Spring Cleaning Made Easy: Your Complete Room-by-Room Checklist
Posted by Graham Stuart on 1st May 2025
Spring Cleaning Checklist: Freshen Up Your Entire Home This Season
Spring is here — and there’s no better time to give your home a deep, satisfying clean. Whether you’re refreshing your floors, dusting forgotten corners, or giving appliances some overdue attention, this easy-to-follow checklist from McHardy Vacuum will help you tackle every room with confidence.
Entryway
- Dust baseboards & door frame
- Clean doormat
- Shake out or vacuum rugs
- Clean shoe tray or mat
- Wash inside & outside of the front door
Pro tip: A powerful stick vacuum like the Miele Duoflex makes quick work of entryway grit and tight spaces.
Living Room
- Dust furniture, baseboards & ceiling fan
- Clean windows & wipe window sills
- Vacuum under furniture cushions
- Wash throws & pillow covers
- Wipe remotes, light switches & electronics
Kitchen
- Clean & disinfect countertops and cabinet fronts
- Wipe fridge shelves & toss expired items
- Degrease range hood
- Clean inside microwave, toaster & coffee maker
- Mop under fridge and stove
- Vacuum vent covers & baseboards
Bathroom
- Scrub sinks, toilets, tubs & tiles
- Clean mirrors & light fixtures
- Wash bath mats & shower curtain
- Wipe down cabinets & drawers
- Replace old toothbrushes & check product expiry dates
Tip: A compact handheld vacuum like the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser helps tidy up around vanities and behind toilets.
Bedroom
- Flip mattress & vacuum both sides
- Wash all bedding including pillows and duvets
- Organize closets & donate unused clothes
- Wipe down baseboards, windows & trim
- Vacuum under the bed and furniture
Kids’ Room / Play Area
- Sanitize toys & storage bins
- Wipe down bookshelves and furniture
- Rotate seasonal clothes
- Vacuum and clean play mats or rugs
- Dust picture frames, lights & corners
Laundry Room
- Clean lint trap & check dryer vent
- Wipe down washer & dryer exterior
- Mop floors and clean behind machines
- Organize detergents & supplies
- Empty and clean garbage/recycling bins
Whole Home
- Replace HVAC/furnace filters
- Test smoke & CO2 detectors
- Clean light fixtures & ceiling fans
- Wash windows inside and out
- Touch up paint and repair scuffs
- Clean vacuum filters & check belts
Reminder: Now’s the perfect time to bring your vacuum in for a tune-up or filter replacement!
Download the Printable Checklist:
Click here to download the checklist
Click here to download the checklist
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