A Spring Cleaning Checklist to Help Get You Started

Happy April! Spring has sprung and it's time to spring clean our homes. Oh, the joy!

a woman dancing with a mop


Now that we are all at home during the coronavirus crisis it makes sense that we at least tackle our spring cleaning since we literally have a ton of time on our hands.

Now I will be the first to tell you that I hate cleaning my house but I enjoy living in a clean house so it has to be done. I was recently listening to the radio and heard about a spring cleaning challenge for the month of April and I thought that would be a great way to pass the time and get my house in order at the same time.

So far I have done a few things in my kitchen already like throwing out expired food and cleaning the microwave and toaster. But I really want to give my floors a good clean and I'm out of my refill for my Bona Mop. I'll have to break out the old fashion mop and give it a go.


a kitchen floor

Spring cleaning checklist

Here is a quick and easy checklist to make your spring cleaning easier. Enjoy!


Living Room

Vacuum and mop floors

Clean windows, and blinds

Organize magazines and coffee table books

Dust off coffee tables, and tables, lamps, and other fixtures

Clean TV and electronics

Wash throw pillows, cushions, and rugs if needed

Shampoo carpet


Kitchen

Clean oven, stovetop, and microwave

Wipe down pantry and cabinets

Clean fridge inside and out

Toss out expired food

Sweep and Mop floor

Clean walls and garbage can area


a woman pouring pin sol into a bucket of water


Bathroom

Clean our medicine cabinet

Clean shower, tub and tile

Clean sink and toilet

Sweep and Mop floor


Bedrooms

Flip mattress

Dust and polish furniture

Organize closets

Wash bedding

Vacuum floor


Office

Organize files and papers

Clean computer screen, desk, and shelves

Toss and shred old paperwork


Miscellaneous

Discard your old makeup and beauty products

Clean your washing machine and dryer

Wash the car, wipe down the inside, and sweep or vacuum the carpet

Donate old clothes

Throw out any trash and items you are no longer using

Clean vents And filters in your home




Now I realize some of you may be having a hard time finding cleaning supplies and I shared a post a while ago on how to make your own DIY household cleaners out of things like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils.


Hopefully, this list is helpful to you. Let's challenge each other to do as many of these tasks as possible this month.


Have you started on your spring cleaning yet?