If you binge-watched Netflix’s Tidying Up with Marie Kondo like the rest of us, you might be painfully aware of how little joy your home is currently sparking. Maybe the rooms are cluttered with items you don’t need, the décor is outdated, or the interior is just plain ol’ messy. Regardless of the reason, it’s time to turn your discouragement into motivation–especially since spring is right around the corner! And yes, we saw that eye roll you just made. But trust us, you’ll feel lighter when your dwelling is clutter-free and sparklingly clean. To help you out, we’ve compiled a spring cleaning list.
Declutter With These Room-by-Room Lists
In our experience, tackling one room at a time is the best way to tidy up your whole house. Otherwise, by battling against every room at once, you risk feeling overwhelmed and burnt out before you even begin! So, let’s get into it:
Kitchen Spring Cleaning List
- Wipe off the light fixtures, on top of cabinets, and the cabinet shelves
- Clean your oven, stovetop, and the inside of your fridge, along with your microwave and dishwasher (if you own them)
- Disinfect the counters, backsplash, and kitchen sink
- Throw out expired food in your cupboards, fridge, and freezer, and then organize the items that remain
- Discard any chipped dishes or broken utensils
- Sharpen your knives
- Vacuum and mop the floor
Bathroom Spring Cleaning List
- Deep-clean the toilet, bathtub, and tiles, including the grot
- Organize your bathroom cabinet and vanity, and throw out any expired products
- Wipe down countertops, faucets, and mirror
- Dust your toilet paper holder
- Wash your shower curtain, its liner, and your bathmat, or replace if moldy
- Unclog hair from your shower drain
- Vacuum and mop the floor
Bedroom Spring Cleaning List
- Change your bed linens
- Throw out any worn or stained sheets, blankets, and pillowcases
- Wash your mattress cover and pillow shams
- Vacuum and rotate the mattresses
- Wipe down the dressers, nightstands, closet doors, bed frames, and light switches
- Dust the light fixtures and wall décor
- Organize and declutter your closets by donating unwanted clothing
- Vacuum and mop the floor, paying special attention to under the beds
- Wash your children’s stuff animals
- Clean windows and polish mirrors
Dining Room Spring Cleaning List
- Wipe down the dining table, chairs, and light fixtures
- Dust inside and outside the china cabinet, along with any wall décor
- Polish the silverware
- Machine wash or dry clean the seat cushions, napkins, and tablecloths
- Vacuum and wash the floor
- Clean the walls and baseboards
Living Room Spring Cleaning List
- Wipe down any living room furniture, like coffee tables or ottomans with wooden legs
- Vacuum under the cushions of your sofas and armchairs, and then spot treat the upholstery
- Machine wash or dry clean the throw blankets and pillow covers
- Dust the light fixtures and TV screen
- Vacuum and wash the floor
- Clean out your fireplace
Published on 03/05/19; updated on 02/19/21