It's that time of year when we get excited about the warm weather. I'm looking forward to it but not so much to what comes with it such as spring cleaning. I found a 30-day plan to help with this task from TheSpruce.com. What a great way to split up the work so it won't be overwhelming. So let's get started.
Before you get started, prepare some boxes. Here’s what you need:
- Donate Box: Anything you want to donate goes into this box.
- Repair Box: While you’re decluttering and cleaning, you will come across items that need to be mended or repaired. Place these items in a box until you’re ready to get them fixed. Don’t let repairs sidetrack you until you’re done cleaning.
- Put-Away Box: If you find something that doesn't belong in a drawer, add them temporarily to a put-away box. Once you’re done with the drawer, take that box and return everything in it to its rightful storage place.
Keep a pen and paper or a digital list (my choice for lists) nearby during your spring cleaning process. On it, you can keep a running list of projects that pop up while you clean that you want to get to eventually, such as organizing books. Once you're done with your spring cleaning, then you can make a plan to tackle those projects.
Look for the link to the FREE calendar at the bottom of the post.
DAY 1 - DUST
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- Take a broom to the corners of the ceiling to catch any cobwebs in your kitchen, living room, bedrooms, and bathrooms.
- Sweep or vacuum the floors.
- Dust the undersides of every chair and table in your home, and then vacuum and mop the floors around them.
- Clean every mirror in your home, including the ones in the bathrooms, bedrooms, and entryway.
- Dust your books and the knick-knacks on your bookshelves.
DAY 2 - CLOTHING INVENTORY
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- Switch out your seasonal clothing.
- Wash your winter gloves, hats, and scarves, and pack them up for next year. Take your winter coats to the dry cleaner if necessary.
- Sort your under-bed storage boxes.
- Remove odd socks from your sock drawer, and either toss them or use them as cleaning rags.
- Go through your dresser, and pull out items of clothing you haven’t worn in a year and have no plans to wear again. Put them in your donation box.
- Add any applicable items to the donate or mend boxes.
DAY 3 - CLEAN OUT MEDICINE CABINET
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- Throw away expired medicines. Look up local regulations on how to properly dispose of medicines.
- Organize your emergency supplies. Make sure you're stocked on first aid necessities.
- Declutter your linen closet. Pull out the old towels and sheets you no longer use, and put them into your donation box.
DAY 4 - SORT SHOES
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- Sort through your shoes. Add any that you want to donate or repair to those respective boxes.
- Clean the floors of your closets, and get rid of any unused storage solutions.
- Wash slippers.
DAY 5 - CLEAN SMALL APPLIANCES
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- Clean your appliances, including their plugs, tops, bottoms, sides, and any accessories that came with them.
- Deep clean your coffee maker, following manufacturer instructions. I do this monthly because of the obvious reasons, it starts to get a build-up of coffee and water stains.
- Thoroughly clean utensils, such as can openers, that might not be washed on a regular basis.
- Replace old kitchen sponges and rubber gloves.
DAY 6 - DEEP CLEAN REFRIGERATOR
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- Thoroughly clean your fridge and freezer by removing all shelves, racks, and storage containers and washing them.
- Toss any old food.
- Wash your ice cube trays.
- Wipe down the sides of the fridge and freezer.
- Then, put everything back in. If you’re afraid of food spoiling, use a cooler to keep food cold while you work.
Day 7 - CLEAN OUT KITCHEN CABINETS
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- Take everything out of your cabinets, and clean all the surfaces before replacing the items.
- Check the cabinets for any unexpired food you don't plan to eat that can be donated. Throw out expired or questionable food.
Day 8 - TOSS BATHROOM CLUTTER
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- Declutter and clean your bathroom storage by taking everything out, and cleaning the backs, sides, and bottoms of the cabinets and drawers.
- Dispose of any expired bathroom cleaning products.
- Replace any old, worn toothbrushes and/or razors.
- Wash or replace your shower curtain liner.
Day 9 - WASH HOUSEHOLD LINENS
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- Wash your couch covers, pillow covers, and other linens used around the house. Bedroom linens will come later.
- Launder the drapes in your living room, dining room, and bedrooms. If you can’t wash them on-site, bring them to the dry cleaners.
- Wash your ironing board cover.
- Wash your tea towels and kitchen towels.
- Toss small rugs, bathroom mats, and bathrobes in the wash.
Day 10 - CLEAN ELECTRONICS
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- Clean your remote controls.
- Clean your phones and tablets.
- Dust the screens of televisions, computers, and keyboards.
- If you still have these, sort through your old CDs and VHS tapes for items to donate.
Day 11 - ORGANIZE JUNK DRAWER
- Organize your junk drawer to make sure all items in it have a purpose.
- Deep clean your oven following manufacturer instructions.
- Clean your cooktop and ventilation hood.
Day 13 - CLEAN WINDOWS
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- Remove your window screens, and vacuum them using the handheld attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, soak them in soapy water before rinsing.
- Use dish soap diluted in water and a microfiber cloth to wipe down your windows. Then, spray on vinegar diluted in water, and wipe the windows with a clean towel to dry them.
- Dust your windowsills and frames, and touch up any chipped paint around the sills.
Day 14 - TOSS OLD PAPERS, MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS
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- Recycle old magazines, newspapers, and packing materials.
- Organize old paper or plastic shopping bags that are lying around in one location, so you can reuse them.
- Shred sensitive documents you don't need anymore. Scan important papers, and shred the originals if they don’t need to be saved.
Day 15 - WASH MAKEUP AND HAIR BRUSHES
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- Deep clean your makeup brushes and hair brushes.
- Toss any liquid makeup over 3 months old and any powdered makeup over a year old.
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Day 16 - CLEAN OUT YOUR PLUMBING
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- Clean every drain in your home using this method: Pour boiling hot water down the drain, add baking soda, and then add vinegar. Then, cover the drain with a plug for a few minutes. Follow with another pour of boiling water.
- Schedule a plumber for any leaky or otherwise damaged faucets you can't fix yourself.
Day 17 - SWITCH OUT SEASONAL DECOR
- Remove any winter decorations still hanging around, including throw pillows, candle holders, throw blankets, and vases.
- Switch scented candles, hand soaps, etc. from winter scents to fresh spring ones.
- If you have a fireplace, thoroughly clean it to remove dirt and debris from winter use.
Day 18 - VACUUM FURNITURE
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- Move the couch and any heavy chairs, and clean and vacuum underneath them.
- Use the handheld attachment to vacuum the couch and chairs themselves.
Day 19 - CLEAN OUT GARAGE
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- Declutter your garage, and throw out any unneeded items you haven’t touched since last spring.
- Wash your gardening gloves, and rinse and wipe off the shoes you wear to do yard work.
- Sweep your porch, patio, or front steps.
Day 20 - CLEAN OUT OFFICE ITEMS
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- Go through your desk drawers, and toss broken items, such as dead pens.
- Collect and keep office items, such as paper clips, all in one place in your home.
- Take your stash of coins to a coin machine or the bank.
Day 21 - SORT MUGS AND GLASSES
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- Declutter your mugs and glasses. Donate the ones you no longer want, and wash and put away the rest.
- Wash reusable water bottles and water-filtering pitchers. Then, change the filters.
Day 22- ORGANIZE BAGS
- Organize your bags, including backpacks, briefcases, and suitcases. Declutter the insides, and then clean and store them.
- Clean out your everyday bag or wallet.
- Wash and store reusable shopping bags all in one place.
Day 23 - REPAIR BROKEN OR DAMAGED CLOTHING
- Either mend any damaged clothing yourself, or take it to a tailor.
- Take any shoes or boots that need repairs to a cobbler.
Day 24 - ORGANIZE HOBBY SUPPLIES AND OTHER COLLECTIONS
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- Organize your hobby supplies. This can include crafting supplies, board games, or sporting equipment.
- Polish silver jewelry, silverware, and any other items that have become tarnished.
Day 25 - GET KIDS INVOLVED IN CLEANINGt the Kids Involved in the Cleaning
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- If you have young children, teach them how to clean something in their room, and make that their chore from now on.
- Go through your books (including kids’ books), and donate the ones you don't want anymore.
Day 26 - DUST AND VACUUM SOME MORE
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- Dust your blinds, and then vacuum the floor around them.
- Dust around your stairs, and then vacuum them.
- Wipe down your baseboards and other molding where dust tends to collect. Then, vacuum the floor near them.
Day 27 - WASH THE WALLS
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- Wash any interior walls that have marks or stains.
- Touch-up chipped or discolored paint.
Day 28 - WASH BED LINENS
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- Wash your bed linens, including any mattress covers, duvet covers, pillow liners, throw blankets, and throw pillows.
- If you have a guest room and the bed hasn’t been used in a while, strip the bed down to the mattress and wash all the linens.
Day 29 - SELL OR DONATE UNWANTED ITEMS
- Did you keep a list of items to sell? Now is the day to take your items to the consignment store or to photograph them to sell online.
- Bring donations to a local charity.
Day 30 - THROW IT AWAY
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- Take a trip to the dump to get rid of any large items that are beyond repair.
- Check your local regulations for how to get rid of other unwanted items, such as old paint.
- Wash your garbage cans and recycling bins. Either do this outside or in your bathroom, scrubbing your tub afterward.
If you are interested in downloading the 30-Day Spring Cleaning Calendar, it's FREE!
Now, who is going to do this with me? Let me know in the comments below.
Keep it sassy,
Kelly
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Thanks for the inspiration, some really good guidelines. Although I felt exhausted just after reading Day 1. LOL!
ReplyDeleteLOL Darlene that was funny!! It was exhausting writing about cleaning LOL!! Thanks for the comment!!
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