Spring Cleaning Guide

Spring is here and the kids are just about to be on Spring break! When I think of spring break, I think of taking a step back from the crazy schedules and taking the opportunity to find some balance.

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I always make sure I have some fun activities planned for the kids, some relaxation and also time for some deep cleaning. As mentioned in previous blogs, I function better when my home is clean. Having this Spring Cleaning Guide has been a game changer for me!

With the crazy schedules happening all the time, it is merely impossible to deep clean all the time, so a majority of the time, I am happy with the home just being tidy, and then of course I designate specific days of the month for deep cleaning.

With a little extra time during spring break, most people will take the opportunity to do a deep dive and thoroughly clean their house room by room. This is something that I have done for years and it feels so good every time. The weather is getting warmer, the house is clean and the air smells fresh!

I have put together a Spring Cleaning Guide for you to follow to make your life easier. I will also have a printable Spring Cleaning Guide available to all of you who subscribe to my blog!

Kitchen

1. Organize your Tupperware-Just a hint, you do not need 50 Tupperware containers. Think about how many you currently keep in your refrigerator and only store those and maybe a few others. You will never need 50 containers unless you are a serious meal prepper, which in that case they will be in your refrigerator and not your cupboard!
2. Throw away anything that is expired-Go through your refrigerator, your cupboards, your medicine cabinet, pantry or anywhere else that you store goods.
3. Clean your appliances-Wipe down (inside and out) your refrigerator, oven and stove. I also clean out my sink with Comet to rid any food that may have stuck to the sink walls.
4. Organize your cabinets-Get rid of/donate anything you are not using. Try to maximize the space by only storing what you use and maybe a couple extras. You do not need 15 water bottles, or 300 plastic bags 😊.
5. Wipe Down counter tops, tables, chairs, cabinets, doors, handles etc.
6. Organize areas that you stash papers and other miscellaneous items-Clean out your junk drawer, organize the papers on your refrigerator, maybe you have a desk or a mail pile. Organize the papers and items so they are orderly.
7. Rearrange your Pantry-Take inventory, label items, group and categorize food products.
8. Clean windows-clean all or any windows and window sills.
9. Clean Floors-Vacuum and mop.
10. Clean Doors-Wipe down doors and door handles (this includes cabinet doors as well).
11. Dust the fan.

Dining Room

1. Dust and clean all furniture. If you have a curio cabinet, dust all objects, clean the shelves and Windex all the glass. Wipe down the table and chairs.
2. Wash or dry clean all curtains-Remove curtains and wash them or send them to the dry cleaners.
3. Organize all the drawers in the buffet and/or curio cabinet.
4. Clean Floors-Shampoo all carpet and rugs and/or vacuum and mop all hard floors.
5. Dust and/clean all table accessories.
6. Clean windows-clean all or any windows and window sills.
7. Clean Doors-Wipe down doors and door handles.

Bathrooms

1. Clean Bathroom-Lysol and Disinfect tub, toilet, floor and vanity.
2. Wipe down cabinets and hardware.
3. Wash all rugs, shower curtains, liners and towels.
4. Organize the drawers and cabinets-Purchase these drawer organizers to help stay organized. Take everything out of your cabinets and purchase some baskets to group things in.

Office

1. Dust and wipe down all furniture.
2. Organize all desk drawers. These are great desk organizers for all of your office supplies.
3. Organize and file away all loose papers.
4. For all mail and/or random papers you don’t file away, these are great file systems to help organize your papers.
5. Dust and wipe down all computers, printers and/or other electronics.
6. Clean Floors-Shampoo all carpet and rugs and/or vacuum and mop all hard floors.
7. Clean windows-clean all or any windows and window sills.
8. Wash or dry clean all curtains-Remove curtains and wash them or send them to the dry cleaners.
9. Clean Doors-Wipe down doors and door handles.
10. Dust the fan.

Family Room

1. Clean Floors-Shampoo all carpet and rugs and/or mop all hard floors.
2. Vacuum the couches-Take off all of the couch cushions and vacuum the base under the cushions. Vacuum both sides of each cushion and then the interior and exterior sides and back of the couch.
3. Dust all tables, furniture and table accessories and electronics.
4. Clean out the Fireplace-Remove all ashes, dust all tools and screens. Dust the fireplace mantel and any objects on the mantle.
5. Clean the Pillow cases and blankets- If your pillows have pillow cases, remove them and put them in the wash machine. Wash all the blankets.
6. Organize items on shelves-If you have shelves, dust the shelves and organize all of the items on shelves.
7. Clean windows-clean all or any windows and window sills.
8. Clean doors-Wipe down doors and door handles.
9. Dust all wall hangings and décor.
10. Dust the fan.

Bedrooms

1. Remove all bedding and curtains and wash-Take off sheets, protectors, blankets and comforters and wash or send them to the dry cleaners.
2. Remove curtains and wash or send them to the dry cleaners.
3. Clean Floors-Shampoo and vacuum all carpet and rugs and/or vacuum and mop all hard floors.
4. Organize your closet-Donate all clothes you are not using. Swap out winter clothes for spring clothes (if you live in a place where the weather changes). Donate any shoes you no longer use. Categorize/group all like accessories (scarves, belts, handbags, jewelry, etc.).
5. Organize your dresser drawers-Donate all clothes you are not using. Swap out winter clothes for spring clothes (if you live in a place where the weather changes).
6. Dust all furniture-Dressers, chests, headboard, foot board and nightstands.
7. Organize your nightstand drawers-Throw away anything you do not need. Only keep things on the nightstand that you use every night.
8. Clean windows-clean all or any windows and window sills.
9. Clean doors-Wipe down doors and door handles.
10. Dust all wall hangings and décor.
11. Dust the fan.

Toy Room

1. Come up with an organization system to categorize toys. It is easy to teach the kids where things go and it makes it super easy to clean!
2. Clean the toys.
3. Wipe down all furniture.
4. Clean windows-clean all or any windows and window sills.
5. Clean doors-Wipe down doors and door handles.
6. Dust all wall hangings and decor.
7. Clean Floors-Shampoo all carpet and rugs and/or vacuum and mop all hard floors.

Additional Rooms

1. Wash any and all windows and doors.
2. Organize all closets.
3. Clean Floors-Shampoo all carpet and rugs and/or vacuum and mop all hard floors.
4. Dust and clean all furniture.
5. Organize all drawers.
6. Clean all upholstery.
7. Dust all wall hangings.
8. Clean and wipe downs stairs and spindles.
9. Wipe down baseboards.
10. Dust all fans.

There you have it, your Spring Cleaning Guide. Work through this at your own pace. I typically try to get through one room a day. When it is all complete you will feel much better. It is always a great accomplishment when your home is clean and organized, now if only stayed that way!😊

For more ideas on staying organized and keeping your home clean, check out this section of my blog!

Have a happy and healthy spring break and remember to enjoy this time with the ones you love in a nice clean home!😊

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