The Ultimate Guide To Spring Cleaning Your Home

The Ultimate Guide To Spring Cleaning Your Home

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We put each room in alphabetical order to make it a little easier for you.

Bathroom

There are some things you need to clean often in the bathroom, like any water buildup on the shower head or in the sinks. And of course the toilet. But you want to do some deep cleaning in the spring, too.

Ten Things You Always Forget To Clean In The Bathroom

Bathrooms can get gross and harbor a lot of dirt, germs, and bacteria if they’re not cleaned properly and often. And since no one likes cleaning the bathroom, there are probably things you miss when you clean, like the bathroom fan and the dust on top of the door.

Check out this list, with 10 things you always forget to clean in the bathroom, and start your cleaning with those things next time.

Power Clean Your Bathroom In Only 10 Minutes

If you only have ten minutes to clean, you can still clean your bathroom. You have to use your time wisely, like clean the sink while the toilet is soaking, but you can do it.

Bedroom

Spring is the perfect time to go through your closet, declutter it by removing any clothes that don’t fit or that you didn’t wear last spring, and put together a large donation box. That’s what we do and it feels really good.

Ten Things You Always Forget To Clean In The Bedroom

You spend a lot of time in your bedroom, recharging yourself from the day. So you really want to make sure it’s as clean and relaxing as possible.

Even if you clean it well, there are probably things you forget to clean in the bedrooms, like the mattresses and any picture frames on the walls. So double check our list before you start.

Kitchen

A couple years ago, I cleaned our oven door with the Scrub Daddy Power Paste and it was the most thorough cleaning that glass every got. It’s not mentioned in the post below, but I wanted to mention it here.

Ten Things You Forget To Clean In The Kitchen

Between spills, raw food, and crumbs, the kitchen can get so gross. That’s why you need to clean it on a regular basis. And, even if you do, you probably forget to clean a few things.

Our list of 10 things you forget to clean in the kitchen will help you to remember the grime off spots like the range hood filter and the pantry’s doorknob, places you often overlook.

You also have to clean the appliances too, but we have a couple posts about that below to make your life easier.

How To Deep Clean Your Fridge

Things spill in your fridge, food expires, and people put away items that drip onto themselves. Overall, your fridge is pretty gross.

So, every once in a while, you need to do a deep cleaning of your fridge and freezer.

How To Clean A Dishwasher In Three Steps

When I’m cleaning, my motto is, “Don’t forget to clean the things that clean your things.” With that in mind, don’t forget to clean your dishwasher. It’s so easy to do, although it takes a little while because you need to let it sit between steps.

But, once your dishwasher is clean, you’ll feel better about your plates and cups being clean too.

Laundry Room

No one wants to spend too much time in the laundry room, especially if it’s not clean and organized. So make sure to straighten up the laundry products on the shelves and keep it smelling nice so it doesn’t feel so bad.

Ten Things You Always Forget To Clean In The Laundry Room

Your laundry room houses the items that clean your clothes, but how often do you clean those items? Or the rest of the room for that matter?

Check out this list with the ten things you always forget to clean in the laundry room, start cleaning, and be sure to check these items off your list.

How To Keep Your Laundry Room Smelling Nice

No one wants their laundry room to smell like a locker room, but when it’s filled with laundry, it can. So you really want to focus on keeping it smelling nice.

Living Room

You spend a lot of time in the living room, so you want to keep it clean.

Ten Things You Always Forget To Clean In The Living Room

You probably clean the living room all the time, but you probably clean the same things in the living room all the time.

Don’t forget to clean the things on our list, like the ceiling fan and remote controls.

Spring Cleaning Tips For Your Makeup Products

Even if you clean your skin before putting on your makeup, you can still get dirt and oils into your makeup and makeup tools. Find out how to clean those things and when to clean them.

What To Clean After The Flu

If someone in your home has the flu, you want to open all the windows to let it fresh air and get the germs out, plus clean anything the sick person may have touched, like any kitchen countertops or drawers, plus handles.

And this list will assure you don’t.

It also comes with a free cleaning printable, which makes life easier.

How To Clean For Guests

We have honestly had more unexpected guests show up to surprise us than scheduled visitors. We love the surprise visits — especially because we keep our home clean always prepared for friends to show up.

7 Ways To Prepare For Unexpected Guests

Unexpected guests can stop by anytime. Hence the unexpected part.

Keep your home ready for guests at all time by doing simple things like keeping the guest room bedsheets washed at all times, cleaning the shower curtain and liner (with bleach) after every visit, and keeping the clutter in your common areas to a minimum.

Tips For Stocking Your Guest Bathroom

Keep your guest bathroom clean and stocked with essentials, like extra toiletries and toilet paper, so you’re ready for unexpected overnight guests.

You also want to make sure to always stock the guest bathroom with fresh towels too.