How do I start spring cleaning my house?

Declutter and Organize

The best way to start spring cleaning your home is to go room-by-room and separate items to donate, sell, upcycle, or recycle. Maybe you find a forgotten baking dish or that shirt you thought you had lost? A pro tip when deciding what to keep and what to dispose of: if you forgot you had it and managed just fine without it, you probably don’t need it anymore.

Dispose

After decluttering and organizing, you can decide what you need to dispose of. Spring cleaning is a great opportunity to minimalize your house. According to Dallas City Hall, “approximately 85% of all textiles are not recycled and end up in the landfill.” Visiting your city’s website is a great resource to determine what and where to recycle. By disposing of items responsibly, you can not only declutter your home but also contribute to a cleaner environment.

Dust

Once all the rooms in your home are decluttered and organized, it’s time to dust all the debris discovered with your lost items. To effectively dust your home, it’s best to start from the top down using a microfiber cloth or duster to capture all the particles. Be sure not to forget about the hard-to-reach areas like light fixtures and baseboards. Dusting helps keep the air in your home clean and a healthy living space for you and your family.

• Furniture
• Shelves
• Light Fixtures
• Fans
• Blinds
• Baseboards

Deep Clean

This is a thorough process beyond just regular surface cleaning. Deep cleaning of each item below involves vacuuming, mopping, wiping, disinfecting, washing, and drying. Now’s the time to get into every nook and cranny, lift those sofa cushions, look behind appliances, and clean the hard-to-reach areas.

• Appliances
• Bathrooms
• Cabinets & Drawers
• Upholstery
• Carpets
• Rugs
• Windows
• Bedding
• Curtains

Disinfect

Many surfaces get overlooked in routine chores, including high-touch surfaces that collect dirt and bacteria. Disinfecting high-touch surfaces is an important step in maintaining a healthy living environment, especially after flu season. These surfaces are frequently touched by multiple people and include door handles, light switches, remotes, and more.

• Door Handles
• Furniture drawers/knobs
• Light Switches
• Electronics
• Remotes

A deep clean of your home is a great way to begin spring on a clean slate. So, crack open those windows, sift through your belongings, gather your cleaning supplies, and welcome spring with a deep clean! With this checklist, you can turn a daunting task into a doable task.