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Complete spring cleaning checklist

by cherza finney

Created on: January 28, 2010   Last Updated: March 28, 2010

Spring cleaning can be a challenging job but with the right cleaning supplies you can have a sparkling clean home. When cleaning your home use a multi-surface liquid cleaner or all purpose cleaner and towel or sponge.

Use a disinfectant  cleaner to your bathroom. You should use the disinfectant cleaner to wash sinks, doorknobs, toilets and switch plates. A glass cleaner or vinegar and water will clean the mirrors. A bathroom or tile cleaner is used to clean the shower to remove mildew and hard water buildup. Wash the shower curtains and use laundry detergent to remove stains.

To clean hardwood floors use a cleaner and swifter designed specifically for hardwood floors. To clean your floors and walls in your home use a multi-surface liquid cleaner to remove dirt, stains and grime. A steam vacuum or vacuum cleaner will clean your carpets in your home. A carpet cleaner or shampoo will remove tough stains and dirt on your carpets. Dust all your furniture with a furniture polish or pledge. Dust in the corners of rooms, windows and closets with a towel or duster. A glass cleaner will clean all the windows in your home.

Use a powered or liquid laundry detergent to wash your colored clothes, bed linens, and curtains. Wash your white clothes and linens in a powered or liquid bleach to whiten and remove stains on your laundry. Use a stain remover spray on colored clothes to brighten colors and remove stains. Place clothes in the dryer and use fabric sheets to freshen laundry.

When you clean your kitchen use a all -purpose cleaner with a towel. Use cleaner to clean out the refrigerator, tables,counters, and cabinets. You should organize dishes in your cabinets and throw away expired foods. Clean kitchen floors with a tile or floor cleaner. Use an all purpose cleaner to clean your dishwasher and microwave oven.

When you clean your bedrooms you should change the linens on the beds. Organize the closets in the bedrooms and dust the furniture. You can organize the desk, dresser or shelves in the bedroom and discard items you will not use. You can redecorate or paint your bedroom with different color.

To clean your furniture in the living room use a cleaner designed for the sofas and chairs. Dust the fireplace, windows and ceiling fans with a duster. Use room spray and disinfectant spray to eliminate odors in your home. Your home will look great after you have spring cleaned it.



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