Room By Room Spring Cleaning Guide
Home Maintenance
Posted: April 09, 2025 by Kathleen Taylor
Whole House Prep
Before diving into individual rooms:
• Supplies to Gather:
• Microfiber cloths
• All-purpose cleaner
• Vacuum with attachments
• Mop and bucket
• Broom and dustpan
• Sponges and scrub brushes
• Garbage bags
• Gloves
• Duster (extendable for ceilings and fans)
• Start with Decluttering: Go room by room with a donation box and trash bag. Less clutter = easier cleaning.
1. Living Room / Family Room
• Dust everything: Shelves, baseboards, picture frames, décor, electronics (including behind the TV), lampshades.
• Vacuum upholstery: Remove cushions, vacuum under them and between creases.
• Wash blankets and pillow covers.
• Clean windows and window sills.
• Wipe down all surfaces: Coffee tables, end tables, entertainment center.
• Vacuum floors and mop if hardwood or tile.
• Clean ceiling fans and light fixtures.
• Check smoke detectors and change batteries if needed.
2. Kitchen
• Fridge & Freezer:
• Toss expired food.
• Wipe down shelves and drawers.
• Pull it out and vacuum the coils and clean behind/under it.
• Pantry:
• Remove everything.
• Wipe shelves.
• Check expiration dates.
• Reorganize by categories.
• Cabinets & Drawers:
• Wipe inside and outside.
• Organize and declutter unused gadgets.
• Stove & Oven:
• Clean oven (use self-cleaning if available or baking soda paste).
• Clean burners, knobs, hood filters, and under the stovetop if possible.
• Microwave:
• Steam clean: microwave a bowl of water and lemon juice for 5 min, then wipe clean.
• Sink:
• Scrub with baking soda or a sink cleaner.
• Sanitize garbage disposal with vinegar and ice cubes.
• Countertops: Disinfect and declutter.
• Floors: Sweep and mop thoroughly.
3. Bedrooms
• Declutter closets:
• Donate clothes you haven’t worn in a year.
• Organize by type/season.
• Wipe down closet shelves and vacuum floors.
• Flip and rotate mattress. Vacuum the mattress too.
• Wash all bedding, including pillows and mattress protectors.
• Dust: Baseboards, furniture, ceiling fan, lamps.
• Clean windows and sills.
• Vacuum and mop (if applicable).
4. Bathrooms
• Shower/Bath:
• Scrub tiles and grout.
• Wash or replace shower curtain and liner.
• Clean showerhead (soak in vinegar overnight).
• Toilet: Scrub inside and wipe down all surfaces.
• Sink and Counter: Disinfect and declutter.
• Mirrors: Use glass cleaner or vinegar solution.
• Cabinets/Drawers: Declutter expired meds and toiletries, wipe inside.
• Floors: Mop thoroughly, paying attention to corners.
5. Entryway / Mudroom
• Declutter shoes and outerwear.
• Wipe down door handles and light switches.
• Clean floor mats or replace if worn.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Clean front door (inside and out).
6. Laundry Room
• Clean behind/under washer & dryer.
• Wipe machines down.
• Run a cleaning cycle (or vinegar/baking soda) through washer.
• Empty and clean lint trap.
• Organize supplies.
7. Office or Workspace
• Sort through papers and shred what’s not needed.
• Dust computer, printer, shelves.
• Wipe keyboard and mouse with alcohol wipes.
• Vacuum or sweep/mop floors.
• Organize cords and label if needed.
8. Bonus: Outside Areas
• Clean patio furniture.
• Sweep porch or deck.
• Wash windows outside.
• Clean out gutters.
• Power wash exterior if needed.
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