By the end of winter, your home is covered in dust, grime and germs from your family being cooped up all season long. With spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start thinking about spring cleaning. 

But where to begin? How can you clean your home most efficiently? 

Use this spring cleaning guide to help you get started and work your way through your house so that nothing gets overlooked. Once you start making progress, you’ll love the feeling of a freshly cleaned home!

How to Start Spring Cleaning

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Spring cleaning can be a monumental task, but it’s perfectly manageable when you do it right. Try these tips for spring cleaning to get the best results.

Start with Seasonal Tasks

Every household has those chores that need to be done annually or semi-annually. They are easy to overlook, so tackle those first. Take advantage of the warmer weather to do outside jobs, change out your HVAC filters, inspect your appliances and wash window exteriors. 

Break It Up By Room

Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Spring cleaning goes smoother when you clean room by room. This method keeps you focused and helps you see your progress so that you don’t lose motivation. Use our checklist below to ensure you don’t miss a thing.

Declutter

There’s eliminating germs and dirt from your home, and then there’s eliminating the visible stuff like clutter. The former is easier to do once you’ve tackled the latter. Take this opportunity to get rid of things you don’t need anymore and organize everything else. 

It’s helpful to sort items between three categories: trash, donate and keep. After you sort your belongings, put away the “keep” items, toss the trash, and commit to donating or giving away the rest instead of letting it sit around in a box.

Give Everyone a Job

There’s no reason why the entire family can’t help with spring cleaning. They certainly helped make the messes! Assign age-appropriate cleaning projects for everyone, and plan a treat for when the work is done.

Open Windows 

Your house starts feeling stuffy after being shut up against the winter cold. As you clean, open windows to get some fresh air. 

Your Spring Cleaning Checklist

Use this complete cleaning checklist to clean your house top to bottom this spring! Use your favorite cleaning supplies and methods, or try some new ones!

Entryway

  • Dust light fixtures.
  • Wash walls, switch plates, trim, doors and knobs.
  • Dust furniture.
  • Sweep out and organize coat closet.
  • Clean or replace doormat.
  • Sweep and scrub the floor.

Living and Family Rooms

  • Clean light fixtures.
  • Wash walls, switch plates, trim, doors and knobs.
  • Dust art.
  • Wash windows, screens and sills.
  • Clean window treatments.
  • Vacuum and spot clean upholstered furniture.
  • Dust and polish wood furniture.
  • Launder pillows and blankets.
  • Dust shelves and decor.
  • Clean television screen.
  • Dust electronics and organize cords.
  • Reorganize media material.
  • Wash and reorganize toys.
  • Dust registers or other vents.
  • Sweep and mop or vacuum floors.

Kitchen

  • Clean light fixtures.
  • Wash walls, switch plates, trim, doors and knobs.
  • Wash windows, screens and sills.
  • Clean window treatments.
  • Empty cupboards, clean out and reorganize.
  • Clean outside of cupboards.
  • Clean counter appliances like microwave and toaster.
  • Clear off and clean counters and backsplash.
  • Clean sink, faucet and drain.
  • Clean out and reorganize drawers.
  • Clean stove hood, stovetop and oven front.
  • Clean oven interior.
  • Clean out and reorganize refrigerator and freezer.
  • Clean refrigerator exterior.
  • Clean dishwasher inside and out.
  • Move appliances to clean behind and underneath.
  • Dust floor registers and vents.
  • Sweep and mop floor.

Dining Room

  • Dust light fixtures.
  • Wash walls, switch plates, trim, doors and knobs.
  • Dust art.
  • Wash windows, screens and sills.
  • Clean window treatments.
  • Wipe down table and chairs.
  • Launder chair pads.
  • Polish table.
  • Wipe or dust other furnishings.
  • Dust displayed china.
  • Shine silverware.
  • Launder table linens.
  • Clean floor.

Bathrooms

  • Dust ceiling vents and light fixtures.
  • Wash walls, switch plates, trim, doors and knobs.
  • Wash windows, screens and sills.
  • Clean mirrors.
  • Empty cabinets and vanities to clean and reorganize.
  • Clean sink, faucet and drain.
  • Clean shower, tub, faucet and drain.
  • Scrub toilet inside and out.
  • Dust floor registers and vents.
  • Sweep and mop floors.

Bedrooms

  • Dust light fixtures.
  • Wash windows, screens and sills.
  • Clean window treatments.
  • Wash walls, trim and switch plates.
  • Wash doors and door handles.
  • Dust mirrors and art.
  • Dust furniture.
  • Launder bedding and flip mattresses.
  • Move beds and anything under them to sweep or vacuum.
  • Dust registers or other vents.
  • Sweep and mop or vacuum floors.

Office

  • Dust light fixtures.
  • Wash walls, trim and switch plates.
  • Wash doors and door handles.
  • Wash windows, screens and sills.
  • Declutter paper items.
  • Dust electronics.
  • Sanitize keyboard and mouse.
  • Dust and polish furniture.

Laundry Room

  • Dust light fixtures.
  • Wash walls, trim and switch plates.
  • Wash doors and door handles.
  • Wash cabinets inside and out.
  • Wash laundry sink, faucet and drain.
  • Wash washer inside and out.
  • Wash outside of dryer.
  • Wash lint trap.
  • Dust registers or other vents.
  • Sweep and mop.

Stairs

  • Dust light fixtures.
  • Spot clean walls.
  • Wipe down handrail.
  • Sweep or vacuum stairs.

Outside

  • Wash exterior doors, knobs, screens and trim.
  • Touch up or repaint doors.
  • Wash thresholds.
  • Clean or replace welcome mat.
  • Wash siding.
  • Tend landscaping plants.

Closets

  • Empty and clean shelves.
  • Sweep or vacuum floor.
  • Wipe down door and knob.
  • Reorganize and put away.

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Need a House Cleaning Service for Spring Cleaning?

Spring cleaning comes only once a year, but it’s a big project. Even with a spring cleaning guide, not everyone has time to do it themselves. 

If you don’t have the time or energy to tackle spring cleaning alone, call for backup! Clean My Space CT excels at all kinds of residential cleaning. Our spring cleaning service is detailed and comprehensive to eliminate all the old dirt and germs that have been hanging out in your home all winter long. 

Our team of skilled cleaning professionals is ready to clean every inch of your central Connecticut home with all the best methods. You’ll love the fresh feeling of a healthy, clean house once we’re finished. 

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