Spring cleaning is so much more than just tidying up your apartment or doing a quick clean. Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to do a complete refresh of your apartment. We’ve created this comprehensive guide to walk you through the process, room by room, ensuring every nook and cranny gets the attention it deserves. Keep reading until the end for a downloadable checklist to help you stay on track with your cleaning!
Materials Needed
Before you dive into your spring cleaning, gather these essential materials:
- Cleaning solutions: All-purpose cleaner, glass cleaner, and disinfectant spray
- Powdered Tide laundry detergent
- Microfiber cloths
- Duster
- Vacuum cleaner
- Mop with bucket
- Reusable spray bottles
- Sponges
- Rubber gloves
- Trash bags
General Cleaning Tasks to Add to Your To-Do List
Before getting into the specifics of each room, there are some general cleaning tasks to tackle in each room of your apartment:
Declutter
Start by going through each room and getting rid of items you no longer need or use. Consider donating or giving away those items you haven’t used recently.
Dusting
Remove dust from surfaces, furniture, and fixtures using a microfiber cloth. Dusters are also great tools to get those hard-to-reach places, such as on top of your ceiling fans.
Vacuuming
Vacuum carpets, rugs, and upholstery in all of your rooms. Try to get those hard-to-reach areas you may usually skip in your cleaning routine, such as baseboards and vents.
Mopping
Clean all of your hard floors. Grab a bucket and mix up the ultimate floor-cleaning solution. One teaspoon of Tide powder laundry detergent mixed with one gallon of hot water creates one of the best cleaning solutions. It smells amazing and will leave your floors sparkling clean.
Window Cleaning
Wipe down windows, sills, and blinds for a clear view of the outdoors! Use a damp microfiber cloth to remove dirt and debris from your window sill. If your curtains are machine washable, throw them in the wash.
Baseboards
Clean all of your baseboards. First, vacuum with a bristled brush attachment. Then, wipe them down with a damp microfiber cloth or gentle all-purpose cleaner.
Room-By-Room Guide
Living room
- Clean under cushions
- Dust electronics
- Launder or dry clean cushion covers and throw blankets
- Organize any bookshelves, side tables, coffee tables, etc.
Kitchen
- Go through your fridge and pantry to dispose of all unwanted and expired items
- Clean inside and outside of small appliances, including the air fryer, microwave, toaster oven, etc.
- Deep clean your oven
- Wipe down all countertops
- Defrost the freezer
- Deep clean your sink with disinfectant spray
Bathroom
- Empty and clean out bathroom cabinets and drawers
- Organize toiletries and dispose of expired products
- Deep clean your shower and bathtub
- Deep clean the inside and outside of your toilet
- Wash all bathmats, towels, and shower curtains if possible
- Deep clean your sink with disinfectant spray
Bedroom
- Wash bedding, including sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers
- Rotate or flip mattress
- Clean under your bed
- Organize your bedside table
Utility Room
- Clean dryer vent
- Deep clean washing machine
- Organize laundry supplies
Balcony/Patio
- Blow or sweep off area to remove dirt and debris
- Scrub patio
- Clean outdoor furniture
Conducting a deep spring cleaning is an excellent way to refresh your apartment for the new season. Click the link below to download our spring cleaning checklist!
