I find it easier to divide the cleaning into rooms, that way when you dedicate a certain amount of time to finishing one room, you’re able to notice a more visible difference. It leaves you with a greater sense of accomplishment and seems to inspire me more to then conquer the next rooms.

Obviously it would be nearly impossible to accomplish everything on this list in one day, so take it section by section and use this list as a reference for your seasonal cleaning in the next couple of weeks!

EVERY ROOM

WALLS + DOORS:

this make a huge difference in the overall clean and bright feelings of your house, especially if you have small kids that run handprints all over everything.

• clean scuff marks from walls with magic eraser

• scrub all light switches and outlets

• wash the walls in high traffic areas

• wash doors (look for scuff marks)

• clean and sanitize door handles and areas around them

• touch up paint if necessary

DUSTING JOBS:

start at the top and work your way down so you not have to keep cleaning the floors every time.

• Dust ceiling corners with an extendable fluffy duster

• dust crown molding and door jams

• dust light fixtures and remove spiderwebs from chandeliers

• dust ceiling fans, and while you are at it, switch them to turn counter clockwise

• dust picture frame hanging on walls

• dust furnishings/flat surfaces/bookshelves

• remove light fixtures and wipe/wash them clean. wash out all the dusts and bugs if they get in there.

• dust lamps/vacuum or lint roll shades

• dust tops of appliances (like the fridge)

• wash curtains and wipe down windowsills

• change household air filter

• dust/vacuum baseboards

WINDOWS + FLOORS

• wash or wipe down window blinds

• clean inside windows and mirrors

• scrub window sill areas

• clean exterior windows

• vacuum all floors before you start scrubbing them

• deep clean hard surface floors

• roll up area rugs and vacuum the floor underneath

• shampoo/steam carpets if needed

GENERAL HOUSEHOLD

• replace batteries in smoke detector + carbon monoxide detector

• get pest control scheduled

• schedule pool maintenance (if needed)

KITCHEN

• Clean clutter from flat surfaces

• scrub and disinfect all household trash cans

• scrub the table (even the underside)

• clean appliances

• organize the refrigerator + freezer

• dust the top of fridge

• clean the hood/vent and change/wash filters

• scrub stovetop

• clean and disinfect the garbage disposal

• wipe out the silverware + utility drawers

• organize and wipe down pantry

• scrub kitchen cabinets and touch up with varnish pen

BATHROOM

• wipe down tooth brush holders/drawers

• scrub soap dishes and refill soap pumps

• clean vanity countertops and shine sinks

• clean toilets and floors around them

• wipe down bathroom scale

• wash/replace bath maths

• scrub shower caddy/storage shelves

• remove & wash shower curtain & replace liner

• sanity bathroom tub and shower

• clean shower he had and bath tub faucet

• unclog drains

• caulk shower and bathtub if applicable

• reseal tile and grout if needed

• declutter bathroom cabinets and storage areas

• toss out expired products

• wipe down bathroom cabinets, toilet paper holder and towel bars.

OUTDOOR CLEANING

• sweep porch patio/deck

• power wash the driveway and deck/patio

• power wash garage doors

• touch up/paint house exterior

• remove cobwebs from exterior fixtures

• scoop out gutters

• trim branches

• clean out/organize garage + sweep floor

• clean/replace doormats

• wash salt/winter dust from cars + clean out

• remove leaves from nooks and crannies/clean up yard

• plant annuals at the end of spring

LIVING ROOM

• wipe down couch if leather/vacuum if textile

• move couch and vacuum underneath

• condition leather couches and chairs

• remove extra clutter items and put them away in their proper homes

• dust electronics and disinfect remote controls/gaming controllers

• organize entertainment centers

BEDROOM

• declutter items that don’t belong and put them in the right place

• organize bedroom closets – remove seasonal outgrown clothing

• wipe down dressers and nightstands

• flip/vacuum the mattress

• clean under your bed

• wash bedsheets, replace if needed

• change out your pillow every year

• vacuum carpet and wipe down baseboards

• declutter, dust and organize bedroom furniture like dressers and desks

LAUNDRY ROOM

• Clean dryer vent

• remove lint from dryer lint traps

• wipe down the washing machine, clean out soap dispenser and disinfect door seals

• vacuum behind + underneath washer + dryer

• vacuum floors

• mop laundry room floors

• reseal tile grout if needed

• tidy up and organize laundry room shelves

• eliminate unnecessary cleaning products

• clean/vacuum laundry collection bins

• scrub laundry sink if applicable

OFFICE/WORK AREA

• clean and organize desk drawers/remove junk from junk drawer

• toss junk mail ad shred out of date bank statements/files

• wipe down and dust computer and equipment

SHOP SOME OF MY FAVORITE CLEANING PRODUCTS