Now that Spring is officially here (so it has warmed up from 75 to 80) it is that time to start your Spring Cleaning. Here is a checklist to follow to make sure get all of those spots that might get ignored the rest of the year.
Takeaway: vinegar is your best friend when it comes to a lot of cleaning solutions.
Exterior
- Wash windows (inside too)
- Spray out trash and recycle bins
- Clean patio furniture
- Organize your garage
- Pressure wash driveway, sidewalks and patio
Kitchen
- Oven - use the self-cleaning function -or- use a mixture of vinegar and baking soda for those baked-on spots and scrub with a score pad
- Microwave - fill a bowl with 1 cup water and 4-5 tablespoons vinegar. Microwave until the solution boils. Let cool and wipe clean
- Refrigerator - remove shelves, door bins and crisper drawers and wash in warm, soapy water. Wipe down inside the fridge with a bacteria killing cleaner
- Range - clean range of crumbs and grease. Baking soda & vinegar will do the trick on those stains
- Pantry - clean out and organize your pantry
Bedrooms
- Organize dresser drawers and closet (consider donating anything you no longer wear)
- Rotate your mattress
- Clean all bedding & pillows
Bathrooms
- Thoroughly clean toilets
- Replace shower curtain liner
- Scrub shower and/or tub
- Soak shower head in vinegar overnight to remove build-up and improve water pressure
- Pro-Tip - Use RainX on glass showers to reduce water and soap stains
Living Room/Family Room
- Move and vacuum under furniture
- Remove cushions and vacuum in those hard to reach spots
- Roll up area rugs and vacuum underneath
Laundry Room
- Thoroughly clean lint filter and vacuum inside lint trap
- Clean behind washer and dryer
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