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SPRING CLEANING checklist

In All Rooms​​

  • Dust and/or clean light fixtures, ceiling fans, shelves, picture frames and knick-knacks.

  • Vacuum lampshades.

  • Wash throw rugs and blankets.

  • Dust wood furniture and cabinets, then treat with Old English.

  • Move furniture to clean behind and under. 

  • Dust walls, baseboards and moldings, repaint as needed.

  • Clean door facings, frames and knobs, light switch plates, floor registers, and vents.

  • Open the windows and dust out dirt and cobwebs, then clean the casings

  • Clean the window panes, frames and sills.

  • Clean the blinds, or replace as needed.

  • Wash the curtains if applicable, vacuum heavy draperies and valances.

  • Sweep and/or vacuum floors.

  • Edge carpeting with vacuum tools.

  • Mop hardwood and vinyl floors, and shampoo carpeting.  

  • Empty closets, sweep/ vacuum the floors, dust and wipe down the walls and shelves.

  • Separate items to keep from items to donate, and discard items in disrepair.

  • Organize and refill cleaned closets.

  • Empty drawers and cabinets, dust and wipe down interiors and exteriors.

  • Separate items to keep from items to donate, and discard items in disrepair.

  • Organize and refill cleaned cabinets and drawers.

  • Test the batteries in smoke detectors, cameras and alarms, replace as needed.

Living Room/Family Room

  • Organize music, DVD, knick-knacks, etc. donate unwanted items.

  • Clean out the fireplace, vacuum bricks, and clean the screen.

  • Top of FormVacuum upholstered cushions, flip and vacuum underneath and sides.

  • Shampoo upholstery and/or clean leather furnishings.

  • Dust electronics, including wiring.

Dining Room​

  • Polish Silver

  • Tighten screws on all chairs.

  • Replace felt pads or glides on chair legs.

Kitchen​

  • Clean the oven and stovetop.

  • Remove items from top of fridge, discard or donate as desired.  Keep only one decorative item on display.

  • Remove all items from the fridge and freezer. Move fridge out from wall, dust coils and clean floor underneath. Return to wall.

  • Wipe down the shelves and drawers. Discard expired items, clean bottles and containers, then return to fridge.

  • Clean the dishwasher inside and out. Remove filters and check for debris, clean and replace.

  • Clean exterior of appliances, inside of toaster, counter tops and backsplash.

  • Clean the sink, faucet, and drain.

  • Clean trash bins

Bathrooms​

  • Clean tub, shower, faucets and drains. Caulk tiles as needed.

  • Clean the toilet inside and out. Use pumice stone to remove rings as needed.

  • Remove caps from toilets and clean.  Use an old toothbrush to clean around screws, replace caps.

  • Check fixtures and replace as needed (chains, flaps, screws, etc.)

  • Clean mirrors, shelves and frames.

  • Clean sinks, faucets, and drains.

  • Clean trash bins.

Stairways​

  • Sweep or vacuum the stairs.

  • Clean the handrail and banisters, then treat with Old English, repaint or stain as needed.

  • Shampoo carpet or clean stairs and repaint or stain as needed.

Laundry Room​​

  • Clean exterior of the washer and dryer, use extension duster to dust under and behind.

  • Clean the inside of the washing machine.

  • Clean the dryer vent. 

  • Clean the sink, faucet, and drain.

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