What is the best way to spring clean?

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of spring cleaning your home room by room? We’ve compiled a list of our favourite time-saving and cost-effective tips to help you spruce up your house after the long winter months. 

Follow these spring cleaning ideas and strategies to renew and tidy your home this season from dust and grime now is the perfect time for deep cleaning.

Comprehensive Spring Cleaning Checklist for the Whole House

Before you break out the duster and mop, it pays to have a plan of attack. To make your home sparkle from top to bottom, follow this step-by-step checklist—no need for a specialty cleaning crew, just a bit of elbow grease and a sprinkle of good old-fashioned determination.

1. Address Those Once-A-Year Tasks

Spring is the prime time to tackle deep-cleaning chores that don’t make the regular rotation. Add these to your list:

• Clean windows inside and out. For a streak-free finish, pick a cloudy day and use a mix of vinegar and water, wiping down with a microfiber cloth.
• Dust overlooked surfaces—baseboards, door frames, walls, and ceilings. Warm, soapy water and a sponge will freshen up these easy-to-miss spots.
• Deep-clean carpets and rugs. Rent a hot water extractor or use a foaming carpet cleaner to lift stubborn dirt and revive fibers.

2. Move and Clean Behind Furniture & Appliances

Dust and crumbs have a way of living where the vacuum doesn’t reach. Drag out the sofa, roll up rugs, and nudge kitchen appliances away from the wall (just enough to squeeze in the vacuum hose), then banish the buildup.

3. Refresh Furniture & Upholstery

• Polish wood furniture using a homemade blend: a splash of olive oil mixed with vinegar or lemon juice applied with a microfiber cloth.
• Revitalize leather by applying a dedicated cleaner and conditioner. For suede, coax life back into the nap with a suede brush.
• Vacuum fabric upholstery thoroughly, using attachments to reach crevices where dust likes to hide.

4. Spruce Up Window Treatments

Curtains and drapes are dust magnets. Instead of a full wash, use your vacuum’s upholstery attachment. For sheer curtains, toss them in the dryer (low heat) with a dryer sheet for a quick freshening.

5. Shine Up Light Fixtures

Get to grips with light fixtures and ceiling fans. Use an extendable duster to avoid balancing on chairs, and wipe bulbs with a cloth lightly dampened with vinegar—just be sure they’re cool and your hands are dry.

6. Declutter and Organize

Clutter has a way of sneaking up over winter. Arm yourself with boxes or bags for sorting—one for donations, one for items to toss, and another for garage sale finds—and get ruthless. Everything you keep deserves a proper place.

7. Update Your Wardrobe and Storage

Time to retire mittens and wool socks for the season. Store off-season clothes in labeled bins and move spring favorites to the fore. Label everything, so finding winter scarves next year is a breeze.

8. Check On Home Safety

Use your cleaning marathon as a chance to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, replace any batteries, and check your fire extinguisher’s gauge. If you don’t have an extinguisher (ideally in the kitchen and garage), add it to your shopping list.

9. Spruce Up the Exterior

• Refresh exterior paint as needed, or just do touch-ups if your home is still in tip-top shape.
• Give the siding, walkways, and deck a good pressure wash. This not only boosts curb appeal but stops mold and mildew in their tracks. If you’re unsure about using a pressure washer, many local hardware stores offer professional help.

With your checklist in hand and your favorite playlist queued up, spring cleaning becomes less of a mountain and more of a series of speedy sprints. Get started and let your home shine from the inside out!

Supplies Required for Spring Cleaning – Best Way to Spring Clean

You may believe that in order to complete this list, you’ll need to visit your local Target and stock up on cleaning goods. You’ll be astonished to learn that much of what’s necessary is likely already in your possession.

Aside from some food waste simply some old coffee grounds and citrous peels, you’ll also need:

• Baking soda 1/2 cup
• Vinegar (white)
• Cloths made of microfiber
• Dish detergent/ All purpose cleaner
• Carpet cleaner with foam
• a used toothbrush
• Sponge made of melamine foam
• Drying sheets
• Remove everything from your refrigerator

The first item on the spring cleaning checklist is to clear out the refrigerator. There’s no better time than now to get rid of old food and condiments, clean your refrigerator shelves, and clean the drawers. Remove the bins and clean them in warm, soapy water before replacing them in the fridge.

You’ve definitely heard of using a sprinkle of baking soda to deodorise the fridge, but did you know that your morning coffee may rescue the day in another way? If baking soda isn’t enough to deodorise your fridge, coffee absorbs odours well. Spread freshly ground coffee evenly on a tray and place it in the fridge for 24 hours to eliminate lingering food odours.

While you’re at it, take the opportunity to check expiration dates, wipe down sticky bottles, and organize your shelves by food type—dairy with dairy, veggies with veggies, and all those mystery sauces together for easy access.

Refresh Your Garbage Disposal

Cleaning your waste disposal is simpler than you would believe. To begin with, run a few ice cubes through the machine to sharpen and clean the impellers. Then, while the disposal is running, add a few lemon or orange peels to eliminate odors and start fresh with a subtle citrous aroma.

This is a natural method to clean your trash disposal, as well as a terrific way to use up citrus peels. Remember to rinse with cold water for a minute after, ensuring any remaining debris is flushed away.

Drain Clogs Must Be Removed

This affordable DIY spring cleaning trick will clean your shower drains. Pour 12 cup baking soda and 1/4 cup of table salt down the drain, followed by 1 cup of warm vinegar, which will froth with the mixture. After 15 minutes, pour 30 seconds of hot water down the drain.

Have you noticed that water is draining slower than usual?  a simple, natural method for unclogging drains using vinegar and baking soda, so you can prevent future obstructions.Consider tackling all the bathroom drains at once for efficiency and a sense of accomplishment.

Replacement of Cleaning Supplies

This may seem like an oxymoron, but how clean can your home truly be if you clean it using unclean supplies? Replace any rags, brushes, or sponges that have been used often in the last several months. These objects should be cleaned after each usage, and to avoid germs, they should be replaced as they get worn.

Spring cleaning is also an excellent opportunity to thoroughly clean your most-used appliances and cleaning products. Take a moment to sort through your cleaning cabinet, toss out nearly empty bottles, and restock essentials so you’re prepared for any mess.

How to Clean Your Vacuum in the Spring?

Before you begin cleaning your vacuum, make sure it is disconnected. Then, empty the bag or dust chamber and wipe off the casing, hoses, and any attachments using a moist cloth soaked in mild detergent. 

To clean the vacuum’s brush, use scissors or a seam ripper to quickly remove hair and other fibres caught on the beater bar and bristles.

Don’t forget to check and replace the vacuum filter if necessary—spring is a perfect time to do these once-a-year maintenance tasks that keep your cleaning tools in top shape.

How to Clean Your Washer and Dryer in Spring?

Wipe off the exterior of your washer and dryer with a moist microfiber cloth and some mild dishwashing solutions to clean them. Then, rinse with a little water and pat dry. 

To remove lint and detergent residue, wipe the interior of your washing machine with a moist cloth. Make sure to completely empty or clean out your dryer vent to eliminate any remaining lint and avoid a fire hazard.

Pace yourself and concentrate on one area at a time. You’ve crept out of hibernation and want to start spring cleaning, but if you bite off more than you can chew, you’ll burn out and abandon the job before it’s finished. Tackle the big chores first, then reward yourself with the smaller, more satisfying ones.

Before you even think about dusting or scrubbing, take a moment to tackle the clutter. Start by picking up and eliminating anything that doesn’t belong in each room. If the mess feels overwhelming, set aside a few short, focused “power sessions” dedicated just to organizing. Arm yourself with a few boxes: one for garage sale treasures, another for donations, and a good old garbage bag for anything that needs to go. As you sort, make sure to return the keepers to their rightful places. By clearing the decks first, you’ll set yourself up for a much smoother—and far less daunting—cleaning spree.

Remove Streaks from Windows

One of our favourite spring cleaning techniques is to use a microfiber cloth to wipe your windows on an overcast day. Because cleaners like Windex dry faster on heated windows, washing them in bright sunshine, as well as wiping them down with paper towels, may generate streaks.

Use the upholstery attachment on your vacuum to remove dust and clean window coverings. Most curtains may be dried on low heat with a fabric softener sheet for a deeper refresh.

Another usage for a keyboard cleaner outside of the workplace is cleaning your blinds. Use a can of keyboard cleaner to swiftly remove dust and debris from your blinds, and then vacuum the room.

Remember, windows and window coverings are best cleaned as a yearly ritual, and spring’s mild temperatures make it the ideal season to let in some fresh air while you work.

Beautify Your Bedding

Fresh linens are the epitome of “spring cleaning.” Flip your mattress, wash your pillows, and air out your comforters now.

We suggest washing your pillows in the washing machine with 12 cup baking soda added to the detergent. Use your dryer’s air cycle to fluff and prolong the life of your pillows by running a load with two tennis balls in socks.

Take your comforter and blankets outdoors to air out, and then put them through the dryer’s air cycle with a fabric softener sheet for added freshness.

This is also an excellent time to turn your mattress, which you should do every six months. Are you ready to start over with a new bed? Here’s how to know whether your mattress needs to be replaced.

Use this opportunity to swap out heavy winter bedding for lighter spring options, and maybe even treat yourself to a fresh set of sheets—because nothing says “new season, new start” like crisp linens.

Carpet and tile cleaning at the same time

Throughout the winter, your carpets and tile floors take a battering, and this spring cleaning tip allows you to clean them with a single solution. While you’re cleaning the carpet using a foam carpet cleaner, such as Resolve, you may also clean the tile grout.

Allow the carpet foam to settle for 10 minutes around the borders of each tile. Then, using a scrub brush or an old toothbrush, scrub the cleanser away. Keep a cloth nearby to clean off any dirt that falls into the gaps while you scrape.

If you’re feeling ambitious, move furniture to vacuum underneath and reach spots that haven’t seen daylight since last spring.

To remove dust and residue, use dryer sheets

Your house accumulates more dust than you may expect over the winter, but it can be difficult to determine how much has gathered when sunlight isn’t streaming in every day. Fortunately, there’s an easy method to clean up using something you probably already have lying around.

When cleaning your house, use dryer sheets to dust gadgets, lamp shades, ceiling fans and appliances. The sheets feature anti-static qualities that prevent dust from adhering to the screens or stainless steel.

Dryer sheets may also be used to remove soap scum from shower doors, wipe food residue from pots and pans, clean your curtains, and remove pet hair from your sofa, among other things.

For those high or tricky spots like ceiling fans or light fixtures, grab a microfiber or lint-free cloth—if you can reach it—or attach it to an extendable duster to avoid teetering on a ladder. If you’re dealing with especially grimy bulbs, lightly dampen your cloth with a bit of vinegar before wiping; just make sure the bulbs are cool to the touch and your hands are dry for safety’s sake. And remember: dust these fixtures before tackling the rest of the room so any rogue dust bunnies don’t undo your hard work on freshly cleaned surfaces.

Clean Scuffs, Marks, and Other Spots Around the House

Housekeepers rejoice: 

Mr. Clean saves the day once again. With a Magic Eraser or a melamine foam sponge, you can remove anything from blemishes to mildew from your home’s interiors.

Put on some cleaning gloves and a Magic Eraser to remove scuffs from the walls, clean the cupboards, remove soap scum, and remove mildew from the shower curtain liners. These sponges make a noticeable difference quickly, so you’ll save time when cleaning your baseboards.

Tackle these little trouble spots room by room, and you’ll be amazed at the overall transformation.

Without Being Harsh, Remove Hard Water

We offer a natural spring cleaning technique to eliminate hard water build-up around your taps, sink sprayer, shower head, or refrigerator water tray and without chemicals.

Fill a spray bottle halfway with distilled white vinegar, saturate the cleaning area, and let it sit for 20 minutes. Wrapping vinegar-soaked paper towels over the handles of your faucets is the simplest method to clean them. Then, using an old toothbrush, scrub the hard water away.

Add these once-a-year tasks to your spring routine, and you’ll welcome warmer weather with a sparkling, refreshed home that’s ready for the season ahead.