Spring is a fresh start which makes it a perfect time to clean up your house and we are talking about the entire house, not just the regular care. To properly get the job done, it’s always good to have a plan so you don’t miss a thing.

In this article, we share with you a complete guide on spring home cleaning that you can follow easily.

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1 Spring Home Cleaning

1.1 Prepare these supplies:

1.2 Follow these steps:

1.2.1 Handle the dishes

1.2.2 Replace the bedding

1.2.3 Clean the mattress

1.2.4 Declutter everything

1.2.5 Dust and wipe the entire house

1.2.6 Dust the air vents, air filters, and radiators

1.2.7 Further-clean the windows and doors

1.2.8 Vacuum the floor

1.2.9 Treat the stains on your carpet

1.2.10 Treat the upholstery

Spring Home Cleaning

Prepare these supplies:

Dish soap
Dish detergent
Laundry detergent
Baking soda
Vinegar
Bleach-based cleaner
Multipurpose cleaner
Bathroom cleaner
Toilet cleaner
Surface cleaner
Degreasing spray
Cleaning cloth
Sponge
Duster
Broom
Mop
Rubber gloves

Follow these steps:

Handle the dishes

One of the most challenging things to keep in mind in spring home cleaning is how to start it. Some home experts recommend starting with the easiest stuff, and getting the dishes done is the best answer. This is the basic step that could ease you to handle the other things later.

Washing dishes is a daily task that you always do on a regular basis. It’s a good start to move to more daunting steps in your spring home cleaning.

You can put more durable dishes in your dishwasher and hand-wash the fragile ones.

Replace the bedding

You can’t skip washing your bedding in every spring cleaning. It may require some time to get done but it’s surely a must. You can begin with the cleaning process before moving forward.

Here’s what you can do:

Strip your bedding.
Wash everything which includes the bed sheets, pillowcases, and comforters.
If you find some stains, you can treat them by sprinkling some baking soda before throwing the linens into the washing machines.
Depending on how dirty your linens are, you may need to repeat the steps (running several cycles around).
You might want to take breaks between one entire step to another.

Clean the mattress

Alongside cleaning the bedding, you need to also handle your mattress while it’s bare. This step is often overlooked by a lot of homeowners.

Here’s what you can do:

Remove loose debris and dust from your mattress with the vacuum.
If you find some stains, mix vinegar and dish soap to treat them.
If possible, you can flip your mattress.
Sprinkle some baking soda to odorize the mattress if necessary.

Declutter everything

Of course, clutter is a huge obstacle that will just make your cleaning process. Inspect your house, and declutter everything.

Here’s what you can do:

You can begin to declutter your house with obvious stuff like cleaning the trash can, washing the dirty clothes, and putting the items back in their designated place.
Collecting things that you no longer need or want is not a good habit that will just mess up your house. You can pack those items to give them away to the donation facility.

Dust and wipe the entire house

Spring is the right time to clean the dust that has been built up around your house. Grab your duster, walk around your house, and clean up the surface. Below are the areas that you can’t miss to dust and wipe:

The pieces of furniture (tables, chairs, ottoman, etc)
Storage station (shelves, cabinets, cupboards, etc)
Light fixtures, fans, and other decor items
Stairs and handrails
Crown moldings, trims, and baseboards
Window blinds and sills
Door frames

A quick tip, always works the dusting step from top to bottom. It’s to avoid the dust to fall back down to the surface that you just cleaned.

You may also find other kinds of mess as you dust around like cobwebs and aged stains. Use the duster to remove cobwebs and a damp cleaning cloth to clean dirty surfaces.

Dust the air vents, air filters, and radiators

When it comes to dust, the air vents, air filters, and radiators are the spots where it often builds up. Once you are sure that you have dusted the surfaces around, take a moment to inspect those spots.

Here’s what you can do:

You can use a duster to wipe down your air vents and radiators.
To clean your air filter, you need to remove the filters first and then vacuum them to remove the loose debris and dust. You may also need to replace the air filters with the new ones since they need to get replaced every 3 months anyway.

Further-clean the windows and doors

Dusting may not be enough to properly clean the windows and doors, so you need to deep clean them around.

Here’s what you can do:

Once you have dusted the windows and doors.
If you have some screens, open up the windows and doors, then clean them with a vacuum or wet sponge.
Use the surface cleaner to get rid of dust, scuffs, and gunk. For glass surfaces, you can use commercial glass cleaner.
Make sure that you handle both sides of the doors and windows.

Vacuum the floor

Now, the dust and debris are spread around your flooring, so you have to vacuum it. Use the cleaner’s attachment so you can reach the difficult areas like baseboards, corners, and under the furniture.

Here’s what you can do:

First, vacuum the carpet as dirt, grime, and loose debris may get trapped around.
Next, move to the tiles.
Sweep and move the surface after vacuuming.

Treat the stains on your carpet

There may be some stains on your carpet that can’t be removed after the vacuuming process. It’s time to treat the stains with dish soap or laundry detergent.

Here’s what you can do:

Apply the cleaning solution to the affected area.
Rinse the cleaning residue with cold water.

Treat the upholstery

You can begin with vacuuming the upholstery to remove dust and debris. To handle difficult stains, use laundry detergent or dish soap. If necessary, you can also use a steam cleaner.