Spring Cleaning Checklist

While spring cleaning traditionally involves more than just a quick vacuum and wiping down of the bathroom mirror, it also doesn’t have to be a month-long cleaning marathon.

Focusing on the basics—no matter which room you clean—will make your house sparkle without overwhelming you with chores. Print out the following checklist, grab a few cleaning essentials and say hello to spring!

Multiple rooms

• Vacuum carpeted floors, rugs, upholstered furniture and any ceiling corners that collect cobwebs.
• Sweep and mop non-carpeted floors.
• Clean windows, both sides if possible.
• Clean all mirrors.
• Wipe down air vents and light switches.
• Dust light fixtures.
• Wipe down fingerprints and smudges on walls.
• Empty closets and re-organize; only put back items you are using or know you will use again.
• Wipe down stair handrails.

Bedrooms

• Turn mattresses.
• Remove everything from under the bed, then clean and sweep or vacuum. Organize and cull under-bed items and replace only what you’re keeping.

Bathrooms

• Clean countertops, tub and shower, toilet.
• Empty medicine cabinet and wipe down shelves. Toss anything you don't need anymore.

Kitchen

• Clean stove – inside and out.
• Thorough refrigerator clean-out: Remove, wash and replace shelves. Toss any questionable food or anything you haven’t used in a while.
• Wipe down countertops and kitchen appliances, large and small. Everything from the dishwasher to the toaster will shine.

Living Room/Office/Utility Room

• Spot clean couches and chairs if needed.
• Dust desks and other surfaces.
• Wipe down washer and dryer (inside and outside). Remember to run your rag underneath, too.
• Clean dryer vent.