Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Printable Spring Cleaning List




Every year I make a large master list of all the spring cleaning that needs to be done. This is my list for this year. What is on your spring cleaning list? To print this list, click on the save page as pdf button. Then, print the list off using Adobe reader available for free here.

Spring Cleaning List
Kitchen:

Change water filter
Wash pot holders
Clean appliances: coffee maker, oven, stove, blender, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher
Check dishwasher hoses for leaks
Eat out freezer, refrigerator, and pantry
Mop kitchen floor including under stove
Clean trashcan
Organize pantry and cabinets
Clean floor, counters, cabinets, walls, light fixtures, windows and ceiling
Clean kitchen range hood screens
Wipe down blinds, wash curtains and windows
Go through cook books and get rid of unused cook books
Update recipe binder
Make a donation to the food pantry
Sell or donate any unwanted dishes or appliances

Living room:

Wash walls, ceiling, door, floors
Clean couch
Dust TV and other electronics
Dust book and book shelves
Wash curtains
Donate unwanted toys and books
Change smoke detector battery

Bedrooms:

Wash curtains, wipe down blinds, wash windows
Change out wardrobe and donate unwanted items
Replace any worn out clothing and shoes
Vacuum and turn mattress
Switch to summer sheets and blankets
Launder pillows
Clean out closet, dresser and night stand drawers
Dust surfaces
Wash walls, ceiling, and door
Change smoke detector battery

Laundry Room:

Mend clothes
Donate unwanted clothes and shoes
Check washer hose connections
Run washer with just white vinegar
Wipe down walls of dryer with damp cloth and clean out lint trap
Dust shelves and surfaces
Clean floors including behind washer and dryer
Clean window
Wipe down iron with baking soda and water using Q-tips® to get inside holes
Clean cat litter box and change filter

Bathrooms:

Clean shower, mirror, sink, toilet, floor, door
Clean trash can
Wash window and wipe blinds
Wash walls and ceiling
Remove mineral build up from shower head
Remove any unwanted items from medicine cabinet
Dust air vents
Inventory items in linen closet, remove any unwanted items, dust shelves

Office:

File taxes
Wash curtains, wipe down blinds, wash windows
Dust computer, desk, and book shelves
Vacuum office chair
Dust light fixture, walls, and ceiling
Clean yoga mat and other work out accessories
Clean out e-mail box, book marks, and other internet files
Organize pictures and saved files
Update home management binder, insurance binder, and financial binder
Update budget, investment accounts, insurance
Clean out filing cabinet and remove any unnecessary files
Plan school year
Clean out arts and craft supplies
Vacuum

Outside:

Sweep porches and clean door mats
Remove any debris
Remove winter mulch from garden
Fertilize garden
Plan and plant spring garden
Plan summer garden
Clean and organize outdoor toys
Clean grill and grilling accessories
Fill bird feeders, clean out bird houses, and bird baths
Wash outside windows
Wash sides of house
Clean out gutters
Clean exhaust fan outlets and air conditioning coils
Check roof
Check drainage around house
Check for signs of rodents, bats, or termites
Remove insulation around faucets and check hoses
Reacclimatize plants to the outdoors that were stored indoors for winter
Put up clothes lines

Car:

Change oil and air filters
Wash and wax exterior
Vacuum interior
Wipe down vinyl and plastic with a damp cloth and all purpose cleaner
Wash windows
Clean out glove compartment and other storage areas
Remove unnecessary toys from car
Check insurance cards and registration
Update emergency kit

Garage:

Clean and organize tools
Remove any trash and unwanted items
Sweep floors
Dust shelves and surfaces
Perform maintenance of bikes, mowers, and other equipment
Check for sign of rodents, bats, roaches, or termites

Miscellaneous Items:

Trim dead leaves off of house plants
Fertilize houseplants
Get sports physicals, check vaccines up to date for people and pets
Schedule dental cleaning and vision appointment
Check fire extinguisher
Wash brooms and mops
Update emergency kit, eat out any food in kit
Change air filters
Test for radon
Clean door knobs
Change vacuum cleaner filter
Purchase fire wood


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