Flowers are blossoming. Bees are buzzing. The grass is (finally) green again. Spring is here, and it’s time to bring that fresh, seasonal energy to your home organization strategy.
Before you start opening windows and tossing worn-out rugs and linens to the curb, Maid Brigade encourages you to embrace the spirit of spring with essential cleaning tasks that will spruce up even the dullest, most disorganized rooms. In fact, our spring cleaning checklist goes deeper than just cleaning. We’re invested in the idea of a home that looks tidy and perfectly put together — just in time for events like garden parties and graduation celebrations.
Here’s how you can make it happen (and how a professional cleaning service can help):
Your Room-By-Room Spring Cleaning Checklist
Whether you’re deep cleaning or just doing a quick spring clean sweep, this comprehensive checklist will take you from room to room for a whole-home organization strategy you can follow at your leisure:
Kitchen
First things first: the heart of your home. Sure, it’s easy to picture yourself standing at the counter to make a cup of coffee or a slice of toast, but there are hidden messes you need to tackle.
- Start with the fridge. Throw out expired items, reorganize condiments, and scrub everything from the interior shelves to those grimy exterior handles. You can also vacuum the coils and shift the fridge so you can fully mop and clean underneath.
- Move to the pantry and cabinets. Clean, scrub, and replace shelf liners as needed. Trust us, that old can of soup from 2022 isn’t going to be missed.
- Finish with the oven. If your oven has a self-cleaning function, use it! Otherwise, remove all dishes, pans, and oven racks so you can really scrub the interior as well as the door glass.
A newly organized kitchen could be what inspires you to try a new recipe you saw online or start a window box planter of herbs and flowers. But, if cleaning and organizing feel like they’re consuming too much of your time, a professional cleaning service like Maid Brigade can support your efforts by deep cleaning exterior appliances, stovetops, drip pans, and more.
Living Room
You and your family likely spend a lot of time in your living room. After months of cozying up inside to watch movies and avoid icy weather, dust has accumulated and your favorite candles just aren’t able to lighten things up like they used to. Are you ready to give the entire space a breath of fresh air?
- Do some serious dusting. This includes mirrors, frames, decorative items, furniture, and light fixtures. You can also crack a window and get the ceiling fan moving.
- Vacuum and polish. We’re talking upholstery, lamp shades, and carpets. And don’t forget to give your hardwood furniture a quick polish if it’s looking dull.
- Wash and shampoo. When was the last time your pillows and throw blankets got a good steam cleaning? Spring is the perfect time to wash your linens or swap in new ones. As for your carpets, a thorough vacuuming may not be enough. Shampooing will make them smell and feel better while improving the overall air quality in your home.
Dusting and vacuuming (and yes, that includes your furniture) are two of Maid Brigade’s specialties. While you’re busy planning a put-together look with every picture frame and potted plant perfectly in place, consider how our cleaning teams can help spruce up your living room by handling all the deep cleaning details.
Bathrooms
A clean, hygienic bathroom is a must for every season. Make guests feel welcome and, more importantly, give yourself the sparkling space you need to do your makeup and enjoy long, hot showers in peace.
- Tackle the tub and shower. We recommend mild, natural cleaning ingredients (think white vinegar and warm water) to get your tub and shower bright and shining.
- Wash, replace, and rearrange. Some things can be scrubbed (and saved) while others simply can’t. If your shower liners and curtains look like they’ve seen better days, there’s no harm in replacing them with new ones. And hey, maybe your bathrooms could use a pop of color. Going from plain white to exciting florals could be a sensible finishing touch for spring. Meanwhile, washing and rearranging bath mats and small items such as your soap dishes or your electric toothbrush can freshen up countertops and floors.
As you reorganize and potentially redesign your bathrooms, remember that sinks, toilets, and overlooked cracks and crevices could still use regular cleaning. That’s where Maid Brigade comes in. Our non-toxic cleaning solutions are as natural as you can get, leaving your bathrooms shiny and spotless without the harsh, lingering odor of bleach. We’ll also spot clean walls, scrub your mirrors, and give detailed attention to things like faucets, cabinet fronts, and windows.
Bedrooms
Your sanctuary. Your personal space. When you retreat to your bedroom at the end of the day, you’re looking forward to a clean, relaxing atmosphere and all your go-to comforts, like your favorite book resting on the bedside table. Use spring cleaning as an opportunity to make every bedroom in your home a true oasis of calm and rest.
- Really make the bed. Wash and change the sheets. This should include mattress covers, throw pillows, and even the stuffed animals your kids cuddle with on a regular basis.
- Flip the mattress. Your quality of sleep and the longevity of your mattress will thank you. If you use a pillow top mattress, you can simply rotate instead.
- Dream up new decor. From the artwork on the walls to the general color scheme of your sheets, shelf trinkets, and drapes, take a moment to swap out decor and experiment with a fresh appearance.
Don’t let your sanctuary become a source of cleaning stress. Maid Brigade can complement your home organization tactics with the kind of cleaning that addresses every corner of the room — even the dust bunnies under the bed. If you request custom cleaning services, our teams can also change the sheets on your bed, do laundry, and generally tidy up so your bedroom stays as comfortable as can be.
Every Room
Let’s think about your home from a big picture perspective. What ties our spring cleaning checklist together?
- Focus on floors. Baseboards, floor vents, and door jambs deserve some extra love and attention. Dust and vacuum as needed to get every room looking brand new.
- Move to windows and blinds. Both the inside and the outside of your windows could use a dose of springtime shine. Group windowsills, walls, and doors into this task for an undeniably clean feeling.
- Keep lighting and hard-to-reach areas shining. Look to the ceiling to finish up. Fans and light fixtures may be in desperate need of dusting, and you can replace burnt out light bulbs while you’re at it.
Hidden cobwebs aren’t just going to remove themselves, and your floors aren’t going to mop themselves, either. When every room starts to feel too overwhelming, Maid Brigade will happily handle these final finishing touches.
That’s it. You did it! Your home is ready for spring.
Spring Cleaning Meets Green Cleaning With Maid Brigade
From regular cleaning services that can keep your home fresh all spring (and all year) long to deep cleaning solutions that are perfect for the pivot in the seasons, our professional teams are ready to answer the call with non-toxic cleaning solutions that deliver disinfection and a safe finishing sparkle thanks to the power of electrolyzed water. Contact your local Maid Brigade today to book the right cleaning service for your lifestyle.
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