We don’t know about you, but as soon as the sun starts peeking out and the days get longer, we start to get serious about planning in an annual spring clean. Now, if you’re like us, it’s something you actually look forward to. A fresh start to a new season, a chance to give your home some much needed TLC and a clear out after a never-ending winter!
Why do people spring clean?
Back in the day when homes had fires and cold winters were spent with the doors firmly shut, a spring clean was an annual event to clean all the soot and grime that accumulated during the colder months. These days it’s much more symbolic of fresh starts after a long winter.
What does spring cleaning include?
The short answer is ‘whatever you want it to’. From deep cleaning your house, to showing your garden some love, clearing out old clothes and even tackling the loft, the list can be as long (or short) as you want it to be.
Your spring clean checklist
Not sure where to start? Simply go room to room with our handy checklist!
Spring clean the bathroom
Let’s get the worst over and done with first!
- Clean the grout
- Wash the shower curtain
- Clean the shower head and taps
- Give all surfaces a thorough wipe
- Reorganise cabinets and throw away old products
- Wipe down mirrors and clean your shower
- Vacuum and mop the floor
- Clean all your towels
Spring clean the kitchen
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when tackling the kitchen.
- Clear the work surfaces and clean the countertops
- Give your appliances a wipe down
- Empty your cupboards, throw away out of date items and give the cupboards a thorough clean
- Empty, defrost and clean the fridge
- Dust on top of cupboards
- Clean the oven
- Vacuum and mop the floors
Spring clean the living room
One of the most used rooms in the house might need the most sprucing up!
- Move out large pieces of furniture (like your sofa) and vacuum and dust underneath
- Vacuum your sofa – getting all the crumbs down the sides
- Wash all your blankets, throws and cushion covers
- Clean the windows
- Dust and clean all your surfaces
- Sanitise electronics and TV remotes
Spring clean your bedroom
Whether you just want to give your room a refresh or you’re going for a full clear out, we’ve got you covered.
- Rotate or flip your mattress
- Vacuum your bed and mattress or use an upholstery spot washer
- Wash all your bedding
- Dust your surfaces, including light fixtures
- Organise your wardrobe, make a pile of clothes to keep, donate/sell and throw away
Our top 5 tips for a smooth spring clean
- Make a plan of attack and stick to it
It’s so easy to get completely overwhelmed with so much to tackle. Break it down into manageable chunks and tick your tasks off as you go.
- Go room by room
Don’t look at your house as a whole. Go room by room and set yourself a time limit in each.
- Crack open the windows
If you’ve chosen a sunny day, open up all your windows and doors and let some fresh spring air in while you clean.
- Crank up some music
The only way to get through it is to make it fun! Put on some of your favourite tunes and dance your way through it.
- Give yourself a reward
Set yourself challenges and then reward yourself. Have a nice cuppa after finishing the bathroom and make yourself a nice dinner to celebrate finishing!
Hopefully, this checklist and our tips will help you have a seamless spring clean. Why not level up your cleaning by checking out our vacuum cleaners? Clean your own carpets with our range of carpet washers and treat your hard floors to a thorough clean with our steam mops.
