{"id":45311,"date":"2025-04-03T12:58:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T18:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/t4ure.co\/?p=45311"},"modified":"2025-04-03T13:01:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T19:01:45","slug":"the-ultimate-room-by-room-spring-cleaning-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.t4ure.co\/?p=45311","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Room-by-Room Spring Cleaning Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/t4ure.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Day-2-Aprils-Insider-Guide-7-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.t4ure.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Day-2-Aprils-Insider-Guide-7-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.t4ure.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Day-2-Aprils-Insider-Guide-7-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.t4ure.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Day-2-Aprils-Insider-Guide-7-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.t4ure.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Day-2-Aprils-Insider-Guide-7-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/www.t4ure.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Day-2-Aprils-Insider-Guide-7-496x620.png 496w, https:\/\/www.t4ure.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Day-2-Aprils-Insider-Guide-7.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our complete spring cleaning checklist guides you through a deep-cleaning that will breathe new life into your home after a long winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Entryway<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Sweep floors<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Mop floors (here\u2019s our favorite <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-hardwood-floor-cleaner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wood floor cleaner<\/a><em>)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Wipe walls<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Wipe baseboards<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Clean door<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Clean doormat<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Organize shoes<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Hang jackets<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Laundry Room<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Clean washing machine<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Clean dryer vent<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Clean lint trap<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Organize laundry supplies<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Wipe walls<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Wipe baseboards<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Mop floors<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/cleaning-kitchen-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Kitchen<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clean stovetop (read this to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-clean-burner-grates-on-a-gas-stove\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clean burner grates on a gas stove<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-clean-an-oven-when-self-clean-isnt-good-enough\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clean oven<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-clean-a-microwave\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clean microwave<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-clean-a-dishwasher-in-5-easy-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clean dishwasher<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean refrigerator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-clean-a-freezer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clean freezer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wipe drawers and shelves in refrigerator and freezer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defrost freezer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discard old or expired food in pantry, fridge and freezer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear countertops (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/12-simple-tricks-to-gain-more-counter-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gain more counter space<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-clean-grease-off-the-most-common-kitchen-surfaces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Degrease cabinet doors and backsplash<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove items from cabinets and thoroughly clean inside<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean fridge\/freezer seal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dust top of high surfaces including fridge, microwave\/range hood, cabinets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deodorize and degrease the kitchen drain (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-clean-a-garbage-disposal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clean garbage disposal<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash dish rags and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/clean-sponge-really-really-dirty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clean sponges<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wipe walls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wipe baseboards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mop floors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shake out dust or dirt from floor mats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/the-ultimate-living-room-cleaning-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Living Room<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dust\/polish furniture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash slipcovers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash blankets and pillows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacuum sofa and chairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dust blinds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dust curtain rods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean window sills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash windows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean or vacuum curtains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean ceiling fans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dust and clean lamp shades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dust electronics (use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/dryer-sheet-uses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dryer sheets<\/a>!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dust and clean decor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sanitize remote controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mop or vacuum floors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shampoo rugs or carpets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/bathroom-cleaning-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bathroom<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discard expired personal care products and makeup, and bring old medications to a drop-off site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean makeup brushes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean vanity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wipe mirror<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-clean-a-bathtub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clean bathtub<\/a> and shower<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean shower-head (try this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-clean-a-shower-head-with-a-ziploc-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plastic bag trick<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace shower curtain liner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-whiten-grimy-grout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scrub tile grout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-clean-a-toilet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clean toilet<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean hardware<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweep floors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mop floors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wipe walls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wipe baseboards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bedrooms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wipe baseboards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dust\/polish furniture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Donate unused clothing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize closets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash bedding including sheets, pillows, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-put-on-a-duvet-cover\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">duvets<\/a> and bed skirts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacuum carpets (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/50-clever-ways-to-clean-with-baking-soda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clean with baking soda<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flip mattress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dust blinds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dust curtain rods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean window sills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/window-cleaning-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wash windows<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean or vacuum curtains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mop or vacuum floors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shampoo rugs or carpets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Garage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Declutter tools, sporting equipment and toys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open up garage door to air out the space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wipe down walls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweep floor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean garage door<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean garage door frame<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace batteries in garage door openers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Throughout the House<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Test and replace smoke alarm batteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace air filters as needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean air vents\/registers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean light fixtures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace light bulbs as needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sanitize door handles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sanitize light switches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As the snow melts into spring showers, it\u2019s time to refresh your home. This comprehensive spring cleaning checklist offers an opportunity to get the whole family involved in tidying up. Running short on time? Try tackling one room per week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our complete spring cleaning checklist guides you through a deep-cleaning that will breathe new life into your home after a long winter. Entryway Laundry Room Kitchen Living Room Bathroom Bedrooms Garage Throughout the House As the snow melts into spring showers, it\u2019s time to refresh your home. 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