With all the snow that Mother Nature brought the Atlanta area this winter I think it’s safe to say that we’re all ready for spring. Well, lucky for us, spring begins on Sunday! For some, spring is like a new start. Spring cleaning is a way to get your home clean and in order for the fun seasons of spring and summer to come.
Here is a checklist for spring cleaning your home:
- Wipe down walls and base boards
- Dust any cobwebs out of corners and hard to reach places that you may have missed in your regular cleaning routine
- Reseal grout in walls, floors, countertops, bathtubs or showers
- Vacuum and shampoo rugs
- Dust shelves and anything on them
- Clean upholstered items including underneath cushions
- Polish metal hardware
- Clean windows
- Schedule any maintenance that needs to be done on your home such as lawn care, plumbing, or pest control
- Wax wooden furniture
- Change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- Check fire extinguishers
- Wash window screens
- Wash window treatments
- Mop or wax floors
- Clean out refrigerator. Not only throw out any outdated food but wipe down shelving as well
- Rotate or turn mattresses
- Wash pillows and sheets
- Discard any expired products including food items, cleaning products, cosmetics and beauty products
- Update first aid kit
- Pack up winter clothing and bring out spring/summer wear
- Donate any apparel that you will no longer wear
- Donate any old toys or books that are no longer used
- Wash off decks, patios, driveways, and sidewalks
- Wash outdoor furniture
- Change light bulbs or update to more earth-friendly lighting
- Organize garage and/or basement
- Call city sanitation to remove any old paint, pesticides or other chemicals
And last but not least:
- When it’s all said and done…relax and enjoy all of your hard work in the wonderful spring weather