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The 2018 Spring Cleaning Checklist

Thursday, March 8th, 2018

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Don’t you just love spring? This is your chance to draw the curtains and eventually open all of your windows. This is your chance to feel the breeze once more and to enjoy the streaming sunlight. So go ahead and let the fresh air in and start prepping for your spring cleaning 2018.

Here are the zones and things that you need to clean in the –

Foyer

It’s time to dust the lighting fixtures. They’ve been hard at work during winter so it’s time to clean them up. This is also the perfect time to wash the trim and walls. Clean also the knobs, doors, as well as the switch plates.

Dust the bench and other furnishings. If your seats come with cushions, then this is also the time to have them laundered.

Go and check the closets. The best way to tackle this is to empty it out. Sort the stuff you are ready to give or throw away.

Bedrooms

Right after opening the windows, it’s time to get down and dust the furniture especially the bed. Have the drawers cleaned out. Remove the items then place them back only once you’ve donated those that you no longer need and use.

Move the bed then sweep and vacuum beneath it. Check also the stuff that you store underneath your bed.

Have the curtains and bedding removed and replaced with fresh ones. Wash the duvet and pillows, too. Air out the mattress so you won’t have to worry about bed bugs.

Living Room

After letting in some breeze into the room, it’s time to vacuum the seats. Spot clean as much as possible. Dust all the shelves, decorative items, and furniture. Clean all the lamps, window sills, windows, and window screens.

Clean the electronic items as well and be sure to tidy up the wires. Spring is also the perfect time to sort your DVDs and music collections. Purge all the items that are no longer needed or wanted. Donate all the books and magazines that no longer suit anyone’s interest.

As for the toys, be sure to wash each of them with warm, soapy water. Rinse then allow to dry. As for the stuffed toys, have them dry cleaned. Again, donate those that your kids no longer play with.

Clean all the floors as well as the walls, trim, knobs, even the vent covers.

Dining Room

As for the dining room, you should take down and wash the curtains. Wipe the tables and chairs then dust every furnishing. If there are cushions or chair pads, be sure to clean those, too.

If you have time, polish the table then create a lovely spring vignette to welcome the upcoming season.

Shine the silverware and glassware.

Bathroom

Just like you did with all the other rooms, open the windows and empty all of the cabinets. Be sure to replace all the items that have been used or are expired. Wipe and clean the cabinets and vanities. Be sure to clean the bathtub and apply some wax if necessary.

Clean the shower drain as well as the drains on the sinks.  Check the faucets and see if everything is working. Shine each one just as much as you clean and make the mirror shine.

Dust all the bathroom lighting fixtures. Reseal any grout lines that need a little retouching.

Kitchen

Just after opening the windows, remove and clean the window coverings. Check the drawers and cabinets then remove items that no longer have any use. Place any items back that you would still use.

Be sure to sharpen the knives and to clean and organize the rest of the cutlery. Clean also the stove top and remove any elements that just clutter the fridge and your freezer.

 

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