A Comprehensive Spring Cleaning Checklist
Spring is finally here! This is the perfect time of year to give your home a thorough, top-to-bottom cleaning. Use this checklist to get you started:
Often overlooked tasks:
- Wash walls and switch plates.
- Clean window coverings and screens.
- Thoroughly clean kitchen appliances.
- Wash and repair children’s toys.
Get organized:
- Empty coat closets of out-of-season clothing and gear.
- Purge the pantry, remembering to check expiration dates.
- Sort through storage areas.
- Put family photos into albums or frames.
- Sort through DVDs, books and magazines.
- Declutter bedroom closets.
- Get rid of ill-fitting or out-of-style clothing.
- Check the bathroom cabinet for expired medicine, sunscreen or cosmetics.
Dusting do’s:
- Wipe down electronics.
- Clean computer and TV screens.
- Dust or wash light fixtures.
- Clean ceiling fan blades.
- Vacuum floor registers and vent covers.
Laundry and soft surfaces:
- Wash bedding, including duvets, pillows and mattress covers.
- Spot clean upholstery.
- Launder throw pillows and blankets.
- Shampoo carpets and area rugs.
Pay attention to these details:
- Polish wood furniture.
- Sharpen knives and polish silverware.
- Reseal grout lines.
- Change smoke detector batteries.
Finish with the great outdoors:
- Wash outdoor furniture and patio decks.
- Clean windows and siding.
- Do a thorough yard and garden cleanup.
- Clear gutters and downspouts of debris.
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