It might still be snowing, but getting a jump on your spring cleaning is always a good idea.
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work you have or want to do, make a schedule. Scope out the work that needs to be done. What spaces need the most work? What usually gets skipped in your cleaning routine?
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There are lots of schedule-making options – you can do room-by-room (living room, kitchen, bedroom, etc.) or task-by-task (all baseboards, all mirrors, all bedding, all carpets, etc.)
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Your Spring Cleaning Checklist and Reminders:
Print out our downloadable checklist to make off tasks as you complete them!
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All rooms:
- Wipe down baseboards
- Clean air vents
- Dust blinds and windows
- Declutter drawers / messy areas
- Clean windows
- Vacuum and mop floors
- Replace HVAC / Furnace Filter
- Replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
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Closets:
- Donate or toss old clothes and shoes
- Dust shelves
- Pack up winter clothes and wash/organize spring clothes
Bedrooms:
- Dust fans
- Wash all bedding (quilts, pillow covers, duvets, etc.)
- Clean / Vacuum under the bed
- Rotate / Flip and clean mattress
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Bathrooms:
- Toss out expired cosmetics/medications
- Clean mirrors, countertops, sink, floors, tub
- Change/wash shower curtain
- Unclog drains
- Clean in, around, and behind the toilet
Laundry Room:
- Clean / Dust / Sweep behind Machines
- Check dryer vent
- Clean our cabinets and drawers
Living Room:
- Dust around and behind the TV
- Clean fireplace
- Clean curtains and furniture
- Wash dog beds
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Kitchen:
- Get rid of outdated spices and food
- Defrost and clean fridge/freezer
- Clean inside cabinets and drawers
- Dust above cabinets and fridge
- Declutter junk drawers
- Clean oven
- Clean pantry shelves and around the trash
Outside:
- Clean light fixtures
- Wash outdoor furniture / pull it out for the season
- Power was bricks/concrete
- Clean and repair gutters
- Remove debris from basement window wells
- Plant flowers
Print out our downloadable checklist to make off tasks as you complete them! Spring Cleaning Checklist
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Do you love or hate spring cleaning? Personally, I love it. There’s nothing better than a clean, fresh, and decluttered home. Let us know how your spring cleaning goes!
