Spring Cleaning Checklist

Spring is here, and that means that spring cleaning is a must. While you likely enjoy the outcome after the cleaning is done, the process of cleaning can be stressful if you do not have a plan.

This spring cleaning checklist provides easy steps to make sure you get all of your spring cleaning done.

Inside the House

• Wipe Walls and Ceilings
• Vacuum and Shampoo Carpets
• Dust the interior of your home – ceiling corners, baseboards, lamps, shelves, etc
• Change smoke detector batteries
• Clean window treatments
• Wax non-wood floors
• Wash doors
• Touch up paint (on walls, doors, etc)
• Wax wooden furniture
• Change air/furnace filter
• Clean air vents
• Toss expired food and products
• Deep clean the oven
• Replace lightbulbs as needed

Outside the House

• Sweep and power wash the deck
• Clean outdoor furniture
• Plant flowers and garden
• Clean the garage
• Wash vehicles
• Wash outsides of windows
• Remove cobwebs
• Power wash siding and garage door
• Touch up paint
• Check for any damage from over the winter, such as on roof shingles
• Clean the grill
• Clean out gutters
• Pick up any litter or debris on the lawn
• Wash window screens