Ah it’s that time of year again! Along with the sunshine and beautiful flowers, spring seems to bring a renewed energy into our lives. There is nothing better than having a Spring Clean, and clearing out all of the old to make room for the new. We have made ourselves a checklist for our Spring Clean, and you are more than welcome to use it!
Kitchen
- De-clutter benchtops
- Dispose of expired foods & products
- Clean out fridge, wipe out shelves, and clean produce bins
- Wipe out pantry cupboards & shelves
- Tidy Tupperware & container cupboard/s
- Clean fronts of cupboards, drawers, and countertops
- Clean oven inside & out
- Clean stove top
- Clean range hood & filter
- Clean microwave
- Sweep & mop floor
Bathroom
- Dispose of expired products
- Clean out vanity cupboards & drawers
- Clean shower cubicle (replace curtain if required)
- Clean hand basin & mirror
- Clean toilet including around base, the rim of the pan, and under the seat
- Sweep & mop floor
Bedrooms
- Clean out old clothing & shoes (Be sure to donate, or re-use as rags for cleaning etc.)
- Wipe tops of wardrobes, drawers & cupboards
- Clean out everything from under the bed & vacuum
- Wash quilt, pillows, mattress protectors & flip mattress
- Vacuum floor
Living Area
- Remove clutter from book cases, coffee tables & cabinets, and dust/wipe with a damp cloth
- Dust/wipe with a damp cloth over all picture frames etc. on walls
- Move furniture & clean underneath
- Remove all cushions and vacuum/steam clean lounge suite
- Sweep & mop floor and steam clean carpet & rug
Laundry
- Dispose of expired products
- Clean shelves, cupboards & benches
- Wipe over outside of washing machine & dryer, clean lint filters and wipe seals on doors
- Pull out washer & dryer, clean floor underneath
- Sweep & mop floor
Garage
- Remove clutter, boxes & rubbish
- Remove any cobwebs from ceiling
- Sweep floor
- Remove any grease/oil marks
- Install shelves for storage if required
Miscellaneous
- Remove all light fittings & clean
- Clean ceiling fans & vents
- Using a paintbrush or toothbrush & vacuum, clean tracks of windows & sliding doors
- Clean inside & outside of windows & sills
- Take down & wash curtains (be sure to check care instructions)
- Vacuum blinds & wipe down with a damp cloth
Outside
- Remove cobwebs from eaves & guttering
- High pressure clean paths & driveway
- Clean out gutters
- Pull BBQ away from wall & clean any build-up of grease/fat on wall & ground
- Pull any larger weeds & poison smaller weeds
- Give plants a dose of fertilizer
- Mow & edge lawns, and give a dose of feed & weed
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