{"id":301345,"date":"2018-04-05T16:49:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-05T16:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cafemomcom.bigscoots-staging.com\/blog\/211468-spring-cleaning-list-hacks"},"modified":"2024-08-31T05:39:47","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T05:39:47","slug":"211468-spring-cleaning-list-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cafemom.com\/lifestyle\/211468-spring-cleaning-list-hacks","title":{"rendered":"40 Hacks to Get Through the Spring Cleaning List Faster"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let's face it: When the weather finally starts to warm up after a long winter, the last thing we want to do is stay cooped inside, cleaning the house from top to bottom. But by spring cleaning<\/a>, we get to air out rooms, check for home repairs that need to be done, donate items<\/a> the family is no longer using to charity, and make the home feel fresh, clean, and ready for summer. <\/p>

Because it's easy to get overwhelmed at the thought of tackling the entire house single-spongedly, it's a good idea to start off with a spring cleaning checklist. A comprehensive (but not overboard) list makes the job feel more manageable and helps make sure nothing important falls though the cracks (like cleaning the space under the fridge!). That's why we've compiled one.<\/p>

Spring Cleaning List<\/h2>

Kitchen<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

Clean and organize pantry (check \"use by\" dates on all foods!)<\/p>

Clean and organize fridge and freezer (check \"use by\" dates on all foods!)<\/p>

Clean light fixtures<\/p>

Clean stove hood<\/p>

Dust tops of fridge\/cabinets<\/p>

Wash cabinet fronts<\/p>

Clean backsplash<\/p>

Clean counter<\/p>

Clean stovetop and oven<\/a><\/p>

Clean microwave<\/p>

Deep clean dishwasher<\/p>

Deep clean sink and garbage disposal<\/p>

Wipe down kitchen table and chairs<\/p>

Clean refrigerator coils<\/p>

Sweep and mop floor (under fridge too!) <\/p>

Living Room<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

Dust shelves<\/p>

Dust lamps<\/p>

Clean upholstery<\/p>

Clean carpet or rug stains<\/p>

Vacuum<\/p>

Bedrooms<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

Deep clean mattresses<\/p>

Wash pillows<\/p>

Wash bedding<\/p>

Wipe down dressers<\/p>

Donate old\/unused clothing and toys<\/p>

Dust<\/p>

Sweep\/mop<\/p>

Bathroom<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

Deep clean shower and tub<\/a><\/p>

Clean toilet<\/p>

Wipe counters<\/p>

Deep clean shower head<\/p>

Clean shower curtain<\/p>

Wipe sinks and counters<\/p>

Sweep\/mop<\/p>

General<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

Wash walls<\/p>

Wash railings<\/p>

Wipe baseboard<\/p>

Wipe light switches<\/p>

Dust ceiling fans<\/p>

Wipe door handles<\/p>

Disinfect remote controls and phones<\/p>

Dust electronics<\/p>

Deep clean washing machine<\/p>

Clean dryer vent<\/p>

Clean interior window casings<\/p>

Clean central air vents<\/p>

Of course, no mom can finish a spring cleaning list like this one without a few shortcuts<\/a>, so read on for our favorite hacks for getting the job done more quickly and easily.<\/p>

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Let’s face it: When the weather finally starts to warm up after a long winter, the last thing we want to do is stay cooped inside, cleaning the house from top to bottom. But by spring cleaning, we get to air out rooms, check for home repairs that need to be done, donate items the 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