Spring cleaning is when we tackle all the things we don’t normally do on a regular basis. Its the annual deep clean. I know the spring cleaning checklist looks ominous, but don’t feel like you have to accomplish all of it in one day. That’s why I start while its still winter. Do one thing a day. Don’t stress.
When its finally warm, you will be ready to head outside.Â
Spring Cleaning Checklist
_____ Wash silk plants
_____ Clean all figurines and nick-knacks
_____ Wipe all books, all sides
_____ Discard old magazines and catalogs
_____ Clean and polish all shelves and tables
_____ Clean all wall hangings
_____ Wash blinds and window treatments
_____ Clean light fixtures and ceiling fans
_____ Wash hand prints and such off walls
_____ Dust or wash walls
_____ Get rid of clothes and toys that are not used. Give them to
charity, someone else can use them.
_____ Thoroughly vacuum upholstered furniture, removing the cushions and getting into all crevices.
_____ Wipe down all interior doors and frames
_____ Wash all bedding
_____ Wash or replace pillows
_____ Vacuum mattress.
_____ Wash rugs
_____ Clean carpets
_____ Clean oven
_____ Clean upper shelves, and above kitchen cabinets if that is an open area.
_____ Clean inside cabinets and drawers at least once a year.
_____ Vacuum all screens. Clean all sides of windows, clean tracks. Don’t forget that one in the bathroom!
_____ Clean all patio doors, storm doors, screen doors…
_____ Do any floor treatments for your type of tile floors. Clean
behind stove and refrigerator too.
_____ Wash all winter clothing and put away
_____ Clean and organize bath cabinet(s)
_____ Clean and organize linen closet
_____ Purge, clean and organize pantry.
_____ Clean and organize closets
_____ Clean and organize basement/storage areas
_____ Clean and organize garage
_____ Check all filters – water, furnace…
_____ Clean and organize laundry room
_____ Clean inside washer and dryer
_____ Clean dryer vent hose (behind dryer)
_____ Clean windows inside and out
_____ Clean fans, air cleaners, dehumidifiers
_____ Wash all garbage cans, including outdoor ones
_____ Clean cars, inside and out
_____ Lawn care
_____ Clean gutters
_____ Power wash siding
_____ Prepare gardens for planting
_____ Clean grill
_____ Clean and treat deck
_____ Clean patio furniture
_____ Plant garden (after its warm enough)
