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March 19, 2018Spring is almost here! But that means it might be time to dust off the cobwebs from winter. If you’re in that position. We’ve put together a list of a few essentials to get you started on your spring cleaning checklist.
- Dust crown molding and baseboards
- Dust/wash light fixtures, ceiling fans, lamps
- Wash doors
- Wash walls
- Vacuum or wash window curtains
- Wash window blinds
- Clean windows
- Dust bookcases
- Wipe down and vacuum furniture (clean the base and under cushions)
- Deep clean floors
- Remove rugs to shake out, then vacuum, then clean under them
- Vacuum all flooring, including corners and edges
- Clean air vents
- Change air/furnace filter
- Replace batteries in smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector
- Remove anything from the kitchen that doesn’t belong
- Clean and disinfect the trash can
- Clean the microwave
- Deep clean the dishwasher
- Clean and organize the refrigerator
- Clean the oven
- Clean the hood vent and change filter if needed
- Clean stove top burners
- Clean and disinfect the garbage disposal
- Clean and reorganize kitchen cabinets and drawers
- Organize the pantry
- Sanitize cutting boards and sharpen knives
- Clean and disinfect small appliances
- Clean and disinfect high chairs
- Clean under the sink and eliminate the unnecessary
- Determine if you need new kitchen supplies
- Clean and disinfect light switches and outlets
- Clean and disinfect toothbrush holders
- Clean and refill soap dish and/or pump
- Clean shower curtain and liner
- Polish faucets
- Scrub and disinfect toilet, including around base, under seat and around hinges
- Scrub the bathtub and/or shower
- Tighten toilet seat hinges
- Clean bathroom exhaust fan
- Clean shower head
- Caulk around bathtub
- Re-seal tile and grout
- Unclog drains
- Clean dryer vent
- Clean inside washing machine
- Organize electronics and accessories
- Organize your closet
- Switch seasonal clothing and donate unneeded
- Clean and organize your dresser and nightstand
- Flip and rotate your mattress
- Clean under your bed
- Clean windows and window sills
- Sort and categorize kid toys
- Clean and scrub toys
- Clean out files and shred unneeded documents
We’d love to hear from you! What else do you do?
