It's
that time of year again. Yup. I said it. Spring Cleaning time. I started my list a little early, or is it right on time but we've had such a never-ending winter that it just seems early? Either way, when it does finally warm up here in Kentucky, the
last thing I want to do is spend my days inside cleaning. I can't wait to play outside without 16 layers of clothes on.
There are a ton of spring cleaning lists available via Pinterest. Or you can be all cool like me and just write one down on a scrap piece of paper and then lose it three times. OR you can get fancy and print this list out.
I found this list on Pinterest from Ballard Designs (have you seen their stuff?
AWESOME!) You can download a printable copy
here.
I'm actually going to print this list and tape it to every room in my house. Maybe I'll actually finish this year. Or not. But a girls gotta have goals right?
WHOLE HOUSEHOLD
□ Check the batteries in all smoke and CO detectors
□ Check and replace light bulbs
□ Clean air vents
□ Wash baseboards, doorframes and doors with mild soap and water
□ Dust light fixtures, fans and ceiling
□ Thoroughly dust shelves and their contents, including books and decorative objects
□ Wipe walls and touch-up with paint where necessary
□ Polish wood floors or wax non-wood floors
□ Clean and/or polish metal door and window hardware
□ Take area rugs outside and beat out trapped dirt and air out
□ Deep clean carpets
□ Clean window treatments: wash or dry-clean draperies and fabric shades, dust wooden blinds with damp cloth, wash vinyl blinds with mild soap and water
KITCHEN
□ Deep clean stove: replace reflector bulbs on electric stove, wash knobs and burners, soak and clean hood vents and run self-clean function or clean inside of stove and racks by hand
□ Dust refrigerator coils; vacuum between refrigerator and counters
□ Defrost freezer; clean out freezer and refrigerator and clean with baking soda and water
□ Dust the tops of cabinets and refrigerator; wipe down cabinet fronts
□ Clean inside cabinets and drawers
□ Clean out and reorganize pantry or cupboard; throw out expired items
□ Clean out food trap in dishwasher
LIVING SPACES
□ Swap out heavyweight
curtains and
slipcovers for lightweight ones; wash or dry-clean winter linens before storing
□ Trade heavyweight
pillows for light, bright ones
□ Clean out fireplace
BATHROOMS
□ Replace
shower curtains and/or liners
□ Seal cracked tile or grout
□ Fix leaky fixtures or slow drains
□ Take down fan cover and wash with soap and water
□ Clean inside cabinets and drawers; discard expired medicines and cosmetics
□ Update first-aid kit
CLOSETS
BEDROOMS
□ Rotate mattress (and flip if it’s not pillow top) to distribute wear evenly
□ Wash all pillows and bed skirt to rid them of stains, mold and bacteria
□ Replace cold-weather bedding with warm-weather
bedding; wash or dry-clean bedding before storing
□
Organize bedroom storage spaces
UTILITY SPACES
□ Run white vinegar through the washing machine to sanitize and clear soap scum
□ Wipe out the inside of the dryer to remove lint buildup with a wash cloth dampened with mild soap and water
□ Wipe down the outside of both appliances
□ Vacuum or dust behind appliances
□ Wash or vacuum lint trap
□ Vacuum with a crevice attachment or use duster to clear lint from inside the dryer hose
□
Organize laundry room storage and cleaning supplies
HOME OFFICE
□ Review and reorganize files: update policies and home inventory and shred unwanted documents
□ Clean out and reorganize drawers
□ Clean computers: wipe down computer and screen with dampened lint-free cloth and clean out keyboard using a can of compressed air
□ Back up your computer and delete unwanted files and applications
Enjoy and stay warm!
xo Stacie
