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The Ultimate Guide to a Tidier Home
SPRING
CLEANING
CHECKLIST
ROOM-BY-
ROOM
CHECKLIST
Exterior
Touch-Up Paint
Poer ash
Clean Gutters
ash Outdoor
Furniture
Store and
Repair Tools
Bedroom
Flip Mattress
ash Linens
Clean Area Rugs
ash Pillos
Bathroom
Toss Old Products
Replace Mat
or Liner
ash Shoer
Curtain
Kitchen
Declutter Pantry
Clean Cabinets
and Draer
Donate Small
Appliances
Toss Expired
Items
Clean Fridge
Vacuum Under
Appliances
Get Organized Eliminate clutter in each room before
cleaning. Sort into piles for donation,
garage sale, and garbage.
Wash Windows Wash windows with water and a microfiber
cloth on a cloudy day to avoid streaks.
Clean Sliding
Door Tracks
Scrub sliding door tracks with a toothbrush,
and vacuum any debris. Rinse with a wet sponge.
Clean Overlooked
Surfaces
Wash baseboards, door frames,
and walls with warm, soapy water.
Deep-Clean
Carpets
Hire a professional carpet cleaner or rent
a deep cleaner to wash carpets annually.
Clean Under
Large Items
Lift furniture and roll up area rugs before
vacuuming floors. Additionally, vacuum behind
kitchen appliances.
Refresh Furniture Polish wood furniture and restore smooth leather
with an upholstery cleaner.
Dust Light Fixtures Use a microfiber cloth to dust fixtures and bulbs.
For ceiling fans, use an extendable duster.
Transition
Wardrobe
Check the batteries in your smoke and
carbon monoxide detectors. Purchase
a fire extinguisher if you don’t have one.
Clean Window
Treatments
Vacuum curtains and draperies
with an upholstery attachment.
