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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Spring Cleaning Detailed Checklist!


Spring is FINALLY here and if you're anything like me, you are anxious to throw open all of the windows, light a little Nag Champa incense (actually...this may just be me) and begin your spring clean!  This year I decided to be a little more organized with my clean and developed a checklist to keep myself on track. Now don't get too overwhelmed.  Most of these tasks are small, do not take long to complete, but doing them will make a huge difference in the appearance of your home.  Focus on tackling one room per day, if you are up to it move to the next room, if not, take a break and start up again the next day.  You should be able to get through this list within a week or two and your house will thank you for it! Click below for your free printable! 



FRONT PORCH:



  • clean spiderwebs &  cobwebs 
  • sweep the porch
  • prune plants & bushes
  • clean porch furniture
  • wipe down light fixtures
  • wipe down banisters

  • prune plants & bushes
  • clean porch furniture
  • wipe down light fixtures
  • wipe down banisters

  • wash door 


ENTRYWAYS & STAIRS:



  • clean cobwebs
  • dust window sills
  • wipe down front door
  • wipe down switch plate
  • wash baseboards
  • straighten coat closet
  • dust staircase banisters
  • dust furniture
  • dust light fixtures
  • vacuum/sweep stairs and landings
  • vacuum/sweep floors & mop
  • wipe down mirrors 
  • launder machine-washable throws/rugs
  • wash walls 

  • wipe down door knob 
  • empty and organize coat closet 


DINING ROOM:



  • clean cobwebs 
  • dust windowsills
  • wash windows
  • straighten drawers 
  • polish dining room table
  • wipe down banisters

  • wipe down chairs
  • vacuum underneath furniture
  • wash baseboards 
  • vacuum/sweep floors & mop
  • wash doors 
  • clean chair pads (if applicable)
  • Dust displayed china or dishes 
  • launder window treatments 
  • shine silverware 
  • wash switch plates 
  • wash walls 


BEDROOMS:



  • change & launder sheets & pillowcases
  • straighten inside of night tables
  • dust surfaces
  • dust light fixtures
  • wipe switch plate 
  • vacuum/sweep & mop floors
  • clean trash cans 
  • polish furniture 
  • clean cobwebs 
  • wash mattress pad/dust ruffle
  • flip mattress (if applicable)
  • empty, clean and straighten drawers
  • vacuum under bed
  • straighten closet 
  • launder curtains 
  • clean windows
  • sweep closet floor 
  • wash vent covers and registers
  • wash doors
  • wipe down switch plates 
  • clean mirrors
  • wash base boards 
  • wash walls 



LAUNDRY ROOM:



  • wash windows 
  • wash cabinet doors 
  • wash laundry sink 
  • clean inside washing machine 
  • wash lint trap 
  • wash switch plates 
  • wash walls 
  • wash trim 
  • clean cobwebs 
  • wipe down the top of washer & dryer
  • wash doors 
  • wash floor registers 
  • sweep & mop floors 


HOME OFFICE:



  • dust surfaces 
  • dust light fixtures 
  • vacuum/sweep & mop floor 
  • straighten drawers 
  • wipe down electronics and screens
  • remove all clutter from desk 


LIVING ROOM:



  • throw away magazines and clutter
  • dust light fixtures
  • dust surfaces
  • vacuum upholstery and floor 
  • fluff and rotate couch cushions 
  • clean cobwebs
  • wash windows
  • straighten drawers
  • wash walls
  • vacuum/sweep floors & mop
  • polish furniture 
  • vacuum under cushions 
  • clean fireplace
  • vacuum under furniture 
  • spot clean couches 
  • wash baseboards 
  • wash windows 
  • dust tv screen and electronics 
  • wash switch plates 
  • wash baseboards 
  • wash floor registers 



BATHROOMS:



  • change and launder bath mats
  • deep clean toilet with cleaner 
  • wash shower doors
  • deep clean shower walls 
  • wash shower curtain 
  • wipe down cabinet doors 
  • empty, clean & straighten drawers
  • empty, clean & straighten cabinets
  • dust light fixtures
  • clean trash cans 
  • sweep floors & mop
  • clean mirrors
  • clean bathtub
  • wash baseboards
  • wash down walls
  • wipe down switch plates
  • shine faucets 
  • reseal grout if needed 
  • wash doors 
  • wash windows 



KITCHEN:

  • empty drawers, clean & organize 
  • empty refrigerator and deep clean
  • dust light fixtures
  • flush drain with boiling water
  • clean microwave 
  • clean stove & oven 
  • clean trash cans 
  • wipe down canisters on counter
  • clean & organize pantry 
  • empty cabinets, clean & organize 
  • wash windows 
  • wipe down cabinet doors 
  • clean under sink 
  • wipe down walls
  • clean pet bowls 
  • vacuum/sweep floors & mop
  • sharpen knives 
  • wash walls 
  • wash baseboards 
  • clean under appliances 
  • wipe down switch plates 

1 comment:

  1. I love the detail of this list! Thank you for being so thorough.

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