Spring Cleaning Checklist printable pdf download

Throughout the House

Kitchen

Wipe down baseboards, moldings and window sills

Dust off tops of cabinets, shelves and refrigerator.

Clean fingerprints and smudges off of doors and walls

Dust off cookbooks. Get rid of any that you don’t use.

Sanitize doorknobs, light switches, keypads and other frequently

Wipe down the kitchen cabinets, inside and out.

touched surfaces

Use a degreaser (like vinegar) to remove any build up.

Dust/clean blinds and shades. Wash curtains/drapes

Sanitize cabinet knobs and pulls

Switch from insulated drapes to summer drapes (if applicable)

Wipe out the insides of drawers; reorganize; and get rid of things

Dust the cobwebs off of ceilings and out of the corners of rooms

you don’t need

Dust/clean light fixtures, lamp shades, and ceiling fans

Wipe down the pantry shelves, and reorganize the contents. Check

Dust off air vents and returns

for expired foods; make a note of things that need to be restocked

Dust wood furniture, and polish/wax (if appropriate)

Wash silverware tray

Dust books, pictures and knick knacks; wash glass items that

Wash the dish rack

need extra attention

Deep clean kitchen appliances – oven, microwave, refrigerator,

Dust/clean plants (real and artificial)

dishwasher, toaster, coffeemaker, stove eyes, etc.

Clean fingerprints off of painted furniture

Clean range hood and vent

Clean all smoke detectors (following manufacturer’s

Clean grease spatters off of walls

recommendations). Replace batteries, and test

Clean counters and backsplash

Shampoo or spot treat your carpet and rugs, as needed

Scrub the kitchen faucet to remove hard water deposits

Clean and wax wood floors (if applicable)

Clean and deodorize the drain

Sweep and mop ceramic tile and stone floors. Reseal as needed

Sanitize the sink, and scrub out any stains

Tackle junk piles

Sanitize cutting boards, and treat them with mineral oil

Return items to their proper rooms

Sharpen knives

Replace air filters

Deep clean any pots and pans in need of attention

Replace burned out light bulbs, inside and out

Vacuum refrigerator coils

Scrub out trash cans

Vacuum/sweep under the stove and cabinets

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Sweep and mop the floor

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Wash any throw rugs

Spring Cleaning Checklist

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