Spring Cleaning Tips

Most homeowners begin their spring clean up as soon as the weather breaks, typically in March or April. However, you can use our cleaning list to refresh your home any time of year when it needs a deep reset.

To make a spring cleaning checklist manageable, work room-by-room or by task (such as dusting all surfaces first). This prevents you from getting overwhelmed and ensures you don't miss hidden spots like baseboards or ceiling fans.

Yes, many surfaces can be cleaned using household staples like vinegar, baking soda, and lemon. For example, baking soda is great for mattresses, while vinegar can help descale shower heads and dishwashers.

People often forget high-touch or hidden areas like dryer vents, refrigerator coils, and the tracks of glass shower doors. Including these in your spring cleaning checklist helps improve appliance efficiency and home hygiene.

While regular vacuuming helps, a deep spring clean often requires hot water extraction machines or specialized floor scrubbers for a "like-new" finish. You can find professional-grade rentals at The Home Depot to handle tough stains.

Maintain a germ-free environment by thoroughly cleaning the toilet and removing stubborn stains. Scrub shower tile and grout to eliminate mold and mildew, and use targeted methods to refresh the bathtub for a sanitary finish.

• Sanitize the toilet and remove stains.

• Scrub shower tile and grout.

• Clean glass shower doors and tracks.

• Descale the shower head with vinegar.

• Wash or replace shower curtains.

Improve home hygiene by deep cleaning the refrigerator inside and out and sanitizing all kitchen appliances to protect your household's health. Keep your kitchen smelling fresh by using baking soda and vinegar to clean the garbage disposal and descaling small appliances like your coffee maker.

• Deep clean the refrigerator and freezer.

• Clean the oven and stove top.

• Sanitize the microwave and range hood.

• Refresh the dishwasher and garbage disposal.

• Descale the coffee maker or espresso machine.

Improve air quality and aesthetics by cleaning baseboards, ceiling fans, and window blinds throughout your common areas. Revitalize the room by cleaning the upholstery on microfiber couches and removing dust and germs from home electronics.

• Dust and sanitize home electronics.

• Deep clean microfiber couches and upholstery.

• Wash windows inside and out.

• Clean baseboards and window sills.

• Vacuum and wash all flooring types.

Ensure your appliances run efficiently by cleaning the washing machine to remove lingering odors and clearing the dryer vent to prevent fire hazards. Maintain smaller utility items like irons to keep them working like new.

• Sanitize the washing machine.

• Clean out the dryer vent.

• Clean and maintain your vacuum cleaner.

• Wash air conditioner filters and purifiers.

• Clean the soleplate of your iron.

Prepare your backyard for the season by cleaning gutters, refreshing garden beds, and pressure washing decks or patios. Deep clean your grill and properly wash outdoor furniture cushions and frames to extend the life of your outdoor living space.

• Clean and unclog gutters.

• Power wash the deck, porch, or patio.

• Clean and prep outdoor furniture.

• Deep clean the grill and grates.

• Refresh garden beds and prep soil.