Spring has arrived, and it’s the perfect time to breathe new life into your home! After all, home is where the heart is, and a clean, organized space can truly uplift our spirits.
With that in mind, we’ve crafted a spring cleaning checklist and a thorough room-by-room guide to make your cleaning journey productive and enjoyable. Our hope is that you leave here feeling motivated and inspired to spruce up your home!
Just remember, spring cleaning doesn’t have to feel like a chore…
Crank up your favorite playlist, invite someone to join in, and maybe even turn it into a friendly competition! You’ll be amazed at how quickly the day flies by when everyone is working together and having fun.
– Your go-to multi-purpose cleaner
– Hot water
– Paper towels
– Microfiber cloths for tackling dust
– A dependable broom and mop
– A duster with an extension handle for those hard-to-reach spots
– VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP® Ties for organizing wires
– VELCRO® Brand Industrial Strength Tape for heavier items
– VELCRO® Brand Sticky Back Tape & Squares for your organizational needs
– VELCRO® Brand EASY HANG™ Straps to help you maximize space
We’ll go into our room-by-room spring cleaning tips in a second, but here are the things you’ll need to do in every room:
– Washing window screens
– Dusting ceiling fans
– Cleaning windows
– Replacing light bulbs
– Vacuuming high and low!
Spring Cleaning Checklist: Our Room-By-Room Guide
First Things First: Declutter, Declutter, Declutter!
Nothing says “spring” quite like a clean slate. But decluttering goes beyond aesthetics—it allows you to cultivate a more relaxed and inviting environment. A tidy space can save you time, minimizing the search for misplaced items and preventing unnecessary purchases of duplicates.
Look around each room and pull aside items that:
- Have broken or no longer work
- You’ve outgrown
- You no longer use
See our post, “How to Be More Organized at Home,” for more general organizational tips.
Living Room
Your living room is likely the heart of your home, bustling with activity and the inevitable dirt that comes with it. Now’s the perfect moment to focus on those overlooked corners and give this essential space a thorough, deep clean.
Manage TV Cables
Keep your TV area tidy by organizing your cables with VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP® Ties.
Mount Your Cable Box
Use VELCRO® Brand Industrial Strength Tape to stick your cable box behind the TV, keeping everything neat and tidy.
Organize TV Remotes
Create a designated spot for your remotes. Secure them to the wall or underside of your coffee table using VELCRO® Brand Sticky Back Strips.
Kitchen
A clean and clear kitchen is at the top of everyone’s list. While you may clean it daily, a deeper clean can enhance its efficiency and appearance. It may take a bit longer, but you’ll feel wonderful once this space shines again.
Clean Out the Fridge
Pull everything out of the fridge and wipe inside every nook and cranny. Check expiration dates and food containers, and put everything back so it’s neat and tidy. These are great tips not only for food safety but also for helping you find things more easily.
Go Through Your Cabinets
Just like the fridge, we’re going to wipe inside the cabinets, toss outdated products and reorganize the shelves.
Organize Appliances
Say goodbye to appliance cables spewing over your worktop! Wrap excess cords using VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP® Ties.
Don’t forget the junk drawer!
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Bathroom
Your bathroom deserves a thorough refresh, too! Here are a few of our favorite bathroom organization tips.
Organize Your Bathroom Vanity
Tempted to move all your clutter to your bathroom drawers? Throw out anything you no longer need/want and add drawer inserts with VELCRO® Brand Sticky Back Squares to prevent them from sliding around.
Wash Your Shower Curtain
Transform your bathroom by replacing or deep cleaning your shower curtain/screen, paying attention to any mildew.
Wipe Down All Surfaces
Don’t overlook any surfaces. Give your tiles, walls, light fixtures, tub and toilet a thorough scrub to make everything shine.
Bedroom
Your bedroom should be a calming retreat. Step one is…? You guessed it: clearing the clutter.
Tackle Your Dresser and Closet
As Marie Kondo says, evaluate “what brings you joy” and donate the rest. Sometimes, the easiest way is to pull everything out of your closet and sort (keep and donate), fold and hang.
Clean Your Mattress
Sprinkle a cup of baking soda on your bed, leave it for 15 minutes, then vacuum to remove dust mites and allergens.
Bring Out The Vacuum Cleaner!
Vacuum EVERYWHERE, especially under the bed and furniture.
Office
A clean and organized office encourages focus and creativity. Who doesn’t want that from their workday?
Organize Computer Cables
Tame trailing computer wires with VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP® Ties and our range of Electronics Organization products.
Vacuum Floors
You know the drill: Move furniture to ensure you’re vacuuming every inch, including under your desk.
Spend Time Cleaning Your Computer
Wipe down your computer screen and clean out crumbs from your keyboard.
Garage
Our ultimate garage organization tip is optimizing vertical storage space. It’s a game-changer! So much so that we dedicated a blog to it: Easy Overhead Storage Ideas for Your Garage.
Declutter and Organize
Now is an excellent time to buy those shelves and bins you’ve been thinking about. And when you’re looking to utilize vertical storage, VELCRO® Brand EASY HANG™ Straps are the perfect heavy-duty solution!
Bonus Space: Cleaning Closet
Now your home is spic and span, take a moment to neatly organize your cleaning closet. You don’t want to wrestle with a broom every time you need to do a cleaning top-up!
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Give Yourself a Pat On The Back!
Now for the best part: living in your clean, uncluttered home! Great work, everyone.
Tag us in your room transformations!
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