Spring Cleaning Checklist

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.