As winter fades away, we are presented with a fresh opportunity to declutter, deep clean, and reorganize our living environments. Spring cleaning is not just about tidying up; it's a celebration of new beginnings and the transformative power of a well-cared-for space.

So, you don’t forget anything, we’ve made a list to help you get started!

General Interior Areas

Dust ceilings and corners: Remove cobwebs and dust buildup.
Clean windows: Wash both inside and outside, including windowsills and tracks.
Wipe down walls and baseboards: Use a damp cloth to remove dust and scuffs.
Clean light fixtures and ceiling fans: Dust off and wash light covers.
Shampoo carpets: Deep clean to remove dirt and stains.
Clean floors: Sweep, mop, and polish as appropriate for your floor type.
Dust and polish furniture: Pay special attention to surfaces and under items.
Wash curtains and drapes: Follow care instructions, or dust and vacuum with an attachment.
Clean blinds and shutters: Dust and wash as needed.
Vacuum and clean upholstery: Use appropriate cleaners for fabric types.
Wash throw pillows and blankets: Follow care labels for cleaning instructions.
Replace HVAC filters: Ensure your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system is running efficiently.
Clean vents and registers: Remove dust and debris for better air quality.
Declutter: Go through rooms to organize and donate or discard unneeded items.

Kitchen

Scrub the shower and bathtub: Remove soap scum and mildew.
Clean the toilet: Don't forget to clean around the base and behind the toilet.
Wash the bathroom sink and counter: Remove clutter and organize toiletries.
Clean mirrors and glass: Use a streak-free glass cleaner.
Organize bathroom cabinets and drawers: Discard expired products and neatly organize remaining items.
Wash bathmats and shower curtains: Follow care instructions for cleaning.

Bedrooms

Wash bedding: Including bed sheets, pillowcases, and comforters.
Flip or rotate the mattress: To ensure even wear.
Organize closets: Donate clothes you no longer wear and organize the remaining items.
Dust and clean under the bed: This area is often overlooked during regular cleaning.

Miscellaneous

Clean laundry room: Wipe down the washer and dryer, and clean lint traps.
Tidy up home office spaces: Organize papers and dust electronics.
Clean electronic devices: Use appropriate cleaners for screens and keyboards.
Wash pet beds and toys: Ensure they are clean and free from odours.

General Exterior Areas

Wash windows exterior: Clean the glass, frames, and sills.
Clean gutters and downspouts: Remove debris to ensure proper drainage.
Pressure wash siding: Remove dirt, mildew, and stains from the home's siding.
Inspect and clean the roof: Look for and remove any moss, debris, or branches.
Clean outdoor light fixtures: Remove bugs, cobwebs, and grime.
Wash doors, including garage doors: Wipe down both the front door and garage door.

Porch, Deck, and Patio

Sweep and wash decks, porches, and patios: Remove debris and use an appropriate cleaner for the surface.
Clean and treat wooden surfaces: If you have a wooden deck or furniture, consider re-staining or applying a sealant.
Wash outdoor furniture: Clean fabric cushions, metal, plastic, and wood surfaces.
Clean and organize outdoor storage areas: This includes sheds, garages, and storage boxes.

Landscaping and Garden

Tidy up garden beds: Clear out dead plants, weeds, and debris.
Prune trees and shrubs: Remove dead or overgrown branches to encourage healthy growth.
Refresh mulch: Add new mulch to garden beds to suppress weeds and retain moisture.
Clean garden tools and equipment: Ensure your tools are ready for planting season.

Driveways and Walkways

Pressure wash driveways and walkways: Remove stains, moss, and debris.
Repair cracks and potholes: Address any damage to prevent further deterioration.
Re-seal surfaces if necessary: Consider applying a sealant to concrete or asphalt surfaces to extend their lifespan.

Additional Exterior Areas

Clean and check outdoor HVAC units: Remove any debris around the unit and ensure it's in good working order.
Wash fences: Clean all types of fencing materials, from wood to vinyl.
Clean out bird baths and feeders: Ensure they are sanitary for wildlife.
Clean and inspect outdoor play equipment: Check for safety and cleanliness.
Clean and organize the grill area: Prepare your grill for barbecue season by thoroughly cleaning it.
Open and clean the pool: If you have a pool, spring is the time to get it ready for use. Clean the cover before removing it, balance the water chemistry, and clean the pool's interior.
Inspect and clean pool equipment: Check pumps, filters, and other equipment.

Whew… this is a long list. Remember, you don't have to tackle everything at once. Create a schedule that spreads out these tasks to make spring cleaning more manageable… small sections, large results.

When you plan on selling your home and are looking for the perfect and successful tips and tricks on how to make sure your home is clean enough and ready for showings or you simply want to do a thorough spring home cleaning don’t forget these spots in your home:

Carpet Stains
Bathroom Exhaust
Mold in Shower
Tub Cleaning
Kitchen Cabinets

And I’ll be throwing in another home tip for outdoors … something everyone comes across and most people don’t know what to do about it. (Read on to learn more and hear about this last tip!!)

1.) IRON OUT CARPET STAINS:

Pull out your iron, a towel or cloth that you don’t mind throwing out after possibly due to stealing the stains from the carpet with, and Windex (warning with Blue Windex in case the you’re using it on a white carpet unless fade blue is what you want your beautifully white carpet to go too). So spray the Windex on the stain in the carpet, place the towel/cloth on the stain and iron down on it.
It would only make sense, right? The heat of the iron should activate the cleaner and hopefully remove the entire stain (all depending on the stain you’ve got going on there on your carpet). Don’t expect the whole stain to come out after a short time ironing the first round. You have to iron longer and if necessary spray some more Windex too.

2.) CLEAN THE BATHROOM EXHAUST

When I am cleaning my bathroom I like to keep it extra clean and pay good attention to details … but who thinks of the ceiling when you clean any room in your home? But next time you’re cleaning your bathroom take a look at the exhaust in there. Isn’t it just a mess!?! And to take a cloth to it and try to get into all those tiny places, No Thank-you! A simple blast of canned air with get rid of all the dust and mess in and around the exhaust just like that. Try it out and let me know what you think of it.

3.) GET MOLD OUT OF THE SHOWER

Some people may not have come across this problem in their home and others never had it quite this bad looking. Mold in the shower is incredibly hard to get out. You can’t just scrub at it constantly and hard because you’ll eat away at the grout, and then the mold will get into the walls … then you’d have yourself quite the problem! Anyways, simply buy yourself some two items: bleach and cotton beauty coils, used for perms. The two together work miracles, I’m telling you!! Cut a piece of cotton coil and soak it in the bleach. Let it sit on the mold over night, and you may want to use a q-tip or something to press the coil to the molded area it’s the easy way and you don’t get any bleach on you’re fingers. And credit to Jessica @ This Blessed Life for her story.

4.) A TUB THAT CLEANS ITSELF

If I told you to mix together half dish soap and half vinegar and spray it on your tub, let it sit for an hour then just wipe it and you’ll have a tub that cleaned itself, would you believe me? Let me tell you, something like this doesn’t happen everyday but it works! It really works. Throw away those hours spent kneeling down and scrubbing at your tub to have it shine again. Dawn dish soap and vinegar work miracles together; any mother that has more then enough cleaning and work to do at home would appreciate any miracles. You just wipe the grime away with a rag and you’re tub will sparkle I promise you.

5.) KITCHEN CABINET GUNK REMOVER

All I can say is vegetable oil and baking soda! yet again another home cleaning trick that can be achieved with only two, kitchen cabinet ingredients that everyone has. Mix the two ingredients in in a bowl together creating more of a pasty substance. Whether you choose to use your fingers, a cloth, or a toothbrush to get into every nook, the process is as simple as rubbing the paste on your kitchen cabinets and you’re sure to have all the grim rub off into the paste as it falls off the cabinet while rubbing. Continue to rub more paste as needed. So simple! Yet very effective. Check out the image of the balls of paste that have fallen with the grim. Impressive but disgusting

And now your promised outdoor tip added in…

6.) CLEANING OIL STAINS OUT OF YOUR DRIVEWAY!!

Did you now this was even possible? I mean let’s be honest for a second, who really looks at those oil stains unless they are over powering our driveway. Then to really look into how to remove it and actually get to it … And just before you start cleaning those oil stains outside today or tomorrow, put yourself in your neighbors shoes … I could just imagine them saying, “How weird is that neighbor of ours, honey… take a look. She/He is scrubbing their driveway?” or “Mommy look at our neighbor brushing their driveway!” Ahahah

Everybody appreciates and clean home and out door yard and area. Getting rid of those oil stains would just be amazing! Check it out: Pour-N-Restore. You may have never noticed the oil stains, or you have and didn’t worry about removing the stain, or you have noticed it, research ways to remove the stains and have come across a ton of ideas. Most experts would suggest using a brick to grind cat litter into the concrete but this doesn’t seem to remove the stain completely but just the oils. Try Pour-N-Restore. Simply apply it to the stain and use a brush to scrub at it. Like shown in the image below the liquid substance will soak up the oils and remove the stain leaving a powder like substance behind. (look at me sounding so smart using fancy words :P). pick up the powder and there you have yourself a freshly clean driveway… Now listen to your neighbor’s saying, “Honey, look at that!”

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