Spring maintenance is one of those necessary evils! Add these chores to your spring cleaning checklist to keep things When spring rolls through, something about our spirits likes to skip and sing…and clean! Maybe it’s all the streaming sunlight that illuminates the finger prints on the walls. Or perhaps it’s the smell of fresh air outside that clues us into our hibernation funk from the cold winter months. Whatever it is, here’s the ultimate checklist for spring cleaning this year.
1. Clean out the gutters
2. Wipe down all windows and door casing
3. Change out all the filters
4. Check to see if the AC still works
5. Lubricate the blower motor to your heat pump
6. Power wash decks, porches, and outdoor walkways
7. Run the sprinkler system to make sure it’s working
8. Dust ceiling fans
9. wipe down doors
10. dust baseboards
11. wash window curtains
12. clean upholstered furniture
13. vacuum lampshades
14. clean carpets for spring maintenance
15. wash rugs
16. replace light bulbs
17. clean oven
18. wipe down hood and oven vents
19. clean out the fridge
20. vacuum crumbs out of drawers and cabinets
21. clean and disinfect small appliances
22. wipe down door knobs and cabinet pulls
23. wipe down all light switches
24. dust light fixtures
25. vacuum air vents
26. clean mirrors
27. clean all grout
28. unclog drains
29. re caulk tubs and sinks
30. toss or donate unused items
31. wipe down all appliances
32. toss old cleaning products
33. switch ceiling fans to spin clockwise
34. dust electronics
35. sanitize kids toys as part of your spring cleaning checklist
