What brings music to your ears? For a Michigander it’s the sound of birds chirping outside, which means SPRING IS FINALLY HERE, BABY! WooHoo!!!!! Though, as much as the thought of snow slowly fading away (fingers crossed of course) brings a smile to most residents in Michigan… at the same time, the thought of spring cleaning may form a frown on your lips.
Spring cleaning is a necessary evil. The famous phrase from Nike: Just Do IT, is what comes to mind when I prepare for spring cleaning. Over the years, I have found creating lists for each area of the house helps motivate me to endure the tedious cleaning tasks. Lucky for you, my Spring Cleaning Checklists are listed below for your enjoyment (If you are one of those weirdos that ACTUALLY enjoys cleaning. 😉
Here you go ~ 10 Spring Cleaning Room Lists to ensure you kick Spring Cleanings @$$ this year:
Make A Clean Entrance
The Entryway:
_Sweep & Mop Floors
_Vacuum & Wipe Down Walls & Baseboards
_Clean Doors
_Shake Out & Clean Doormats
_Organize Shoes & Coats (put away winter items and donate those never worn coats and shoes)
The Heart of Your Home
The Kitchen:
_Clean Stove Top (how to clean your stove top in previous blog post)
_Clean Oven
_Clean & Wipe Down Microwave
_Clean Dishwasher
_Clean & Wipe Down Refrigerator & Freezer (get rid of the smelly, moldy expired items)
_Defrost Freezer
_Discard Old & Expired Food & Spices in Pantry & Cabinets.
_Clear Countertops
_Degrease Cabinet Doors & Backsplash
_Clean Inside Cabinetry
_Clean Hardware
_Dust High Surfaces
_Deodorize & Degrease Sink Drain with Salt
_Wipe Down Walls & Baseboards
_Mop Floors
_Shake Out Floor Mats
Come Gather At A Clean Table
The Dining Room:
_Dust China in China Cabinet
_Launder & Press Table Linens
_Polish Silver
_Dust & Polish Furniture
_Vacuum & Spot Clean Chair Cushions
_Wipe Down Walls & Baseboards
_Clean Light Fixtures
_Dust Blinds
_Dust Curtain Rods
_Clean & Wash Windows & Window Sills
_Clean or Vacuum Curtains
_Mop or Vacuum Floors
_Shampoo Rugs & Carpet
Wash All Your Worries Away
The Bathrooms:
_Discard Expired Meds, Personal Products, & Makeup
_Clean Makeup Brushes
_Clean Vanity
_Wipe Down Mirrors
_Clean Tub & Shower (see prior blog post on using lemons in your shower)
_Clean Showerhead
_Replace Shower Curtain Liner
_Scrub Tile Grout
_Clean Toilet
_Clean Hardware
_Sweep & Mop Floors
_Wipe Down Walls & Baseboards
Keep Your Clothes Dirty Not The Space
The Laundry Room:
_Clean Washing Machine
_Clean Dryer Vent
_Clean Lint Trap
_Organize Laundry Supplies
_Wipe Down Walls & Baseboards
_Mop Floors
Don’t Forget To Make Your Bed
The Bedrooms:
_Wipe Down Walls & Baseboards
_Dust & Polish Furniture
_Organize Closet (donate unused clothes)
_Wash All Bedding
_Vacuum Carpets
_Flip Mattress
_Dust Blinds & Curtain Rods
_Clean & Vacuum Curtains
_Clean & Wash Windows
_Mop & Vacuum Floors
_Clean Rugs or Carpet
Good & Clean Vibes Only
The Living Room:
_Dust & Polish Furniture
_Wash Slipcovers
_Wash Blankets & Pillows
_Vacuum Sofa & Chairs
_Dust Blinds & Curtain Rods
_Clean & Wash Curtains
_Wash Windows & Window Sills
_Clean Ceiling Fans
_Dust & Clean Lamp Shades
_Dust Electronics
_Dust & Clean Decor
_Sanitize Remote Controls
_Mop & Vacuum Floors
_Clean Carpet & Rugs
Bless (clean) This Mess
The Playroom:
_Sanitize Plastic Toys with Soap & Water
_Wash Stuffed Animals & Soft Toys
_Organize Toys & Play Areas (donate unused toys)
_Mop & Vacuum Floors
_Clean Carpet & Rugs
Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn or Clean
The Office:
_Recycle Unneeded Paperwork
_Dust & Polish Furniture
_Dust Bookshelf
_Dust Electronics
_Sanitize Keyboard & Mouse
I Triple Dog Dare You To Clean Your Garage
The Garage:
_Declutter Tools, Sporting Equipment, & Toys
_Open Up Garage Door To Air Out Space
_Wipe Down Walls
_Sweep Floor
_Clean Garage Door & Frame
_Replace Batteries in Garage Door Openers
_Clean Windows
Other Items Throughout Your Home
Extras:
_Test & Replace Smoke Alarm Batteries
_Replace Air Filters as Needed
_Clean Air Vents & Registers
_Clean Light Fixtures
_Replace Light Bulbs as Needed
_Sanitize Door Handles
_Sanitize Light Switches
Hopefully, the above lists help you prepare and feel good about spring cleaning this year. You are not alone, if you are thinking those 10 lists appear like a daunting task and you would rather climb Mount Everest than partake in cleaning that intensely. The best thing to do is take one room at a time. Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be done in a day…you have three months! Just remember ~ a Clean Home is a Happy Home!