When Spring Storms Keep You Indoors - Spring Cleaning Tips

4/21/2019 (Permalink)

Sponges ready. It's spring cleaning time.

Here’s a checklist to reference as you tackle the fun task of spring cleaning:

Whole Home

• Change smoke alarm batteries
• Clean/polish fixtures
• Clean mirrors and glass
• Clean rugs, floors & baseboards
• Dust/polish furniture
• Dust bookshelves; donate books
• Dust light fixtures & bulbs
• Replace old light bulbs
• Wipe walls & ceilings
• Wash curtains
• Wash light fixtures/ceiling fans
• Wash windows

Living Room

• Organize room clutter
• Shampoo sofa cushions

Bathroom

• Clean & sanitize sink
• Clean & sanitize tubs, shower & toilet
• Clean out the medicine cabinet
• Clean under the bathroom sink
• Dispose of expired medicine

Kitchen

• Clean & sanitize sink
• Clean appliances (inside and out)
• Clean oven
• Clean pantry; toss old food
• Clean refrigerator/freezer
• Polish stainless-steel appliances
• Wash cabinet (inside and out)

Outside

• Clean garage
• Clean gutters
• Clean house siding
• Clean patio furniture
• Clean porch/deck/patio
• Landscaping
• Seal driveway
• Wash/inspect light fixtures

Bedrooms

• Clean out closets & donate
• Put away winter bedding
• Rotate mattress
• Wash bedding

If you need any help with deep cleaning in your carpets, we'd be happy to help. Please call (319) 268-1521.