens with soapy sponge and water
Wash the outside of the windows before replacing the screens
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