March is in full swing and so is preparation for spring cleaning. Spring cleaning is the tradition of cleaning out your home after hunkering down for the winter months. Open up the windows and breathe in the slightly warm floral smell of flowers beginning to bloom. It’s important to note that spring cleaning can be done from the end of March to the end of May, depending on where you are living. Let’s get to the plan of action and how to tackle your home to achieve the perfect spring cleaning routine. In every room, it is important to clean each of the following:
- Wipe down baseboards, door ceilings, window sills, doors, and walls
- Vacuum and wipe vents
- Wash the inside and outside of your windows
- Dust blinds and overhead lights
- Replace burnt light bulbs, if any
Below we’ve categorized every room that is in your average home. Listed out are the items you should tackle when it comes to cleaning your home alongside the general every room list above. The order of the lists below is in the order you should clean your house, from room-to-room.
Living Room
- Dust and wipe any and all mirrors, frames, and decorative items.
- Dust furniture and fixtures
- Wash all throw pillows and blankets (use steam for the best results)
- If space has carpet, vacuum and shampoo carpet
- If space has hardwood, sweep and mop floor
Kitchen
- Clean out the pantry and remove any expired items
- Wipe down kitchen cabinets and countertops
- Deep clean oven and stovetop
- Move fridge to sweep and mop behind it
- Wipe down the inside and outside of the refrigerator
- Clean under the sink in each respective bathroom to ensure there is no water damage or mold that you would be breathing in
Laundry Room
- Remove any dryer lint from your dryer vent and duct (this is to ensure you don’t have a home fire caused by dryer lint)
- Sweep behind both washer and dryer
- Organize your detergent, fabric softener, and additional laundry cleaning supplies
Bathrooms
- Clean and disinfect the tub and shower
- Wash bathmats
- Dust/wipe down decorative items
- Wash and/or replace shower liners and shower curtains.
- Clean under the sink in each respective bathroom to ensure there is no water damage or mold that you would be breathing in
Bedrooms
- Wash all bedding
- Wash all bed and throw pillows (use steam for best results)
- Flip the mattress (using pillow top? rotate mattress)
- Check under the bed for previously-stored items you no longer need/want
RCH Professional Cleaning specializes in thorough cleaning services for homes. We’ll visit your home and complete a customized cleaning plan for you. Contact RCH Cleaning today or call 417-763-8365 for more information on what we do!
