Even if you’re a pro at staying on top of mess throughout the year, there’s undoubtedly spots in your home that haven’t received any TLC in a while.

Set aside a weekend or two to scrub your home from top to bottom, getting rid of all the dust, grime and clutter that’s built up over the last year. To help you get organised and stay on track, we’ve put together a spring cleaning checklist. Going room by room, here are some big and small tasks to keep in mind to achieve a sparkling clean home. 

Throughout the house:

  • Dust light fittings and ceiling fans
  • Clean windowsills and window tracks
  • Clean blinds and curtains
  • Clean the baseboards
  • Get rid of cobwebs
  • Disinfect all switches, handles and knobs
  • Vacuum, mop or shampoo your floors
  • Wash windows inside and out
  • Clean out any vents
  • Dust mirrors and frames
  • Check the batteries in all your smoke detectors

Kitchen:

  • Empty the fridge and freezer, then wipe and disinfect them both inside and out
  • Clean behind and underneath the fridge
  • Defrost the freezer
  • Wipe down all your benchtop appliances
  • Clean out the microwave
  • Deep clean the oven and stovetop
  • Sanitise the sink and drain
  • Sanitise all countertops
  • Clear out the pantry, getting rid of any expired products
  • Wipe down cupboard shelves and doors
  • Clean and disinfect the kitchen bin

Bedroom:

  • Organise drawers and wardrobe space, getting rid of any clothes you don’t wear
  • Rotate and deep clean your mattress
  • Wash all bed linen
  • Disinfect kids’ toys
  • Clean under the bed
  • Wipe down lampshades and any décor

Bathroom:

  • Organise drawers and cupboards, getting rid of expired products
  • Scrub the shower, bath and sink
  • Clear the drain
  • Scrub the toilet
  • Wash the shower curtain or clean shower doors
  • Clean and disinfect hair or makeup brushes
  • Clean the shower head
  • Scrub the tile grout

Home office:

  • Organise shelves and drawers
  • Disinfect your computer, keyboard and mouse
  • Clean all dust and crumbs out of your keyboard
  • Organise and recycle unnecessary paperwork

Laundry:

  • Clean out lint traps
  • Wipe down the washing machine and dryer
  • Wash behind and underneath the washing machine and dryer
  • Organise your cleaning products

Living room:

  • Vacuum upholstered furniture and rugs
  • Polish any other furniture
  • Organise shelves and drawers
  • Wipe down all appliances
  • Wipe down shelves, tables and any other surfaces
  • Wash cushion covers and throw blankets

Outdoor spaces:

  • Organise your garage
  • Sweep and/or pressure wash the porch and decking
  • Wash outdoor furniture
  • Hose down the bins, inside and out
  • Wash window screens in soapy water
  • Wash the outside of windows
  • Wipe down plant pots
  • Clean or replace any door mats

To make a top-to-bottom spring clean as easy and stress-free as possible, check out our wide range of cleaning solutions for any household surface.