The Ultimate Room-By-Room Spring Cleaning Checklist

3/27/2019 (Permalink)

Get a head start on your spring cleaning today and call SERVPRO of Bear/New Castle - (302) 392-6000

Spring cleaning is a tradition that allows us to freshen up our homes after a long winter. It is that time of year to open the windows and let the fresh air in. 

This checklist will help you get a jump start your spring cleaning.

The Basics for Each Room

• Remove cobwebs from ceiling

• Wipe walls and baseboards

•  Sanitize light switches
• Clean door and sanitize door handles
• Clean ceiling fans and light fixtures
• Dust curtain rods and blinds
• Clean or vacuum curtains
• Wash windows and window sills
• Mop or vacuum floor
• Shampoo rugs or carpet
• Clean air vents/registers
• Replace air filters as needed
• Replace light bulbs as needed
• Test and replace smoke alarm batteries

Kitchen

• Dust top of high surfaces including fridge, microwave/range hood, cabinets
• Clean stove top
• Clean oven
• Clean microwave
• Clean dishwasher
• Discard old or expired food in pantry, fridge, and freezer
• Clean refrigerator
• Defrost freezer
• Wipe drawers and shelves in refrigerator and freezer
• Clear counter tops
• Degrease cabinet doors and backsplash
• Remove items from cabinets and thoroughly clean inside
• Deodorize and degrease the kitchen drain

Dining Room

• Dust china in china cabinet
• Launder and press table linens
• Polish silver
• Dust and polish furniture
• Vacuum or spot clean chair cushions

Bathroom

• Discard expired medication, personal care products or makeup
• Clean makeup brushes
• Clean vanity
• Wipe mirror – Try this streak-free trick
• Clean tub and shower
• Clean children’s bath toys – Try these tips
• Clean showerhead—Try this plastic bag trick.
• Replace shower curtain liner
• Clean toilet
• Scrub tile grout
• Remove and replace caulk

Laundry Room

• Clean washing machine
• Clean dryer vent
• Clean lint trap
• Organize laundry supplies

Bedrooms

• Dust/polish furniture
• Donate unused clothing
• Organize closets
• Wash bedding including sheets, pillows, duvets, and bed skirts
• Flip mattress

Living Room

• Dust/polish furniture
• Wash slipcovers, blankets and pillows
• Vacuum sofa and chairs
• Clean ceiling fans
• Dust and clean lamp shades
• Dust electronics—Try using dryer sheets
• Dust and clean decor
• Sanitize remote controls

Kids’ Playroom

• Sanitize plastic toys with soap and water – Try these tips
• Wash stuffed animals and soft toys
• Donate unused toys
• Organize toys and play areas

Office

• Recycle unneeded paperwork
• Dust and polish furniture
• Dust bookshelf
• Dust electronics
• Sanitize keyboard and mouse

Garage

• Declutter tools, sporting equipment and toys
• Open up garage door to air out the space
• Clean garage door
• Clean garage door frame
• Replace batteries in garage door openers

Residential Cleaning Services

A clean environment is a healthy environment. Improve your living and work spaces this spring. If you need a little help, don’t worry, SERVPRO of Bear/New Castle has all the tools to provide a deeper clean than your basic house cleaning service.

Need Cleaning Services?
Call SERVPRO of Bear/New Castle Today – (302) 392-6000

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