Extreme Spring Cleaning Checklist (Free Printable)

Spring Cleaning Checklist – Before Hand

This spring cleaning checklist can be used any time of the year. If you feel your house needs a good deep cleaning and it’s the middle of the winter then go for it!

I actually prefer starting my spring cleaning in the winter while we are locked up with nowhere to go. I mean really, who wants to shove ALL of this cleaning into one week?! I think that would be just about impossible.

When you read the list you’ll notice that it really is the extreme spring cleaning checklist. It may even seem a bit overwhelming when you first look at.

Don’t worry I’ll give you some tips for making it seem less daunting.

Weekly Cleaning Checklist

Before we jump into spring cleaning I want to encourage you to do two things that will help you stay on top of your housework.

Let’s face it, Spring Cleaning is great and very beneficial, but what about the rest of the year?

My first suggestion is to start a weekly cleaning routine. It will change your house. It will be clean more often and in less time.

Here is what you need to do:

Read my blog post: A Simple Cleaning Routine – A Clean Home In Less Time

Sign Up for the Free Printables Library – you’ll get access to this Spring Cleaning Checklist, my Weekly Cleaning Checklist, my free Ebook “Simplify Your Life With a Cleaning Routine,” and much more

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Declutter First

Here is the second thing to keep in mind when it comes to having a clean home… If your house is overwhelmed with your material possessions your house will always be messy.

No amount of spring cleaning will help a cluttered home. Do yourself a favor and focus on going through your whole house and throwing things out until only the necessary and the loved are left.

I have a couple of resources to help you with this as well.

You can get started with my free challenge, Declutter Your Bedroom in 3 Days, or go all in and read my Ebook, Declutter Your Whole House in Your Own Time.

Deep Cleaning Checklist Tip

You can print the spring cleaning checklist off for free as well as read it here on the blog. I suggest printing it off so that you can physically check things off as you go.

This list is long and can seem daunting. I would print it off, and highlight what it is that you really want to get done. Do the highlighted tasks first and then move on to others as you have time.

I wouldn’t even stress about getting it all of it done in the Spring. Keep this page in the back of your planner and focus on tackling this list, little by little, as the year goes on.

Your other option is to use my Deep Cleaning Planner. This really breaks things down and gives you a very specific plan for getting your house tidied up.

Get The Most From This Cleaning and Organizing Checklist

I’m finally about to list out every task on the ultimate spring cleaning checklist. I wanted to point out one last thing first.

You may notice that some of the chores are hyperlinks. These will link you to resources that will give you the best tips and tricks for getting that chore done.

Also, I will continue to add more appropriate links as I find better resources or as I write my own.

You can save this blog post and use it as a resource each time you want to complete your Extreme Spring Cleaning Checklist.

Just use the graphic below to pin this post to your Cleaning board on your Pinterest account. That way you can easily reference this information whenever you need it. 🙂

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Spring Clean The Whole House

*these chores are meant to be done in each room of the house

dust baseboards
dust ceilings and all corners
dust/wash light fixtures and lamps
dust ceiling fans
wash doors
spot wash walls
vacuum or wash window curtains
dust window blinds
clean windows
dust bookcases
polish wood furniture
clean under and inside all furniture
remove stains from upholstered furniture
deep clean hardwood, tile, linoleum, and carpet flooring
shampoo carpet
clean under all rugs
remove stains from all area rugs
vacuum and mop every inch of the hard floors
clean air vents
vacuum air ducts
dust all wall hangings and décor
disinfect all doorknobs, handles, and light switches
replace light bulbs
change air/furnace filter
replace batteries in all smoke detectors
replace batteries in carbon monoxide detector
clean fireplace and chimney
schedule termite or pest control maintenance

Tools You May Need

Sign Up For Grove Collaborative to get the best deals on safe cleaning products (get your first 5 pieces for free)
the best budget-friendly vacuum – read more details on this vacuum
Swifter duster for ceiling fans and ceilings
Magic Eraser for walls and other odd jobs
Window Blind Duster Brush
Microfiber Clothes for best dusting results

Spring Clean the Kitchen

clean and disinfect the trash can
clean the microwave
deep clean the dishwasher
clean and organize the refrigerator
clean and organize the freezer
replace water filters
vacuum refrigerator coils
clean the oven
clean the hood vent and change the filter if needed
clean the stovetop
clean and disinfect the sink and garbage disposal
clean backsplash
clean trash can
declutter and organize every cabinet
declutter and organize every drawer
wipe down the inside of all kitchen drawers and cabinets
declutter and organize the pantry
wipe down the inside of the pantry
sanitize cutting boards and sharpen knives
clean and disinfect coffee maker
clean and disinfect small appliances
clean and disinfect high chairs
clean and revitalize cookware
check the freshness of your herbs and spices
declutter and organize under the sink
deep clean and polish cabinet doors
clean and sanitize dog bowls
wipe down all kitchen chairs
dust on top of the refrigerator
dust on top of the cabinets

Spring Clean the Bathroom

disinfect or replace toothbrush holders
clean make-up brushes
clean mirror
clean shower caddy/shelves
clean shower curtain and liner
clean shower door frame
clean shower glass
clean plastic strip at the bottom of a glass shower door
disinfect tub
disinfect countertops
dust and clean windows, inside and out
polish faucets
mop and hand scrub floors and grout lines
scrub and disinfect toilet, including around base, under the seat and around hinges
scrub walls
unclog the drains
wash bathroom cups and toys
wash floor mat
disinfect towels
wash trash can
wipe down cabinets, knobs, towel racks and toilet paper holder
clean bathroom exhaust fan
clean shower head
polish wood cabinets
caulk around bathtub
re-seal tile and grout
toss beauty products not used over the past year
toss expired make-up
declutter, clean, and organize cabinets and drawers
declutter, clean, and organize bathroom closet

Spring Clean the Laundry/Utility Room

clean dryer vent
clean inside washing machine
empty washing machine drain pump
dust behind and underneath washer and dryer
sweep and mop floors
reseal tile grout
declutter, clean, and organize all shelves and cabinets
wash all piled up laundry

Spring Clean the Living/Family Room

declutter entire room
disinfect remotes
dust behind the tv and other electronics
organize electronics and find a system for hiding cords
declutter and organize movies and games

Spring Clean the Bedrooms

declutter, clean, and organize closets
declutter, clean, and organize drawers
put all laundry away
clean light fixtures and light globes
declutter, clean and organized your nightstand(s)
flip and rotate your mattress
clean your mattress
declutter under your bed
dust/vacuum/mop under your bed
wash bedsheets
wash pillows
wash kids blankets
declutter, clean, and organize toys
declutter and organize books
declutter and organize paperwork

Spring Clean Your Office Area

shred unneeded documents
update necessary documents
dust computer, keyboard, and mouse
wipe down laptops and tablets
declutter, clean, and organize desk drawers
dust bookshelves

Spring Clean Your Garage/Basement

throw out all trash
declutter garage and storage areas
sweep out dirt and leaves
organize using shelves, tool boxes, and storage systems
wash inside and outside of all cars
tune up lawnmowers and other lawn equipment

Spring Clean Outside

sweep deck
power wash deck
power spray siding
power wash garage door
clean outside door frames
wipe away cobwebs
shake out entry mat
clean grill
clean and repair gutters
clean outdoor light fixtures
wash outside windows
clean outside patio furniture
trim trees, bushes, and shrubbery
check and hook up the water hose
freshen up mulch or landscaping rocks
clean outdoor trash cans
clean out gutters (or be like us and get gutter guards so you don’t have to do this)

Miscellaneous Items For Your Spring Cleaning Checklist

wash pet beds and blankets
declutter, clean, and organize coat and hall closets
declutter, clean, and organize your purse, backpack, diaper bag

Print Your Extreme Cleaning Checklist

Extreme spring cleaning checklist. Deep clean your whole house with this free printable.

Don’t forget to grab your spring cleaning checklist. It’s in my free printables library and comes with a weekly newsletter that will help you make homemaking simple and productive. All of the information is below. I hope you find this list helpful. Remember not to pressure yourself to complete the whole list in a short amount of time. Stretch it out through the year if you need to.

The important thing is that you are being a good steward of the home that the Lord gave you. 🙂

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