{"id":4530,"date":"2019-03-21T09:07:29","date_gmt":"2019-03-21T16:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=4530"},"modified":"2024-01-29T17:52:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T00:52:01","slug":"spring-cleaning-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/spring-cleaning-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Cleaning Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><em>Updated for 2021<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Hopefully after a long, cold winter, you&rsquo;re ready to stretch the cleaning muscles and spruce up your home. Use this <strong>Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist<\/strong> and you&rsquo;ll hit all the essentials you need to deep clean every room in the house to to get your home feeling refreshed and ready for the new Spring season.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"spring-cleaning-checklist-by-room\">Spring Cleaning Checklist by Room:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#every\">In Every Room<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#entry\">Entryway<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#living\">Living Room<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#kitchen\">Kitchen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dining\">Dining Room<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#bathroom\">Bathrooms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#bedroom\">Bedrooms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#kids\">Kids&rsquo; Rooms or Areas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#office\">Office<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#laundry\">Laundry Room<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#basement\">Basement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#garage\">Garage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#outdoor\">Outdoor &amp; Yard Areas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"every\"><span id=\"in-every-room\">In Every Room<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Vacuum all carpets and floors<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean baseboards with a vacuum hose extension<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clear cobwebs in ceiling corners with a vacuum hose extension<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Dust or polish every surface<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Dust the ceiling fan and light fixtures\/bulbs<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down walls and baseboards<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wash the interior windows<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean light fixtures<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Dust the blinds and window sills<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Change light bulbs and\/or batteries\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> For tough dirt on plastic blinds, remove and place them in a bathtub with warm water. After soaking, give them a wipe with a microfiber towel. Any dirt will come off much easier.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"entry\"><span id=\"entryway\">Entryway<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean the door and sanitize the handle<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Declutter hooks or coat hangers<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Organize shoes and outerwear<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean mirrors<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean door mats and\/or entry rugs<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Sweep and mop floors\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> After cleaning, help your entryway stay clutter-free by adding storage solutions for organizing shoes, gear, and outerwear.<\/p>\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/host\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <header>\r\n      <h2 id=\"can-we-pay-you-to-store-vehicles\">Can we pay you to store vehicles?<\/h2>\r\n    <\/header>\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M26.7552 20.0573C26.2911 20.9853 26.2499 22.3578 26.2499 24.375H33.7499C33.7499 22.3577 33.7088 20.9853 33.2448 20.0573C33.0557 19.6792 32.8 19.3973 32.3888 19.1841C31.9442 18.9535 31.2108 18.75 30 18.75C28.7892 18.75 28.0558 18.9535 27.6112 19.1841C27.2 19.3973 26.9442 19.6792 26.7552 20.0573Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M28.0777 4.32887C29.3195 3.87732 30.6805 3.87732 31.9223 4.32887L48.7973 10.4652C51.0173 11.2725 52.5 13.3777 52.5 15.7462V33.1425C52.5 33.7407 52.4058 34.3605 52.1888 34.9629C47.861 46.9738 35.9939 53.5676 32.1164 55.464C30.7986 56.1086 29.2843 56.1505 27.9278 55.5549C23.9729 53.8185 12.0728 47.6941 7.77513 34.8948C7.58399 34.3255 7.5 33.7394 7.5 33.1762V15.7481C7.5 13.3807 8.98165 11.2729 11.2027 10.4652L28.0777 4.32887ZM22.4998 24.1662L22.4999 24.375C20.4289 24.375 18.75 26.054 18.75 28.125V35.625C18.75 37.6961 20.4289 39.375 22.5 39.375H37.5C39.5711 39.375 41.25 37.6961 41.25 35.625V28.125C41.25 26.0539 39.5711 24.375 37.5 24.375L37.5 24.166C37.5016 22.4546 37.5037 20.19 36.5989 18.3802C36.0848 17.352 35.2859 16.4621 34.115 15.855C32.9776 15.2652 31.6017 15 30 15C28.3983 15 27.0224 15.2652 25.885 15.855C24.7141 16.4621 23.9152 17.352 23.4011 18.3802C22.4961 20.1901 22.4982 22.4547 22.4998 24.1662Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"list-your-unused-space\">List your unused space<\/h3>\r\n        <p>People are earning $1,000s per year from their garages and outdoor space.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"approve-your-renters\">Approve your renters<\/h3>\r\n        <p>You're in control. Approve who rents and the hours of access.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M31.2776 51.9974L31.7666 51.5417C32.0789 51.2503 32.527 50.8317 33.0706 50.3224C34.1576 49.3041 35.6276 47.9224 37.158 46.4698C40.1682 43.6127 43.5576 40.3461 44.596 39.1282C46.7163 36.6414 48.1719 33.6468 48.8127 30.4251C49.5529 26.704 49.173 22.847 47.7211 19.3418C46.2692 15.8366 43.8105 12.8407 40.6559 10.7329C37.5015 8.62514 33.7942 7.5 30.0001 7.5C26.2061 7.5 22.4973 8.62504 19.3428 10.7329C16.1882 12.8407 13.7295 15.8366 12.2776 19.3418C10.8257 22.847 10.4458 26.704 11.186 30.4251C11.8268 33.6468 13.2824 36.6414 15.4027 39.1282C16.4411 40.3462 19.831 43.6128 22.8415 46.4698C24.3721 47.9224 25.8422 49.3042 26.9294 50.3225C27.4731 50.8318 27.9212 51.2504 28.2336 51.5418L28.723 51.9979C29.4428 52.6672 30.5579 52.6668 31.2776 51.9974ZM28.723 51.9979C28.723 51.9979 28.7232 51.998 30.0001 50.625L28.723 51.9979ZM30.0001 50.625L31.2776 51.9974C31.2776 51.9974 31.2771 51.9979 30.0001 50.625ZM30 32.8125C33.6243 32.8125 36.5625 29.8744 36.5625 26.25C36.5625 22.6256 33.6243 19.6875 30 19.6875C26.3756 19.6875 23.4375 22.6256 23.4375 26.25C23.4375 29.8744 26.3756 32.8125 30 32.8125Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"get-paid-monthly\">Get paid monthly<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Sit back and collect automatic payments each month.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    <footer>\r\n      <button>Learn more about hosting <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M18.8304 5.17619L4.55227 11.6663H11.1779C11.8199 11.6663 12.3404 12.1867 12.3404 12.8288V19.4543L18.8304 5.17619ZM19.029 3.43822C20.0069 2.99374 21.0129 3.9997 20.5684 4.97757L13.0612 21.4935C12.5438 22.6316 10.8404 22.2627 10.8404 21.0124V13.1663H2.99417C1.74398 13.1663 1.37497 11.4628 2.51312 10.9455L19.029 3.43822Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n        <\/svg><\/button>\r\n    <\/footer>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"living\"><span id=\"living-room\">Living Room<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Take advantage of the new season and consider rearranging your living room entirely. Nothing feels fresher than a new layout.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Vacuum and deodorize sofas, seats, and cushions<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Dust off mantels and shelves<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down fixtures and pictures<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean center tables<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean and shampoo rugs<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Organize toys, books, and other clutter<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Carefully clean entertainment screens, controllers, and surfaces of consoles\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> A great way to deal with toys kept in your living room is to get a basket or bin that can store everything conveniently.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"kitchen\">Kitchen<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Remove expired foods from the fridge, freezer, and pantry<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean out the refrigerator, remove and wash shelves and drawers<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Replace or add a new deodorizer inside the fridge<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean the dishwasher, remove any debris at the bottom<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean the microwave<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean the stovetop<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down the outsides of your trash cans<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wash any cloth towels or dish rags<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Throw out old sponges and replace them with new ones<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean off soap dishes or sponge holders<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean and deodorize the sink, pour some bleach down the drain<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down and sanitize countertops<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down cabinets, sanitize the handles<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Remove everything from the cupboards and wipe down shelves<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Empty out drawers, wipe the insides, put down a liner before replacing everything<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Dust down the tops of the fridge and high cupboards<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down backsplash and walls with degreaser<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down and sanitize all switches<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Organize cookbooks or recipes and store them neatly in the same location<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Organize the spice rack and bottled seasonings, wipe down each container<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Declutter and organize your food storage containers, match lids<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean the oven. Do this last if you use self-cleaning mode<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down baseboards<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Sweep, mop, and polish the floor\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Kitchen organization can be overwhelming, so use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/organize-your-kitchen-5-simple-steps-to-get-started\/\">Kitchen Organization Guide<\/a> to get started in 5 simple steps.<\/p>\n<p><img  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4548 pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Kitchen spring cleaning checklist\"  width=\"824\"  height=\"507\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kitchen-cupboards.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kitchen-cupboards.jpg 824w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kitchen-cupboards-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kitchen-cupboards-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kitchen-cupboards-380x234.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kitchen-cupboards-550x338.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kitchen-cupboards-800x492.jpg 800w\" ><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dining\"><span id=\"dining-room\">Dining Room<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean and dust any light fixtures first<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean and polish table tops and chairs<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean or shampoo any rugs<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Sweep and mop any hardwood or tile flooring<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clear off the table and declutter surrounding areas<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down or wash any placemats<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Dust or clean any blinds or curtains before replacing them<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down and sanitize all switches\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"bathroom\"><span id=\"bathrooms\">Bathrooms<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Dust light fixtures and replace old bulbs<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Deep clean the bathtub and shower<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Remove all your shower products and scrub tile for grout<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Throw away any old or expired products, makeup, or prescriptions<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Consolidate liquids from almost empty bottles into new ones if possible<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Run a snake down your sink and shower drains<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Deep clean the toilet and sanitize the outside<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Declutter and organize areas under the sink<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean toothbrush holders<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean and refill soap dispensers<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wash all dirty towels<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Empty and wipe out drawers and cabinet shelves, add a liner before replacing<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean the mirrors and vanity area<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down and polish sink fixtures<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean and wash any rugs or drying mats<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Sweep and mop the floor<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Replace the curtain liner with a new one<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Replace any old sponges or wash any shower cloths\n<\/ul>\n<html><body><div id=\"2_in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/host\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'second in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"second-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"earn-1000s-per-year-with-your-unused-space\">Earn $1,000s per year with your unused space<\/h2>\r\n        <button>Become a Neighbor host<\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"bedroom\"><span id=\"bedrooms\">Bedrooms<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Sort and organize your clothes, donate anything you no longer need or use<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Sort and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-organize-your-closet-complete-guide\/\">organize your closet<\/a> and use laundry baskets for dirty items<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wash all bedding, including sheets, pillow cases, and covers<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Freshen and deodorize your mattress<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Flip your mattress<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down any furniture surfaces and shelving<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean out any drawers and add a liner before replacing<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Dust off any electronics<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Dust and organize any books or items you have on shelves<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean and organize the space underneath your bed<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Vacuum, shampoo, or wash any rugs<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Sweep and mop any hardwood or tile flooring\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/home-organization-guide\/\">Ultimate Home Organization Guide<\/a> to help you sort through and organize every room in the home!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"kids\"><span id=\"kid-play-area\">Kid Play Area<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Sort and organize all their clothes and toys, donate anything no longer needed or used<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wash any blankets or linens before folding and putting away<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wash any stuffed animals or toys, air dry<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe, sanitize, and organize toys and place them into bins or cubbies<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Dust off and wipe books<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down any furniture surfaces and shelving<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Dust and polish any hard surfaces<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean and shampoo any rugs\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Make cleaning and organizing for kids easier by using hooks, buckets, baskets, bins, or cubby-style shelving units for them to put their things away neatly.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"office\">Office<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Sort and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/10-office-organization-ideas\/\">organize all loose papers<\/a>, shred or recycle anything old or no longer needed<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Dust off any standing or overhead light fixtures<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Dust all electronics, use compressed air for optimal dusting<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down and sanitize your keyboard and mouse<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down and sanitize desk mats<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean and polish desk surface areas<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Dust off books<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean out any cabinets, organize items, and replace them neatly<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean out any drawers, get rid of anything you no longer need, and replace items neatly<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean and shampoo any rugs\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Toss out old papers safely and securely. Invest in a paper shredder so dumpster divers don&rsquo;t get a hold of your old financial statements or paperwork.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"laundry\"><span id=\"laundry-room\">Laundry Room<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Organize and throw out any old or expired products<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Organize any laundry supplies, consolidate liquids if possible<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down and organize shelving<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean out the lint trap of the dryer<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Use a cleaner to give your washer a deep cleaning<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Open and empty out the washing machine drain pump<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down the surfaces of your washer and dryer appliances<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Use a hose extension to vacuum and dust behind appliances<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down and organize any hanging or drying racks<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean and sanitize any counter surfaces<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clear out any cabinets, wipe them down, and add a liner before replacing\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Accessing the drain pump is different for every washing machine. Front loaders typically have a drain pump near the bottom front that catches spare change etc. Top loaders typically have a drain pump on the back.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"basement\">Basement<\/h2>\n<p>This section applies to those with basements that are finished or unfinished, but are dedicated to storing recreational and miscellaneous items. If you have a finished basement with rooms or living spaces, other sections earlier in this checklist are most applicable for spring cleaning those areas.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Go through items and sort out what you want to keep, throw away, donate, or need to be stored elsewhere.<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Dust any standing or overhead light fixtures, replace bulbs as needed<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down and sanitize switches<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Vacuum and dust any cobwebs from top to bottom<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clear out anything in cabinets or drawers, wipe the surfaces down, and add a liner before replacing neatly<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Remove any vents and vacuum them out<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Dust any surfaces and polish if possible<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Sweep and mop any hard flooring\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> If you keep seasonal or holiday decor in your basement, invest in clear storage bins so you know exactly what&rsquo;s inside while keeping everything stored away neatly.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"garage\">Garage<\/h2>\n<p>This section might be a larger project for some. We recommend assessing the deep cleaning and organization of your garage with the garage door open (fully or partially) to allow better airflow as you go about cleaning.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean and dust any standing or overhead light fixtures, replacing bulbs and batteries as needed<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Go through items and sort out what you want to keep, throw away, donate, or need to be stored elsewhere<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Go through your tools, wipe them down, and store them neatly organized in a tool box, peg board, or tool chest<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down any tool chest and clean off any workspace surfaces<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean out anything in cabinets or cupboards, adding a liner before replacing neatly<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Dust off items on shelves if you plan to use them in the future<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Vacuum and dust any cobwebs from top to bottom<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Wipe down the garage door, dusting the inside and frame<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean any windows, both inside and outside<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Sweep the floor or lay down and old rug you no longer use\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> For optimal organization and garage storage, use hooks and hang up your tools, bikes, and other equipment to maximize space.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"outdoor\"><span id=\"outdoors-yard-area\">Outdoors &amp; Yard Area<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean the grill and cover it when you&rsquo;re done<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Check your yard tools: Sharpen blades, clean off any debris or rust, and make any small fixes or maintenance tweaks so they&rsquo;re ready to go<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Remove any rust from handheld yard tools, store them all in the same area or in a bucket for easy access<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Prune and weed walkways and garden beds<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Check your irrigation system and assess any sprinkler head fixes<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Trim down any overgrown areas<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean and rake up any areas with dead or rotting leaves\/branches<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean your rain gutters, make sure they&rsquo;re clear of any debris<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Check for any pest issues along the outside perimeter and set traps if needed<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Pressure wash sidewalks, driveways, and sidings of the house<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Clean up any pet droppings if needed<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Rake away any debris on your lawn<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Trim any branches in prep for spring growth<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Rake and smooth out any gravel areas<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Check any wooden structures and take note of their structural integrity in case you need to replace or reinforce them for spring<br>\n<input type=\"checkbox\">Dump out any standing water, clean out water features to remove any mold or algae build up, and replace them with fresh water\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> A pressure washer is about 100x better than a normal hose and can give you a brand new looking surface area. You can rent one for less than $50 for a day from Home Depot or Lowes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Updated for 2021 Hopefully after a long, cold winter, you&rsquo;re ready to stretch the cleaning muscles and spruce&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":4550,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_appearance_grid":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[42,26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4530","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-home-maintenance","category-home-organization","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist | Neighbor Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ready to begin Spring cleaning your home? Use this checklist for a complete to-do list for every room of the house!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/spring-cleaning-list\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist | Neighbor Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Ready to begin Spring cleaning your home? Use this checklist for a complete to-do list for every room of the house!\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/spring-cleaning-list\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Neighbor Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2019-03-21T16:07:29+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-01-30T00:52:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spring-cleaning-list-banner.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"640\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"415\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Casey Schow\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Casey Schow\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"9 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/spring-cleaning-list\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/spring-cleaning-list\/\",\"name\":\"The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist | Neighbor Blog\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2019-03-21T16:07:29+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-01-30T00:52:01+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/#\/schema\/person\/ef46f0328b3b37ab68cf55f85c8fb21b\"},\"description\":\"Ready to begin Spring cleaning your home? Use this checklist for a complete to-do list for every room of the house!\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/spring-cleaning-list\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/spring-cleaning-list\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/spring-cleaning-list\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Spring Cleaning Checklist\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/\",\"name\":\"Neighbor Blog\",\"description\":\"Official Blog of Neighbor.com\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/#\/schema\/person\/ef46f0328b3b37ab68cf55f85c8fb21b\",\"name\":\"Casey Schow\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/873511502b38e10dd39389eb5b1bacf84d3686c247b113655e1180b960e288f6?s=96&d=blank&r=pg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/873511502b38e10dd39389eb5b1bacf84d3686c247b113655e1180b960e288f6?s=96&d=blank&r=pg\",\"caption\":\"Casey Schow\"},\"description\":\"With nearly a decade of writing, Casey has spearheaded several high-impact editorial projects at Neighbor, including the \\\"Most Neighborly Cities\\\" series. His expertise lies in crafting engaging narratives that capture community spirit and resonate across various platforms.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/author\/caseyschow\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist | Neighbor Blog","description":"Ready to begin Spring cleaning your home? Use this checklist for a complete to-do list for every room of the house!","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/spring-cleaning-list\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist | Neighbor Blog","og_description":"Ready to begin Spring cleaning your home? Use this checklist for a complete to-do list for every room of the house!","og_url":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/spring-cleaning-list\/","og_site_name":"Neighbor Blog","article_published_time":"2019-03-21T16:07:29+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-01-30T00:52:01+00:00","og_image":[{"width":640,"height":415,"url":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spring-cleaning-list-banner.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Casey Schow","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Casey Schow","Est. reading time":"9 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/spring-cleaning-list\/","url":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/spring-cleaning-list\/","name":"The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist | Neighbor Blog","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/#website"},"datePublished":"2019-03-21T16:07:29+00:00","dateModified":"2024-01-30T00:52:01+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/#\/schema\/person\/ef46f0328b3b37ab68cf55f85c8fb21b"},"description":"Ready to begin Spring cleaning your home? Use this checklist for a complete to-do list for every room of the house!","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/spring-cleaning-list\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/spring-cleaning-list\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/spring-cleaning-list\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Spring Cleaning Checklist"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/","name":"Neighbor Blog","description":"Official Blog of Neighbor.com","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/#\/schema\/person\/ef46f0328b3b37ab68cf55f85c8fb21b","name":"Casey Schow","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/873511502b38e10dd39389eb5b1bacf84d3686c247b113655e1180b960e288f6?s=96&d=blank&r=pg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/873511502b38e10dd39389eb5b1bacf84d3686c247b113655e1180b960e288f6?s=96&d=blank&r=pg","caption":"Casey Schow"},"description":"With nearly a decade of writing, Casey has spearheaded several high-impact editorial projects at Neighbor, including the \"Most Neighborly Cities\" series. His expertise lies in crafting engaging narratives that capture community spirit and resonate across various platforms.","url":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/author\/caseyschow\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4530","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4530"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4530\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12290,"href":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4530\/revisions\/12290"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4550"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4530"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4530"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4530"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}