spring cleaning list

Hey guys!

Spring is coming which means it’s almost that time for spring cleaning! Since it’ll be the first time we’ve been in our new home when it’s spring, I feel like I need to make the ultimate cleaning list. There is sooooo much to do and I really love opening up the windows when it’s nice outside and just enjoying the breeze. It makes cleaning THAT much better. Making this list will also make my life easier because I don’t have to sit down in a couple of weeks and think about it, it’ll just be here! FYI, long list ahead! 🙂

Inside:

clean all of the windows including the little area between the net and the window
take down my curtains and washing them so they smell fresh
put away anything left from the winter and bringing out any spring stuff
deep clean the bathrooms (sink, toilets, showers, floors)
re-organize the pantry
dust off surfaces in the whole house
re-organize shoe closet
move all furniture and clean underneath it
wipe down all floor moldings
wipe down dust from picture frames + mirrors
vacuum and Swiffer the floors including all corners and edges
organize office closets
re-arrange the den
vacuum the basement + laundry room
wash bed covers/pillow cases/pillows from bedroom + guest bedroom
freshen up and re-arrange guest bedroom
re-organize closet that has all my house stuff
wipe down ceiling fans
clean any shoes that got dirty from winter
wipe down the basement stairs + basement hallway
wash the doors from scuff marks
dust the office bookcase
freshen up living room furniture and wash the pillows from the couch
clean the tiles in the shower
replace any light bulbs that are missing in the rooms
change air filter
clean the microwave + dishwasher + oven
re-organize plastic containers, buy new ones if needed
clean + organize kitchen drawers
clean out cabinets + re-organize
clean coffee machine + coffee bar area.. re-organize coffee mugs (maybe buy the shelf I’ve been wanting above it)
clean under the sink
clean dining room table (wipe down any dust from chairs)
clean out bathroom shelves
put in new bathroom floor matts after cleaning the bathroom floors
re-organize makeup table, throw out any old, expired items
add shelves to the laundry room and set it up
get rid of any clutter like old food and things we don’t want
put away winter clothes and bring out spring clothes (wash them) + re-organize closet
organize office desk and throw out any unnecessary things

Now, the outside is a whole different story. There is so much to do and since it’s been a long winter, there is a lot of fallen branches and stuff we need to clean up.

Outside:

clean off driveway with water hose
do any paint touch ups around the door and front steps etc.,
clean the grill
clean out garage so I can park the car
throw out any clutter from the garage, sell it if possible
clean out gutters
replace broken awning
put new lightbulbs in areas where the lights went out
trim trees/bushes
cut down trees if needed since they are very dry and can fall
get rid of any bugs outside the house (plus add bug spray) and clean out rock area by front door
wash my car (this is sooooo needed)

I think that’s everything.. wow that’s A LOT! But it needs to get done, so I’m going to take my time and break it out into sessions throughout the weekends! Especially since it’s not 100% warm outside yet and the weather is unpredictable, we can’t really do all the outside stuff, but I can do some of the inside cleaning! I’m excited though, spring cleaning can be fun if you make it fun! 🙂

Does anyone else use a spring cleaning list to help you remember what you need to do? Lists in general are super helpful for me, so this will be a HUGE plus. Anything I missed that you recommend needs to be done for spring?? Let me know in the comments 🙂