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The Fantastic Spring Cleaning Checklist

Fantastic Team
Published: February 7, 2020
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With spring just around the corner, the flowers are preparing to bloom, the birds are about to start chirping and the mood is cheerful all around. However, there is one event lurking in the background. That’s right – spring cleaning is upon us!

Many of us don’t know where to start when it comes to this lengthy task. Well, to prepare you for Spring Cleaning Week, we have created a room-by-room printable spring cleaning checklist! So grab your cleaning supplies, put on your gloves and let’s dive right in.

Table of Contents:

Basics
Kitchen
Bathroom
Hallway/stairs
Living room
Bedroom
Outdoors

So, if you:

Want to do a spring cleaning of your home;
Are not sure where to begin,

Then this post is for you!

Grab your free copy of our spring cleaning checklist PDF here!

Spring Cleaning Basics

No spring cleaning guide is complete without these tasks. These are all activities you should perform in every room around the house.

Dust and wash all baseboards, doors, window sills, and walls.
Wash all windows.
Dust any light fixtures, sockets, plugs, and lampshades.
Replace any burnt lightbulbs, as well as the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
Remove any cobwebs.

Dust air vents.
Clean your vacuum and its filter.
Update your first aid kits.
Replace any fire extinguishers if needed.
Vacuum and mop hard floors.

Kitchen

This kitchen spring cleaning checklist will help you sanitise and organise your cooking area beyond reproach. So, grab your cleaning gloves and your mop bucket and let’s get to it!

Throw away any expired food products
Clean and organise the kitchen cabinets and counters
Throw away rubbish
Rinse the rubbish bin
Wipe small appliances – toaster, kettle, microwave, coffee maker
Clean large appliances – dishwasher, oven, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, stovetop, cooker hood
Clean the fridge coils

Clean and organise all drawers
Clean and organise the pantry
Wash all cookware, dishes, and utensils
Clean your tables and chairs
Wash any tablecloths
Wipe the sink and clean the drain
Vacuum behind appliances
Wipe the backsplash
Clean any hard to reach areas

Bathroom

It is important to include your bathroom in your spring cleaning list. Unfortunately, we often overlook it, and this makes for the perfect opportunity for mould, limescale and bacteria to take over.

Wipe the bathtub and shower
Clean the shower screen
Clean the toilet
Wipe the sink
Wash any bathmats and shower curtains
Clean the extractor fan
Wash the mirrors

Unclog and clean your drains
Clean all cabinets, shelves, and other furniture
Organise your counters and cabinets
Scrub the grout
Vacuum and mop floor tiles
Clean the showerheads
Discard any old makeup, medicine, and other cosmetics

Hallway/stairs

The corridors are another place that is often forgotten when you’re tidying your home. So, when you get around to your spring cleaning chores, make sure you take care of it as well.

Vacuum any rugs and carpets
Dust all skirting boards, lighting fixtures, shades, and wall mounts

Wipe and dust the treads, risers, balustrades, and handrails
Vacuum any doormats

Living room

The living room is one of the key areas of any home. It’s where the whole family gathers or where guests are entertained. That’s why it’s important to keep it in great shape. Add it to your spring cleaning checklist.

Dust and clean any mirrors, picture frames, and other decorative items
Vacuum and clean all upholstery
Dust and clean all drawers, shelves, cabinets and other furniture
Wash any cushions and blankets
Vacuum and clean your carpets

Dust and clean all electronics
Clean the fireplace
Clean any ceiling fans
Clean hard to reach areas
Organise and declutter your living room

Bedroom

The next stop in our room by room cleaning checklist is the bedroom. Our place of rest is crucial not only to our health but our mind and general wellbeing, too. So, keeping it clean and tidy is vital.

Wash all beddings
Wash any pillows and cushions
Dust and clean all drawers, shelves, cabinets and other furniture
Dust and clean any mirrors, picture frames, and other decorative items
Vacuum and clean the carpets
Organise your wardrobe

Put away all winter clothing
Dust any ceiling fans
Flip and clean your mattresses
Organise and clean all nightstands and dressers
Wash your duvet
Clean any kids’ toys

And while you’re at it, why not declutter your storage closet, too?

Outdoors

Keeping the outside of your home presentable is just as important as keeping the inside clean and tidy. So, add it to your spring cleaning to-do list.

Sweep the front and back porch
Sweep, wash and stain your decking
Clean all outside windows you can reach

Clean any outdoor furniture
Rinse rubbish and recycling bins
Vacuum doormats

No time for spring cleaning?

We understand that you lead a busy life and may not have the time to tackle all of these tasks on your own. That’s why Fantastic Services is here to help! Our one-off domestic cleaning service may just be the answer to all your spring cleaning troubles. The experienced and reliable cleaners will make sure your home shines again and is ready for the upcoming barbecues and get-togethers.

Booking is easy – simply use our online form and choose a time that suits your schedule. Trust Fantastic Services to meet all your spring cleaning needs!

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Takeaways

Don’t forget to add your bathroom and hallway to your spring cleaning checklist.
To make the process easier, work room by room.
Take your time and properly clean everything, so that you have less to worry about later on.
If you don’t have the time to clean, you can always rely on the professionals.

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Did you find this checklist useful? How did you get on with your spring cleaning? Let us know in the comments below!

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