Spring is in the air and it’s time to freshen up your home. But where to start? Use our essential chore checklist to make your home sparkle from top to bottom:
- Vacuum:
- Furniture cushions
- Carpets (including underneath furniture and rugs)
- Refrigerator coils
- Clean/Disinfect:
- Scuff marks on walls and doors
- Windows, curtains and blinds
- Flooring/Carpets/Rugs
- Trash cans/garbage disposal
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Hood vent
- Kitchen cabinets and drawers
- Coffee maker (descale) and other small appliances
- Door knobs
- Light switches and outlets
- Table linens and cushions
- Toothbrush holders
- Soap dishes/dispensers
- Makeup brushes
- Shower caddy
- Shower curtain and liner and/or door frame
- Shower head
- Countertops
- Faucets
- Toilet, including around base, under seat and around hinges
- Dryer vent
- Washing machine
- Remotes and game controllers
- Pillows
- Toys and stuffed animals
- Keys
- Replace:
- Air/furnace filter
- Refrigerator water filter
- Test:
- Smoke detector
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Schedule professional:
- Carpet cleaning
- Chimney sweep
- Termite or pest control
- Clear out:
- Expired foods from pantry and refrigerator
- Clothes that don’t fit or are outdated
- Extra dishware you don’t use regularly
- Expired cleaning supplies
- Expired medicines/first aid products
- Expired beauty products
- Other:
- Re-caulk bathtub
- Re-seal tile and grout as necessary
- Flip and rotate mattresses
- Clean out file cabinets and shred unneeded documents
- Update home inventory documents
- Review insurance policies
- Check credit report
- Outside:
- Grill
- Gutters
- Outdoor light fixtures
- Windows
- Patio furniture
- Sprinklers
- Roof shingles
- Sweep, power-wash and stain deck
- Power-wash siding and garage door
- Touch up paint on trim, doors, doorframes and shutters
- Clear away cobwebs
- Shake out welcome mat
- Clean:
- Grill
- Gutters
- Outdoor light fixtures
- Windows
- Patio furniture
- Trim trees, bushes and shrubbery
- Inspect:
- Sprinklers
- Roof shingles
- Dust:
- Crown molding
- Baseboards
- Ceiling corners
- Ceiling fans and light fixtures
- Wood furniture
- Blinds
- Air vents
- Mirrors, picture frames, and wall hangings
- Electronics
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Karen Sala says,
This is awesome just lost my husband at a very young age and now I need to know all these things thank you
Editor (GEICO) says,
So sorry for your loss.
Sarah Ann Brush says,
I love these.
Sue says,
Excellent list. Very helpful for whomever is responsible for tidying up for the spring and summer seasons
Sue says,
Excellent list.
Marguerite Hogan says,
Would love a copy of this “to do” list for each category!! Very organized!! Nice job!!
Theresa Johnson says,
I love it
Mary E. Sykes says,
Thanks for the information about vacuuming the refrigerator coils.??
Jackie Walker says,
The coils are behind the refrigerator. Pull the refrigerator out and vacuum them. Clean both sides and the floor under the refrigerator while you have it out!! 🤗
Carol A, Erickson says,
Thank you for Sharing!!
Clara says,
Great check list
B.A.Manes says,
Great article!
Mary says,
Ty for the information
Denise Yates says,
Thank you for these most informative and interesting tips
Beverly says,
How do I clean glass shower door? Winded doesn’t do anything for scum buildup
Marge says,
Try dawn vinegar water, it cleans everything or use Peroxide, It is a miracle I had to be in the hospital for a couple days my neighbor was going to watch my dog and come in and let my dog 4 times a day He had A emergency one day and he only got To let him out one time and he Peed on my white carpet 4 times and it was a real deep yellow I read somewhere about peroxide I thought well can hurt so I used it and no kidding you can’t even tell where my dog even Peed … Hey peed right as you go in to the
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Mary says,
Old English furniture polish or WD40 will clean shower doors!
Diane Young says,
Morrow’s in my bathrooms always leave a smear mark with paper towels and microfiber cloth.
L says,
Paper towels and fabrics can leave ‘lint’ on glass. Coffee filters can be used without leaving anything behind.
Connie says,
Dryer sheets on wet glass then rinse and squeegee!
Edward L Klass says,
You folks always have interesting and helpful articles and it is appreciated so keep it up please
Jeffrey Lee says,
Thanks for Sharing information