Spring is around the corner which means it’s time for a thorough home cleaning! Here are some tips to get you on the right track.
To get started, you’ll need to assess the condition of your home. Take a look around and make a list of things that need to be done, prioritizing more urgent tasks. Personally, my task list began with closet organization, then onto deep cleaning. I would recommend if you also have any large organizational tasks ahead to begin with those, then do a big clean.
In terms of larger organizational projects, here are some of the top spaces you should be assessing:
- Closets
- Pantry
- Basement
- Garage
- Patio / Any outdoor spaces
- Garden
For almost all of the spaces above, you can do a deep clean and organize everything within the weekend. If you’re looking for organizational systems to make things a bit easier, I recommend exploring IKEA, RONA, or HomeSense to name a few. I stopped by IKEA last weekend and purchased a closet organizational system that we then built into my office closet for any overflow clothing items. While the task of setting this up was a bit time consuming, the results were so worth it!
Next up, we’re onto deep cleaning your home. Here is a helpful checklist from merry maids that will surely help:
Every Room
- Wash Baseboards, door ceilings, window sills, doors, and walls.
- Vacuum and wash vents.
- Wash window treatments (drapes, etc.).
- Dust blinds.
- Wash Windows – inside and out
- Dust and shine overhead lights – replace burnt light bulbs.
- Dust and/or vacuum light fixtures and lamp shades.
Kitchen
- Clean out pantry.
- Wash kitchen cabinets.
- Deep clean oven.
- Move fridge – vacuum and mop behind it.
- Vacuum coils on fridge.
- Deep clean fridge inside – wash outside.
Living Room
- Dust and wash any and all mirrors, frames, and decorative items.
- Vacuum all upholstery.
- Vacuum all lamp shades.
- Dust furniture and fixtures.
- Wash all throw pillows and blankets (use steam).
- Dust and polish furniture.
- Vacuum and shampoo carpets – mop and wax if necessary.
Bedroom
- Wash all bedding.
- Wash all bed and throw pillows.
- Flip Mattress – if using pillow top, rotate mattress.
- Purge anything stored under bed you don’t want anymore.
Home
- Change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
- Check all electronics, make sure they are plugged in, cords are untangled and everything is plugged into a surge protector.
- Check expiration date on fire extinguisher.
- Sweep front porch and back deck.
- Store all winter items, clothes, and decorations.
- Disinfect all computer keyboards and mouse – Use compressed air to remove crumbs, dust and other particulates. Use a dampened microfiber cloth and wipe the keys down. Use dry microfiber to remove any leftover moisture. Disinfectant wipes are okay to use as well.
Bathroom
- Clean and disinfect tub and shower.
- Wash bathmats.
- Dust and replace decorative items.
- Wash and/or replace shower liners and shower curtains.
Other
- Discard old and expired makeup. Clean your makeup holders
- Update all your house first aid kits. Toss expired medication while sorting other medication.
- Dry clean any necessary winter clothing or items. Store all winter items for next year.
- Donate any unused clothes items to Goodwill, The Salvation Army, or other local community organizations.
Feeling ready to take up the Spring cleaning challenge? Wishing you the best of luck!