Declutter it, organize it, and check it off your list-no matter how big or small it may be. If deep-cleaning your kitchen feels like more than you'd like to tackle today, start with a single drawer. Take things one at a time, and you'll be basking in a sparkling-clean house in no time. Now, if this all sounds overwhelming, don't worry too much. And we're here to help with more than 30 of our best room-by-room spring cleaning tips, plus a handy spring cleaning checklist to keep you on track. That's right, we're talking about that time-honored annual tradition: spring cleaning. And something about all the fresh air and sunshine makes us look around and realize it's time to get our homes in tip-top shape. Spray a microfiber cloth with vinegar spray and wipe down the light switches and outlet covers.It's that time of year! The days get longer, the weather warms up, and early spring flowers pop up all around. Wipe down all light fixtures with water and vinegar spray and replace any bulbs that need changing. How to Clean Appliances with a Steam Cleaner Start with your dirtiest appliances first – if you need to let your cleaning products sit a while for those stubborn stains, you can move on to some of the other appliances and return to it at the end. I know it sounds like a lot but I was able to get through them all in about an hour. Here’s a quick list of appliances to clean – just click on those that are highlighted for a full tutorial. Don’t forget to vacuum those refrigerator coils and the drawer at the bottom of your oven could also likely use a good vacuum and wipe down. Once the counter is clean, wipe down or dust items that you have removed from the counter and place back where they belong.įor those appliances that can be moved, pull them out from the wall, and give the floor and wall behind them a good vacuum and floor washing. Dry and polish with a microfiber polishing cloth. Pay extra attention to getting into all corners. DO NOT use vinegar on granite countertops – a little dish soap and warm water should do the trick. Polish knobs and drawer pulls.Ĭountertops – Wipe down countertops with an all purpose spray and a microfiber cloth. To perk up your wood cabinets and add a protective coating, use some wood oils to finish things off. For extra greasy cabinets, you can try using hot water and dish soap – just make sure to use the least amount of scrubbing force as needed and dry when completed. You can choose to do this all in one go Ĭabinets – Wipe down cabinets/drawer fronts with your microfiber cloth and a water/vinegar spray. If you did The Household Organization Diet with me last month, this one should be pretty easy for you! If not, don’t worry – I have everything all laid out for you. This week we will be starting with the kitchen. By the time the beginning of May rolls around, your whole house will have been cleaned from top to bottom inside and out! There will be one spring cleaning checklist per week for the next 7 weeks as well as a few tips along the way to help keep you motivated. Although the checklists are designed for spring cleaning, they can really be used year round whenever your room needs a good deep clean. Spring has officially arrived and it is time to get started on a little spring cleaning! I have had some emails recently asking for room by room cleaning guides so I thought that this would the perfect time to put them together for you.
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