2018 Spring Cleaning Checklist

Spring 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?