Spring is in the air and it’s time for fresh flowers, green grass, and spring cleaning. If you feel overwhelmed by the task of deep cleaning your entire house, we have a suggestion; make a calendar and schedule different tasks for different days. If you break up the responsibility of cleaning the whole house into smaller bits, your home will be sparkling clean in no time. Here is a simple 30-day plan adapted from PopSugar to help you accomplish your spring cleaning with less stress.
Days 1 through 8 ~ The Kitchen
- Clean microwave and oven
- Clean dishwasher and appliances
- Wipe down pantry
- Clean refrigerator and freezer
- Organize pantry, fridge and freezer, and toss expired food
- Clean kitchen sink and under sink
- Wipe down walls, wash blinds/curtains over kitchen window(s), and wash garbage can
- Clean stove top, kitchen surface areas, and floor
Days 9 through 12 ~ The Bathroom
- Clean medicine cabinet and storage closet
- Organize drawers and declutter; toss or donate unused items
- Scrub shower, tub, and walls; wash shower curtain
- Clean toilet, bathroom surface areas, mirror, and floor
Days 13 through 17 ~ The Bedroom
- Clean mirrors, windows, blinds, and curtains
- Clean furniture, walls, and fixtures
- Organize closets and drawers, declutter, and toss or donate unused items
- Deep clean mattress, wash pillows and bed linens, including comforter/bedspread
- Vacuum or sweep and mop floor, clean under furniture
Days 18 through 24 ~ The Living Room
- Clean walls and fixtures (including the ceiling fan!)
- Clean windows, blinds, and curtains
- Clean TV and any electronics
- Wash cushions, seat covers, and sofa covers
- Declutter and toss or donate unused items
- Clean throws, rugs chairs, and tables
- Vacuum or sweep and mop floor, clean under furniture
Days 25 and 26 ~ The Home Office
- Clean walls, windows, blinds, and curtains
- Clean desk, chair, and bookshelves; donate unwanted books
Days 27 through 30 ~ Other
- Clean walls, windows, washer, and dryer of laundry room/area
- Clean outdoor furniture and equipment
- Clean car exterior, interior, and any car seats
- Clean outside of vacuum and replace bag
We hope this system works for you, but feel free to adapt it to your individual needs. The truth is, you will enjoy spring cleaning much more if you don’t try to do it all in a weekend. By breaking this big job down into smaller, daily tasks, you will end up with a fresh, clean house and still have energy and time to enjoy a beautiful spring day when you’re done.
