Easy Natural Cleaning List & Guide ~ To Get You Started
Few things feel better than a clean house. Most of us would agree! Now is the perfect time to start spring cleaning! With the focus on cleanliness and germs, it’s time to declutter, clean, and disinfect your home. Keep it simple and fresh. You’ll love the results!
Easy Every Season Cleaning Check List
It is a common but dreaded practice to think about a nice cleanup as soon as the spring season arrives. Since we’re just about to welcome spring, there’s no better time to roll up your sleeves and get ready with this easy spring cleaning list!
If you don’t know where to begin, you’re not alone! We are here to help you out with our well-rounded spring cleaning list to give you a good start.
Spring cleaning is quite simple, and with a little bit of planning, you can get it done in much less time than you think.
In order to have a workable plan, think about doing one small task every day and one large cleaning task once a week. In one month’s time, you will have your house clean.
Organizing your to-do list into simple, manageable tasks is the way to go and the way to get things done!
In this post, we have the list for the best spring cleaning tips that will help you welcome the season with a squeaky clean house. And, do not forget to add some wonderful air cleaning plants to your home!
Grab Your Free Spring Cleaning Checklist at the end of post!
1. Begin with Dusting
Use a long-handled broom or an extendable duster to dust the corners of the ceiling in your bedrooms, kitchen, living room, and bathroom. Next, you need to dust off furniture and fittings using a high-quality natural bamboo microfiber cloth.
If things are really dusty, then it works well to use a slightly dampened cloth. Remove dust from all decoration pieces, books, and frames kept on your shelves. Don’t forget to dust the picture frames, mirrors, and wall hangings.
2. Clean Those Windows
You will need one day to clean all your windows. Take down or pull back the curtains and lift the blinds to start washing each window using a simple glass cleaner like rubbing alcohol and a bamboo natural fiber cleaning cloth.
Find out more about homemade natural cleaning products here.
Keep a separate cloth for cleaning the window tracks. Actually, take a canister-type vacuum with the hose attachment and vacuum out all window tracks and window sills.
A small brush (or a toothbrush) can scrub away any debris and dust that’s collected inside the tracks.
You can lower the blinds or vinyl shades and clean them with a duster. If you have curtains or fabric shades, take them outside, vacuum them, or take them to a laundry.
If they are machine washable, then run them through your washing machine on the gentle cycle. Fluff them in the dryer or simply hang them back up on the window to dry.
3. Vacuum the Floor
Make sure you reach all the nooks and crannies of your house to get the best results. While you can do this using a broom and dustpan, vacuuming is always more effective in getting all dust from the floors and carpets.
If you do not have a home carpet shampooer, consider getting one of these: Bissell Turbo Power Brush Carpet Cleaner. The works are especially great if you have pets.
Having a canister-type vacuum with a HEPA filter works wonders in removing allergens and minute dust particles.
4. Put Winter Items Back to Storage
As warm weather approaches, it’s time to store your winter clothes. Check your under-bed storage boxes and organize your wardrobes for spring and summer.
This is also a great time to consider donating items you no longer need.
Pro Tip: hang out clothing on a clothesline to freshen in spring air
5. Don’t Forget the Easy-to-Miss Surfaces
You may ignore these surfaces every day, but once or twice a year, you need to give your door frames, baseboards, and walls a nice and thorough clean.
And do not forget to pull out your hummingbird feeder and give it a thorough cleaning to welcome these fun birds to your yard and garden!
What better time to do this when you’re already in the spring cleaning mode?
Wash these surfaces with a sponge using a mixture of a little antibacterial dishwashing liquid and warm water. Wipe them clean with a damp cloth.
6. Clean Under the Furniture and Appliances
You may need help with this task because it involves moving heavy furniture, such as beds, tables, chairs, and sofas. Move the furniture and then vacuum the floor.
You might also need to mop some surfaces using a simple homemade disinfectant. I love this one as it fits right in with all my other handy cleaning supplies! Simple and inexpensive, it’s very good ☺.
Next, clean your appliances. This includes your TV, refrigerator, microwave, and more. Follow the cleaning instructions for each appliance and clean them well.
7. Over to the Bathrooms
Start with cleaning the exhaust fan air vent grills and disinfecting all bathroom fixtures and switches.
Wash the shower area or bathtub and the basin with a bathroom cleaner or try your hand at making your own non-toxic homemade cleaning supplies (this is super fun, and you will feel quite accomplished!).
You are really going to love this DIY Daily Shower Spray as it keeps your shower and tub pretty clean by using it daily or after each shower!
Pay special attention to corners and grout lines. Scrub and disinfect the toilet, including around the base, hinges, and under the seat.
De-clutter all drawers and cabinets and disinfect the countertops. A natural disinfectant that works well is this recipe for Homemade Thieves Oil.
8. Clear Your Basement
You might not be using this portion of your house as often, but it still needs to be cleaned every few months. You can take out a few hours from the day to declutter your basement storage areas and shelves. Dust all surfaces and vacuum the floor thoroughly to get cobwebs and dust bunnies.
9. Put Your Kitchen in Order
Clear your kitchen drawers, cabinets, and pantry. Wipe and line them with fresh shelf paper.
Discard all unused or expired items {this in itself is a real eye-opener, as it is amazing how many extra but unnecessary things are in our cupboards!}.
Use a vacuum to clean the cooling coils behind your fridge, and do not forget to clean the exhaust fan vent, too!
Check to see if you can run your exhaust filter through the dishwasher, as this saves time. But if not, then clean it with warm soapy water and a brush and let it air dry.
Check this out……40 amazing things you can clean in your dishwasher!
Grab Your Free Spring Cleaning Checklist
It’s a Wrap ~ Your Easy Spring Cleaning List
This is a simple guide for your spring cleaning project. Add these chores to your routine and enjoy a clean house this season. You can also use this guide for cleaning at any time of the year. 😊
