This checklist for spring cleaning can help Wisconsin homeowners deliver a deep cleaning that makes winter feel like a distant memory.
Spring Cleaning Tips
- Always start at the top of a room and work down (from ceiling to floor).
- Use a checklist for spring cleaning to speed up the process and ensure that no cleaning tasks are missed.
- Avoid abrasive cleaners and scrubbing tools, which can damage surfaces and items.
- Test out new cleaning products on hidden areas before using in main areas. Some cleaning products can damage and discolor surfaces.
- Always wash windows on a cloudy day to minimize streaking. (Sun can dry out cleaners before they are wiped off.)
- Carry a container around with cleaning products, cloths, and other cleaning essentials to minimize trips for more cleaning products. This simple cleaning step makes the process faster.
- Hire a professional home cleaner to help as needed. (Use this checklist for spring cleaning to make a list of cleaning tasks that need to be done. Contact the cleaning service for a quote.)
Checklist for Spring Cleaning
Exterior
___ Sweep away spider webs and remove items from home siding or brick.
___ Pressure wash house, sidewalks, and driveway.
___ Wash porch.
___ Clean out flowerbeds and flower pots.
___ Wash windows and exterior door glass.
___ Gently clean air conditioner and clear vegetation around unit.
___ Clean out gutters.
___ Wash decks and patios.
___ Service snowblowers and put them away (after last snow).
___ Organize garage.
___ Wash garage floor.
___ Clean garage door and windows.
___ Wash garage windows.
Foyer
___ Clean light fixtures and lamps.
___ Vacuum away spider webs and dust from corners.
___ Dust ceiling fans.
___ Wash walls and dust trim.
___ Dust shelves and artwork.
___ Wash windows (interior).
___ Launder/clean window treatments.
___ Clean vent covers.
___ Dust furniture.
___ Vacuum behind furniture.
___ Vacuum and clean floors.
Mudroom
___ Clean light fixtures and lamps.
___ Vacuum away spider webs and dust from corners.
___ Dust ceiling fans.
___ Wash walls and dust trim.
___ Dust shelves and artwork.
___ Wash windows (interior).
___ Launder/clean window treatments.
___ Clean vent covers.
___ Dust furniture.
___ Vacuum behind furniture.
___ Vacuum and clean floors.
___ Launder winter jackets and clothing.
Living Room/Areas
___ Clean light fixtures.
___ Dust ceiling fans.
___ Vacuum away spider webs and dust from corners.
___ Wash walls and dust trim.
___ Clean lamps.
___ Dust shelves and artwork.
___ Wash windows (interior).
___ Launder/clean window treatments.
___ Empty entertainment cabinets and dust interior.
___ Carefully clean screens and TVs.
___ Clean vent covers.
___ Dust furniture.
___ Vacuum behind furniture.
___ Vacuum and clean floors.
Kitchen
___ Clean light fixtures.
___ Dust ceiling fans.
___ Vacuum away spider webs and dust from corners.
___ Clean cabinets (tops and doors).
___ Wash walls and dust trim.
___ Clean backsplash.
___ Wipe down counters.
___ Dust shelves and artwork.
___ Wash windows (interior).
___ Launder/clean window treatments.
___ Dust furniture.
___ Wipe down exterior of appliances (i.e. refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, etc.)
___ Wash appliance interiors (i.e. refrigerator shelves, microwave tray, refrigerator draws, etc.)
___ Clean stove hood and filters as needed.
___ Deep clean sink.
___ Clean vent covers.
___ Remove debris and wipe down oven interior.
___ Vacuum and clean floors.
Dining Room
___ Clean light fixtures.
___ Dust ceiling fans.
___ Vacuum away spider webs and dust from corners.
___ Wash walls and dust trim.
___ Clean lamps.
___ Dust shelves and artwork.
___ Wash windows (interior).
___ Launder/clean window treatments.
___ Wash dining room table and chairs (tops and bottoms).
___ Clean vent covers.
___ Dust furniture.
___ Vacuum and clean floors.
Bathrooms
___ Clean light fixtures.
___ Dust exhaust fans.
___ Vacuum away spider webs and dust from corners.
___ Wash walls and dust trim.
___ Dust shelves and artwork.
___ Scrub bathroom tile (i.e. in shower, around bath, on wall)
___ Wipe down counters.
___ Polish vanity.
___ Deep clean sink.
___ Wash mirror and dust frame (if applicable).
___ Clean toilet (and around toilet).
___ Wash windows (interior).
___ Launder/clean window treatments.
___ Clean vent covers.
___ Launder bathroom towels.
___ Vacuum and clean floors.
Bedrooms
___ Clean light fixtures and lamps.
___ Dust ceiling fans.
___ Vacuum away spider webs and dust from corners.
___ Launder bed linens.
___ Wash walls and dust trim.
___ Dust shelves and artwork.
___ Wash windows (interior).
___ Launder/clean window treatments.
___ Clean vent covers.
___ Dust furniture.
___ Carefully clean screens and TVs.
___ Vacuum behind furniture.
___ Vacuum and clean floors.
Home Office
___ Clean light fixtures and lamp.
___ Dust ceiling fan.
___ Vacuum away spider webs and dust from corners.
___ Organize paperwork on furniture.
___ Polish furniture and cabinets.
___ Carefully clean screens, tablets, and computers.
___ Vacuum behind desk and furniture.
___ Wash windows (interior).
___ Launder/clean window treatments.
___ Clean vent covers.
___ Wash walls and dust trim.
___ Vacuum and clean floors.
Laundry Room
___ Clean light fixtures and lamps.
___ Dust ceiling fans.
___ Vacuum away spider webs and dust from corners.
___ Wash walls and dust trim.
___ Dust shelves and artwork.
___ Wash windows (interior).
___ Launder/clean window treatments.
___ Clean vent covers.
___ Dust furniture.
___ Wipe down washer and dryer.
___ Wash countertops.
___ Vacuum and clean floors.
Miscellaneous
___ Test smoke detectors.
___ Replace furnace filter.
___ Organize paperwork.
___ Shred paperwork not needed.
___ Clean out closets.
