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The season of renewal is upon us, which means it’s time to get rid of the clutter, grime and dust bunnies that have been breeding inside your home since, well, last spring.
But cleaning and tidying your home from top to bottom is no easy feat. That's why we've put together a spring-cleaning checklists for you to use as your guide. Tackle smudged windows, dull floors and dusty windowpanes with the general checklist, then work your way through the room-by-room cleaning tips until your entire home sparkles like new.
Download or print our free spring-cleaning checklists or keep scrolling to find out how to thoroughly clean every room. Our advice: Check items off the list once completed so you can keep track of your progress.
A cleaner, tidier home awaits.
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Simplify your spring-cleaning routine with this targeted list of tidy-up tasks. You can take our free, printable house cleaning checklist with you as you zip from room to room, hitting all the major spots. Not only will it streamline dusting, vacuuming, washing and polishing, but it’ll help you declutter and reorganize for the new season too.
Granted all the time you spend in your kitchen, it's bound to get messy. While you should wipe away crumbs and clean up spills as they happen, now is the time to zero in on deep kitchen cleaning gunky drains, grease-slicked range hoods, the insides of major appliances and the outsides of small ones.
Start with a general tidy-up, and then do a deeper dive to thoroughly spring clean the kitchen.
More on how to clean the kitchen sink, faucets, sponges and the garbage disposal.
More on how to clean the dishwasher.
More on how to clean the stovetop, the oven and stainless steel appliances.
More on how to clean the microwave with vinegar.
More on how to clean the refrigerator and the freezer.
More on how to clean the kitchen floor.
More on how to clean light switches and plates.
More on how to remove mildew.
More on how to organize cabinets, drawers and the pantry.
More on how to clean a coffee maker, Keurig and coffee grinder.
More on how to clean a stand mixer.
More on how to clean a blender.
Since the bathroom is one of the most-used rooms in the house (and the place where everyone cleans up), it needs more attention than other rooms. You probably do a cursory clean of it every week or so, but your bathroom spring-cleaning efforts should go further to remove soap scum build-up, graying grout, mold and hard water stains.
More on how to clean bathroom fan vent covers.
More on how to clean the bathroom sink and drain.
More on how to clean your shower, tile grout, glass shower door and shower curtain.
More on how to clean your bathtub and its drain.
More on how to clean the toilet.
More on how to clean the bathroom floor.
More on how to get the smell out of towels.
More on how to clean hair brushes.
More on how to clean your makeup bag and brushes.
This the room you live in, but often do you really clean it? We’re talking vacuuming upholstery, washing curtains and disinfecting grimy light switches. Let this checklist be your guide on how to properly clean your living room.
More on how to clean upholstery and wood furniture.
More on how to clean the television.
More on how to clean walls and the ceiling fan, along with tips for window cleaning.
More on cleaning light switches and plates.
More on how to vacuum and clean hardwood floors, plus tips for rug and carpet cleaning.
Your bedroom is a haven of rest and relaxation, but it also pulls double duty as an office, storage closet and, well, everything else. At this point, it’s probably been a little neglected. Start with your usual daily bedroom tidy-up, then follow this checklist for a top-to-bottom refresh.
More on how to clean your closet.
More on how to properly fold clothes.
More on how to organize your nightstand.
More on how to clean and organize your jewelry.
More on how to clean a ceiling fan.
More on how to clean a headboard.
More on how to wash sheets, clean pillows and clean a duvet.
More on how to clean a mattress and wash a mattress pad.
More on cleaning light switches and plates.
More on how to clean the bedroom floor.
More on how to clean windows.
Even rooms devoted to cleaning get dirty, so the laundry room should definitely be part of your spring-cleaning agenda. Even if your laundry “room” isn't really a room itself, the machines themselves need some annual attention.
More on how to clean the washing machine.
More on how to clean the dryer.
More on how to organize your laundry room.
The space where you go to get stuff done needs a little work, too. Take some time to tidy up your at-home office so you can get your job done in a clean and decluttered environment.
You've tackled all the main rooms in your house, which means it's time Since every home is different, here’s a catch-all checklist to help ensure you get every area of your living space disinfected, tidied and freshened up for the new season.
Jen Laskey is an award-winning health and lifestyle writer, editor and content strategist based in New York City.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle editor at TODAY.com, where she writes, edits and optimizes content in the lifestyle space. Previously, she covered home, holiday and gifts at Good Housekeeping.