Spring Cleaning Printable Checklist

One of the first things I get the urge to do when the weather starts to warm up is to get started on my Spring Cleaning Checklist.  I love opening up the windows and giving the house a good thorough scrubbing.

It’s the time I finally tackle those areas that get neglected all winter-like wiping down all the doors and trim, or airing out the mattresses and decluttering drawers and closets.

How to Start Spring Cleaning

Unlike before I had kids there is really no way these days that I can get all of my spring cleaning finished in one day or even a weekend. I usually do it in bits and pieces over the course of a couple weeks as the weather starts to improve. 

Click here for my 7 Day Spring Cleaning Challenge if you want to knock it out in a week!

I’ve found that keeping a printable Spring Cleaning Checklist and crossing things off as I finish them helps me keep track of what I have and have not cleaned yet and helps keep me focused so that I can make the most of my time when cleaning.

In case you are like me, I created this pretty little checklist to help you along the way.

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Spring Cleaning Checklist

Living Room

• Open windows
• Dust light fixtures and ceiling fans, reverse fan direction
• Remove and launder curtains, pillows, and blankets
• Replace heavy blankets and throws with lighter ones
• Vacuum sofas and chairs including under cushions
• Spot clean furniture
• Dust shelves, furniture, & decor including wall decor
• Clean Lamps and Lampshades
• Dust Electronics
• Wipe down doors, knobs, trims, and baseboards
• Wash windows and screens including window sills, clean blinds
• Vacuum all flooring
• Shampoo carpets
• Wash or dry clean rugs
• Mop hard floors
• Wash vent covers. vacuum and vents if necessary

Bedrooms

• Clean our dresser drawers and organize contents
• Switch out summer clothes with fall/winter clothing
• Clean closer floors and organize clothes
• Flip mattress if needed
• Sprinkle mattress with baking soda and vacuum
• Wash pillows and duvets
• Air out mattress pads
• Dust light fixtures and ceiling fans
• Wipe down doors. knobs. trims & baseboards
• Wash windows and window sills, clean blinds
• Launder curtains
• Dust furniture, decor, and wall art
• Wash vent covers. vacuum out vents if needed
• Vacuum floors
• Shampoo carpets
• Mop hard flooring

Kitchen

• Empty drawers and cabinets. Wipe down interior & vacuum tops
• Organize and clutter as you refill
• Wash cabinet doors and knobs
• Clean and organize pantry
• Clean oven and stovetop
• Wipe down microwave inside and out
• Clean and organize fridge and freezer
• Check expiration dates on all food
• Vacuum under fridge and coils on back of fridge
• Remove everything from counters-clean and sanitize
• Wipe down backsplash
• Clean out dishwasher
• Wipe down sink. Clean drain
• Dust any decor and light fixtures
• Wipe down switches. trim. and baseboards
• Vacuum and mop flooring

Bathrooms

• Empty and wipe down all cabinets and drawers
• Organize contents when replacing
• Check expiration dates on all medicines and makeup
• Wash exterior of cabinets and vanities
• Dust light fixtures
• Wipe down mirror and frame
• Wipe down and sanitize counters and sinks
• Clean tub and drain
• Clean toilet, inside and outside
• Clean hinges of toilet lid and bolt covers on the toilet base
• Wipe down doors, knobs, switches, trims & baseboards. Vacuum and mop floors
• Reseal grout lines if needed

Laundry Room

• Wash down washer and dryer exterior
• Clean and air dry dryer trap
• Wash inside of washing machine

Outside

• Wash thresholds
• Sweep patios and walkways
• Clean doormats
• Power wash sidewalks and driveways

Have you started your Spring Cleaning yet?  What parts of your home most need to be refreshed?