Last year we finished building our new house on our homestead, and since this is the first year I am doing a spring cleaning on it I wanted an easy and simple spring cleaning checklist I can follow each year!
In the post below I share with you exactly what I clean in the spring (and fall) in each room of the house. I keep it simple and easy, yet it is a deeper clean than my usual weekly cleaning routine, which I will share in a future blog post.
We don’t have a very large house, just about 930 square feet plus an unfinished basement. But, with three toddlers and my husband and myself all under one roof, it can get messy quickly! We also have very long and cold winters where we live in the Keweenaw Peninsula, so we are inside most of the winter.
Each room follows the same basic process, with slight specifications to each room. First, declutter and remove items. Second, wash furniture items like curtains, slipcovers, rugs, etc. Third, start high and wipe everything down. Fourth, vacuum and mop the floors, moving items that you usually don’t move to get under and behind them. Last, place everything back and admire your hard work.
By the time spring comes around I am ready for a good spring cleaning! Here are all my tips and tricks, in one easy and simple spring cleaning checklist to make it easy for you to follow.
Let’s check it out…
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Bedrooms
- Declutter clothing items
- Declutter books, toys, and other items
- Wash curtains, bed sheets, rugs, etc.
- Wipe down highest areas first to lowest: corners of ceiling, ceiling fans, light fixtures, curtains rods, windows, walls, baseboards
- Wipe down furniture items: beds, dressers, closets, nightstands
- Clean, vacuum, and rotate mattress
- Clean door handles, light switches, air vents, smoke alarms
- Vacuum and mop floors
- Place items back and smile
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Bathrooms
- Declutter cabinets and drawers
- Restock essentials
- Deep clean towels
- Wash curtains, rugs, shower curtain
- Wipe down highest to lowest: corners of ceiling, ceiling fans, light fixtures, light fixtures, curtain rods, windows, walls, baseboards
- Wipe down shower, toilet, and sink
- Clean door handles, light switches, air vents, smoke alarms
- Vacuum and mop floors
- Place items back and smile
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Living Room
- Clear off all surfaces and declutter
- Wash curtains, slipcovers, blankets, and pillows
- Wipe down highest to lowest: corners of ceiling, ceiling fans, light fixtures, curtain rods, windows, walls, baseboards
- Vacuum couches and chairs
- Wipe down all furniture and décor
- Clean door handles, light switches, air vents, smoke alarms
- Vacuum and mop floors
- Place items back and smile
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Kitchen
- Clear off all surfaces and declutter items on surfaces
- Wipe down ceiling corners, above cabinets, above appliances, range hood, light fixtures
- Wipe down walls, windows, countertop surfaces, appliance surfaces, inside sink and drain
- Wash curtains, deep clean dish rags, clean rugs and mats
- Clean inside and around each appliance: stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave
- Degrease, wash and repaint cabinets
- Remove items from inside of cabinets, declutter, wipe out insides of cabinets, place items back
- Move appliances and clean all around them
- Clean door handles, light switches, air vents, smoke alarms
- Wipe baseboards, vacuum, and mop floors
- Move appliances and items back, and smile
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Kid’s Toys
- Declutter and organize toys into toy rotation
- Sanitize or wash toys
- If in a separate playroom area, clean the room similar to the living room and bedroom
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Dining Room
- Clear off all surfaces and declutter
- Wash curtains, table linens
- Polish china, silverware, hostess ware, decor
- Wipe down highest to lowest: corners of ceiling, ceiling fans, light fixtures, curtain rods, windows, walls, baseboards
- Wipe down all furniture, tables, and chairs
- Clean door handles, light switches, air vents, smoke alarms
- Vacuum and mop floors
- Place items back and smile
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Entryway
- Remove all coats, boots, shoes, outdoor items and declutter
- Remove the doormat and clean it
- Wipe down highest to lowest: corners of ceiling, ceiling fans, light fixtures, curtain rods, windows, walls, hall tree or closet, baseboards
- Clean door handles, light switches, air vents, smoke alarms
- Vacuum and mop floors
- Place items back and smile
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Laundry Room
- Remove extra items, declutter, and organize
- Clean the inside and outside of the washing machine
- Clean dryer and lint vent
- Wipe down highest to lowest: corners of ceiling, ceiling fans, light fixtures, curtain rods, windows, walls, baseboards
- Clean door handles, light switches, air vents, smoke alarms
- Vacuum and mop floors
- Place items back and smile
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Office
- Declutter and organize paperwork
- Remove all items from the desk, wipe down, and sanitize appliances
- Dust books and bookshelf
- Wash curtains and rugs
- Vacuum chairs
- Wipe down highest to lowest: corners of ceiling, ceiling fans, light fixtures, curtain rods, windows, walls, baseboards
- Clean door handles, light switches, air vents, smoke alarms
- Vacuum and mop floors
- Place items back and smile
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Unfinished Basement/Attic Space
- Declutter entire space, move and clean around items that haven’t been moved
- Organize household items and declutter
- Wipe down highest to lowest: corners of ceiling, ceiling fans, light fixtures, curtain rods, windows, walls, baseboards
- Clean door handles, light switches, air vents, smoke alarms
- Vacuum and mop floors
- Place items back and smile
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Garage/Outdoor Space
- Declutter and organize tools, toys, sports equipment
- Wipe down walls
- Clean garage door
- Clean windows
- Sweep floor
Remember you certainly can take your time with this list! I like to focus on one room each week, so I don’t become overwhelmed and so that I do a thorough job. Let me know in the comments below which simple spring cleaning checklist room you will begin with!
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