Hello lovelies! Spring already started in most countries of the world. Except here! in the Nordic countries. Somehow we are lucky spring starts a bit late over here so I have a bit more time to do some spring packing / cleaning before the Easter Holiday. It's hard to keep track of it all especially when I have the packing and sorting to do as well, so I use the help of cleaning lists. Lists help me tick off what I've done so far because I break the mission to small tasks each room per day.
I pick this printable checklists online from the I Dream Of Clean website. They have cleaning lists for each home corner and they help one keep track and break the tasks easily. I also use their home organization tips.
Below the images there is my overall home cleaning checklist which I use to keep the home tidy and clean by the end of each season. This past two years have been a bit challenging with Julia taking most of my focus and time. But as I said I try to break tasks so I can manage to do what should be done. It's not perfect as I want it to be but it works for now.
For those who are willing to do things perfectly there is the The ultimate spring cleaning list.
Overall Spring Cleaning Chores
- dust crown molding and baseboards
- dust ceiling corners
- dust baseboards and clean scuff marks
- dust/wash light fixtures and lamps
- dust ceiling fans
- wash doors (look for scuff marks)
- wash walls
- touch up paint
- change, vacuum or wash window curtains
- wash window blinds
- clean windows
- dust bookcases
- polish wood furniture
- wipe down and vacuum furniture (clean the base and under cushions)
- condition leather furniture
- remove stains from upholstered furniture
- vacuum and wash lampshades
- deep clean hardwood, tile and linoleum
- shampoo carpet (DIY or schedule a professional)
- remove rugs to shake out, then vacuum, then clean under them
- vacuum all flooring, including corners and edges
- clean air vents
- dust around mirrors, picture frames, and wall hangings
Spring Clean the Kitchen
- remove anything from the kitchen that doesn’t belong
- clean and disinfect the trash can
- clean the microwave
- deep clean the dishwasher
- clean and organize the refrigerator
- clean and organize the freezer
- replace refrigerator water filter
- vacuum refrigerator coils
- clean the oven
- clean the hood vent and change filter if needed
- clean stove top burners
- clean and disinfect the garbage disposal
- clean and organize plasticware and storage containers
- reorganize kitchen cabinets and drawers
- clean and organize kitchen drawers
- straighten cups, mugs, and glass cabinet and eliminate the unnecessary
- straighten plates, bowls, and other dishes and eliminate the unnecessary
- deep clean pots, pans, and bakeware
- organize the pantry
- sanitize cutting boards and sharpen knives
- clean and disinfect coffee maker
- clean and disinfect small appliances
- clean and disinfect high chairs
- clean the pot rack
- check the freshness of your herbs and spices
- clean under the sink and eliminate the unnecessary
- deep clean and polish cabinet doors
- clean tile and touch up paint on walls
- deep clean floors
- disinfect door knobs, light fixtures and pulls
- set up a meal plan
- determine if you need new kitchen supplies
- Clean air vents
- Clean and disinfect light switches and fixtures
- Clean and disinfect toothbrush holders
- Clean and refill soap dish and/or pump
- Clean light fixtures and wash globe(s)
- Clean make-up brushes
- Clean mirror
- Clean shower caddy
- Clean shower curtain and liner
- Clean shower door frame
- Clean shower glass (here’s a great way to prevent soap scum from building up on shower glass doors in the future
- Clean plastic strip at the bottom of a glass shower door
- Disinfect countertops
- Dust and clean windows, inside and out
- Polish faucets
- Mop and hand scrub floors (pay attention to special grout lines, corners, and moldings)
- Scrub and disinfect toilet, including around base, under seat and around hinges
- Scrub the bathtub and/or shower
- Scrub walls
- Unclog and refill lotion dispensers
- Wash bathroom cup
- Wash floor mat
- Wash hand/guess towels
- Wash trash can (inside and out)
- Wipe down cabinets, knobs, towel racks and toilet paper holder
- Remove rust from toilet seat screws
- Tighten toilet seat hinges
- Clean bathroom exhaust fan
- Clean shower head
- Polish wood cabinets
- Caulk around bathtub
- Re-seal tile and grout
- Unclog drains (the use this tip to prevent clogged drains in the future)
- Toss beauty products not used over the past year
- Toss expired make-up
- Clean, organize and de-clutter cabinets and drawers
- Clean, organize and de-clutter bathroom closet
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