The Ultimate Guide to Spring Cleaning: Step-by-Step Instructions

Spring cleaning is more than just tidying up—it’s a deep refresh for your home. This step-by-step guide covers everything from decluttering to disinfecting, ensuring a spotless, organized space.

📋 Step 1: Make a Plan

✅ Set a date (weekend or spread over a week).
✅ Room-by-room checklist (prioritize high-traffic areas first).
✅ Gather supplies:

• Microfiber cloths

• All-purpose cleaner

• Vacuum & mop

• Trash bags (for donations & junk)

🧹 Step 2: Declutter First

🗑️ The 4-Box Method:

1. Keep (essential items).

2. Donate/Sell (gently used clothes, books, etc.).

3. Trash/Recycle (broken or expired things).

4. Relocate (items that belong in another room).

🔥 Pro Tip: Start with closets, drawers, and countertops before deep cleaning.

🚿 Step 3: Room-by-Room Deep Clean

🛏️ Bedrooms

• Wash bedding (sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers).

• Vacuum under the bed & furniture.

• Dust ceiling fans, baseboards, and light fixtures.

• Rotate or flip mattress.

🛁 Bathrooms

• Scrub tiles & grout (use baking soda + vinegar).

• Disinfect toilet, sink, and showerhead.

• Wash shower curtains & bath mats.

• Organize medicine cabinet (toss expired products).

🍳 Kitchen

• Clean oven & microwave (steam with lemon water).

• Degrease stovetop & range hood.

• Empty & wipe fridge/freezer (check expiry dates).

• Descale coffee maker (vinegar rinse).

🛋️ Living Room

• Vacuum upholstery & curtains.

• Dust electronics & bookshelves.

• Wipe down light switches & remote controls.

🧺 Laundry Room

• Clean lint trap & washing machine (run empty hot cycle with vinegar).

• Wipe down detergent dispensers.

🌀 Step 4: Tackle Hidden Areas

• Wash windows & blinds.

• Vacuum vents & baseboards.

• Shake out rugs outdoors.

• Organize junk drawer (yes, finally!).

🌿 Step 5: Freshen Up

• Open windows (air out stale smells).

• Use natural deodorizers (simmer citrus + herbs).

• Add indoor plants (purify air, e.g., snake plant, peace lily).

⏳ Step 6: Maintain the Cleanliness

• Daily 10-minute tidy-up.

• Weekly vacuum/mop routine.

• Seasonal decluttering (prevent buildup).

🎉 Bonus: Speed-Cleaning Hacks

• Set a timer (20 mins per room).

• Clean top-to-bottom (dust falls downward).

• Use a lint roller on lampshades.