The Ultimate Guide To Spring Cleaning Tips + A FREE Downlable Printable CheckList
OK! If you’re anything like me, you probably hate cleaning too. Push it off for as long as you can, until the mess and clutter get to be unbearable and something has to give. You or the mess? Right? Don’t get me wrong, I love a clean, neat and tidy home. But, I hate cleaning. It’s tedious, and I rather be napping. Sigh – if only. Being a new Mom to a now 11-month-old baby girl, I feel like I’m always cleaning. The clutter can become overwhelmingly distracting, so I can up with a simple house cleaning routine. There’s a never-ending checklist of something to clean. But, we here are here to help you break your house cleaning routine down into small, easy steps.
I hope you LOVE your free Spring cleaning checklist as much as I do and it helps you achieve some great decluttering and organizing goals!
Items You’ll Need:
1. Spray bottle (with 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 water solution)
2. Microfiber cloth
3. Socks (cotton or microfiber work best)
4. Plastic bags
5. Lemon
6. Duster
7. White vinegar
8. Magic Erasers
9. Rubber band
10. Newspaper
11. Dryer sheets (used work best)
12. Antibacterial all-purpose cleaner (APC)
13. Paper towels
PLUS:
VacuumToilet paper
Spring Cleaning Tips 1: Start Slowly
It takes months for a home to become cluttered so it’s not realistic to try to organize everything in one day or even a weekend. Instead, start small-one drawer, one cupboard or one shelf at a time. Cleaning just a little bit every day keeps everything somewhat in order and totally manageable, so I don’t have to panic when someone says their going to swing by later. It may seem like a pain to clean something every single day, but it won’t take you long to realize that just a few minutes every day is so much better than your entire Saturday, right?
Spring Cleaning Tips 2: The One-Month Cardboard Box Test
As clutter accumulates over time, the first step to getting clean and organized is to seriously pare down the number of items in each room. Empty the contents of drawers, clean objects under beds and sort through closets. Put everything in a big box. For one month, put back only the items you use. If after four weeks you haven’t used it, you probably don’t need it.
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Spring Cleaning Tips 3: Hire Someone To Help
If your house is messy, dirty and filled with clutter and you’re on short on time try a house cleaning service. If it’s affordable for your family, it could be the best money you spend. Peace of mind and a clutter-free clean home is worth a splurge.
Spring Cleaning Tips 4: Tackle High-Traffic Rooms
The kitchen has become the unofficial gathering place of most homes. From overflowing junk drawers to chaotic cabinets, kitchens are a magnet for mess and clutter. First, make sure your kitchen is clutter-free. Next, focus on appliances and flat surfaces. You can remove burned-on food from your stovetop and make the surface shine by using Weiman Cook Top Cleaner or Weiman Cook Top Quick Wipes.
Spring Cleaning Checklists Room by Room Cleaning Tips
Family/Living Room
Tidy up
Remove all sofa cushions and vacuum, fluff and replace pillows and vacuum as well. If your cushion covers are removable, remove and wash before replacing. If not, you may spot treat them for stains.
Spot vacuum ( + tidy up)
Supplies you’ll need: Vacuum
Remove all area rugs and shake out. Vacuum all carpets, moving furniture so you can access under all of the pieces.
Dust ( + tidy up + spot vacuum)
Supplies you’ll need: Duster
Dust all plants.
Dust all ceiling fan blades. Remove and wash light covers if needed.
Dust and clean the glass on all hanging pictures and picture frames.
Dust all light fixtures, replace bulbs if needed, and wipe down light switches.
Dust all appliances, remove any you are no longer using and store away.
Kitchen
Wipe down cabinet drawer handles
Supplies you’ll need: Microfiber cloth or sock, All-Purpose Cleaner
Remove all items from cabinets and wipe down the inside with warm water and all-purpose cleaner. Allow the cabinets to air out.
Tackle some dishes ( + wipe down cabinet drawer handles)
Wash all baseboards and wall areas thoroughly.
Clean your trash can & recycling bin ( + Wipe down handles + tackle more dishes)
Supplies you’ll need: Microfiber cloth or sock, All-Purpose Cleaner
Bedrooms
Make the bed
Move bed (now is a great time to flip your mattresses as well) and vacuum under it. Return bed to its place and vacuum over the mattresses as well.
Wash pillows and duvets base. Replace sheets and pillowcases.
Clear the surfaces ( + make the bed)
Dust all furniture pieces thoroughly.
Dust ( + make the bed + clear the surfaces)
Supplies you’ll need: Socks or dust cloth
Bathrooms
Shine the sink & mirror
Supplies you’ll need: All-purpose cleaner, newspaper, dryer sheet
Clean the toilet ( + shine the sink & mirror)
Supplies you’ll need: All-purpose cleaner, toilet paper or microfiber cloth
Remove toilet lid so you can thoroughly clean all the way around the bowl. Clean down to the base of the bowl and don’t forget the handle and back of bowl as well. Let some solution soak in the bowl before scrubbing the entire inside. Replace any automatic bowl cleaner you may have added.
Clean the shower ( + shine the sink & mirror + clean the toilet)
Supplies you’ll need: Vinegar, plastic bag, rubber band
Deep clean the shower with appropriate cleaners for your tile. Get in between tiles with a toothbrush to really clean the grout. Don’t neglect the shower ceiling. Discard any old or empty bath product containers. Wipe down any bathtub storage fixtures with bleach.
You can print out my Spring Cleaning Checklist Printable below!
