Spring Cleaning 2012

I didn't change my list up much from last year, just a few things here and there...

Hopefully it will give you some ideas for your spring cleaning checklist!

• Dust EVERYTHING. Fans, plant shelves, lights, decorations, clocks, etc.
• Wipe down all doorknobs, light switches and power outlets.
• Spot clean walls and touch up paint where needed.
• Bathroom cabinets/drawers. Pull EVERYTHING out, wipe down inside of cabinet, sort contents into keep vs. toss, and organize keep pile back into cabinet/drawer.
• Kitchen cabinets/drawers. Pull EVERYTHING out, wipe down inside of cabinet, sort contents into keep vs. toss, and organize keep pile back into cabinet/drawer.
• Vacuum and Wipe down all baseboards with a damp rag. Touch up paint where needed.
• Vacuum and wipe down all doors/door frames with a damp rag.
• Dust and wipe all air vents.
• Change air filters.
• Clean ALL windows; glass, casing and sills.
• Dust, wipe down, windex. Clothes Closets. Pull EVERYTHING out, dust/wipe shelves, sort clothes and shoes into keep/donate/toss/store piles, and organize everything back into the closet.
• Linen closet. Pull out all towels/washcloths, toss any that are frayed/discolored/faded. (keep a few for garage towels)
• Pantries. Pull everything out, wipe down shelves, sort contents into still good/ expired. Toss expired and organize all good food back in.
• Pull out fridge, vacuum and mop behind and underneath.
• Pull out washer and dryer. Vacuum and wipe underneath, behind and all surfaces.
• Deep clean Laundry room.
• Defrost the deep freezer. Toss any expired food.
• Couches. Tip over, vacuum underneath. Vacuum under cushions.
• Wash ALL bedding, blankets, quilts and rugs – Discard/DI any unused.
• Wash shower curtains Spray house for bugs
• Empty Filing cabinet, sort into keep/toss.
• Pressure wash the house.
• Clean patio furniture.
• Deep clean BBQ.