Spring Cleaning Checklist
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Looking for a simple way to tackle spring cleaning without feeling overwhelmed?
Spring is the perfect time to reset your home after a long winter, but figuring out where to start can be the hardest part.
Instead of trying to do everything at once, this checklist breaks it down room by room so you always know what to clean next.
You can start this weekend… or even today!
Spring Cleaning Checklist
I’ve included a pre-filled and a bank version just in case you’d like to customize your checklist.
Whole House
- Dust ceilings, fans, and baseboards
- Wipe doors, handles, and light switches
- Spot clean walls
- Vacuum under furniture
- Sanitize trash cans
- Clean windows and tracks
- Wash curtains or clean blinds
- Clean light fixtures
- Replace air filters
- Sweep or vacuum
- Deep clean carpets and rugs
Living Room
- Dust shelves and fixtures
- Clean mirrors and glass
- Vacuum under cushions
- Wipe down furniture surfaces
- Wash throw blankets
- Swap out seasonal decor
Kitchen and Dining
- Wipe cabinets and appliance fronts
- Clean microwave
- Clean stovetop and hood
- Clean sink and faucet
- Deep clean refrigerator
- Toss expired pantry items and spices
- Wipe shelves and organize pantry – Once everything is cleaned out, this is a good time to set up a simple system so you can actually keep it organized. These kitchen inventory printables help you keep track of what you have in your pantry, fridge, and freezer.
- Clean dishwasher
- Clean dining table and chairs
- Sweep and mop
Hallways and Entry
- Dust shelves and surfaces
- Wipe door handles
- Organize shoes and coats
- Shake out and clean entry rugs
- Wipe front door
- Tidy drop zones
Laundry and Storage
- Wipe washer and dryer
- Clean inside washer
- Clean lint trap
- Declutter supplies
- Dust shelves or bins
- Wipe down shelves or storage areas
Office
- Dust desk and shelves
- Wipe screens and electronics
- Disinfect keyboard and mouse
- Tidy cords and supplies
- Clean out drawers or papers
Bathrooms
- Clean sink and faucet
- Scrub toilet
- Wipe counters and mirror
- Deep clean shower or tub
- Clean drains
- Wash shower curtain or liner
- Replace towels
- Sweep and mop
Bedrooms
- Change sheets
- Dust furniture and surfaces
- Declutter nightstands
- Declutter and donate clothes
- Rotate or flip mattress
- Wash pillows
- Swap seasonal clothing
Other Areas
- Declutter miscellaneous items
- Organize storage bins
- Put away items that don’t belong
- Clean outdoor entry or porch
Once you’ve worked through your spring cleaning checklist, the next step is keeping your home from slipping back into chaos.
This realistic cleaning routine breaks things down into simple daily and weekly tasks so you’re not starting over again in a few weeks!
