Spring is the perfect time to shake off the dust of winter and prepare for warmer days. This year, use spring cleaning as an opportunity to freshen up your entire home, inside and out. The best way to do this is to make it a family affair. Include kids, and divide the chores up. Remember, you only do most of these things once a year, so do a good job. And don’t be overwhelmed, these things can be done over a few different weeks. Knock out some on nice weekends when you can get outside and enjoy some fresh air, and save others for rainy days when you’ll be inside all day.
This spring cleaning checklist is broken up by areas of the home. Just tackle each item one at a time and before you know it, your home will be ready for spring.
Spring Cleaning Checklist for The Kitchen
– Run lemons through garbage disposal to eliminate odor
– Wash trash can and recycling bins
– Wipe off cabinets and appliance fronts
– Clean oven
– Clean inside of refrigerator, throwing away any expired items
– Sweep and mop behind fridge, stove and other hard-to-reach places
– Organize pots and Tupperware (throw away pieces with missing lids)
– Clean microwave, toaster, and other small appliances
– Wash doorknobs and drawer pulls
– Organize recipes and cookbooks
Spring Cleaning Checklist for the Closet
– Swap summer and winter wardrobes
– Give away any items you didn’t wear this season to thrift stores or Buy Nothing groups
– Mend or repair missing buttons or torn hems
– Sweep the backs of closets
Spring Cleaning Checklist for Living Spaces
– Vacuum behind heavy furniture and other hard-to-reach places
– Dust baseboards and other woodwork
– Clean curtains, drapes and blinds
– Wash inside and outside of windows
– Clean upholstery and make repairs if needed
– Rotate furniture cushions (including your mattress!)
– Change batteries in smoke and carbon dioxide alarms
– Sort files, bills and mail
Spring Cleaning Checklist for The Bathroom
– Throw away rarely used toiletries
– Throw away expired medications
– Replace shower curtain liner (or use this tip to clean it!)
– Clean under bathroom sink
Spring Cleaning Checklist for Outdoor Areas
– Sweep garage and hose it down if necessary
– Clean gutters
– Fertilize lawn
– Pull weeds
– Tune up lawn mower
– Clean off lawn furniture and wash seat cushions
– Cut back bushes after they bloom
Spring cleaning can seem daunting at the beginning of the season, but the payoff is worth it. Plus, after staying indoors all winter, it usually feels good to throw open the windows and prepare for the coming spring.
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