The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist: 71 Areas to Clean in Your Home

The spring cleaning checklist you need in your life

Spring is here, and you know what that means: time for a total home deep clean. This spring cleaning checklist is designed to help you easily sort through 71 areas to deep clean room by room. Psst! Pick and choose what areas you want to clean. Though this is an exhaustive list, it’s a long one! Customize your spring cleaning process according to your preferences.

Kitchen

Clean fridge and freezer; toss out expired items
Wash stove
Clean oven
Pull out stove and clean behind
Clear out pantry and get rid of expired food
Re-organize drawers and cabinets
Wipe down all appliances
Scrub down sink and faucet

Bedrooms

Purge and donate old items and clothing
Re-organize dresser and folded clothing
Re-organize closet
Wash and change sheets
Flip mattress
Pull out bed and clean floors and wall
Disinfect all surfaces

Bathrooms

Clean and disinfect toilet bowl and seat
Change or wash shower curtain
Scrub tub and shower head
Unclog drains from hair or any other debris
Disinfect all surfaces
Scrub down sink and faucet
Change or wash bathmat
Re-organize cabinets and toss out any expired products or medicine

Living Room

Vacuum and wipe down couches
Remove cushions and clean between crevices
Vacuum curtains
Wipe down all surfaces
Dust off any fixtures or decor
Dust off television

Dining Room

Wipe down all dining chairs and dining table (vacuum chairs depending on fabric)
Scrub down any stains or residue on surfaces
Dust off light fixtures and decor

Laundry Room

Pull out machines and clean behind
Empty lint catcher and filters
Clean up any detergent spills
Wipe down appliances
Re-organize cabinets and drawers

Home Office

Shred old files and paperwork
File important documents in folder
Wipe down and disinfect all surfaces
Disinfect all technology (laptop, phone, computer, mouse, keyboard)
Re-organize cables and remove dust that has accumulated

Basement / Garage

Organize and clean out crawl space or storage areas
Sweep, vacuum and remove dust off surfaces, walls, and floors
Wipe down furniture, shelves, and fixtures
Dust off television
Wash out garbage cans and recycling bins

Entryway

Put shoes away that are out of season (ex. winter boots go back into closet)
Clean doormats
Wipe down fixtures and mirrors
Clean out front closet; toss old items and re-organize clutter

Outside of the home spring cleaning list

Pressure wash patio deck
Clean and dust off patio furniture
Wash windows and doors
Sweep front porch

Interior of the home (all rooms spring cleaning checklist)

This next section applies to every room in your home.

Declutter and donate any items you no longer need or use
Sweep and vacuum all floors
Mop all floors
Wipe down and wash all walls
Dust off ceiling fans
Wash windows
Clean windowsills
Wash doors
Wipe down mirrors
Clean baseboards
Disinfect doorknobs and light switches
Wipe down handrails and dust off edges of stairwells

Other nice to do’s to add to your spring cleaning checklist

Re-stock cleaning supplies
Make appointments for home servicing (ex. cleaning services, gardening, etc.)
Plan projects for the upcoming year (ex. renovations, decor change, new paint)
Test batteries for smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors

Spring cleaning checklist in action!

To keep your home looking clean all year round, maintenance is key. Create a cleaning schedule to upkeep all of this year’s spring cleaning, and your efforts won’t go unnoticed!