Spruce Up Your Home With These Spring Cleaning Tips

Date: March 29, 2022

Spring cleaning might seem like a daunting task, but with a little love, your home will be looking brand new! Spring cleaning is essential to a happy and healthy home. From the bedrooms to bathrooms, to the living room, use this checklist to tackle every room in your home.  

Home Maintenance

• Change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

• Check all electronics and make sure they are working properly and plugged into a surge protector. 

• Check the expiration date on your fire extinguisher. 

 Porch and Patio

• Power wash surfaces

• Wash outdoor furniture

• De-grime screens

• Plant flowers

Bedroom

• Wash all bedding and pillows

• Flip mattress

• Clean out under the bed

• Organize closets and drawers

• Dust 

• Mop/Vacuum floors

Bathroom

• Clean and disinfect tub and shower

• Wash bath mats and towels

• Dust and clean sink and toilet

• Wash or replace shower liners and shower curtains

• Organize medicine cabinet/drawers

Kitchen

• Clean out pantry

• Wash kitchen cabinets

• Deep clean the oven

• Move the fridge- mop, and vacuum behind it.  

• Deep clean fridge and get rid of unwanted food

• Clean countertops

Laundry Room

• Clean dryer vents

• Clean inside of washing machine

• Wipe down iron

• Tidy up shelving

Every Room

• Wash baseboards

• Dust blinds, window sills, doors, and walls

• Wash windows, inside and out. 

• Replace light bulbs

• Wash drapes and blinds

• Mop and vacuum floors

When it comes to spring cleaning, be realistic. Go at your own pace. It’s not a race after all. Your reward will be an uncluttered, clean and healthy home for yourself, and a feeling of accomplishment and pride. This guide should help you accomplish all the rooms in your home, plus the spaces you forgot about!