![]() If your tub is porcelain, use a powder cleaner to scrub away soap scum.Toss old loofahs, dull razors and empty bottles.Wash any soap scum or mold off containers and bath toys.Remove bath products, toys and other items from the tub.More on how to clean your shower, tile grout, glass shower door and shower curtain. Use a soft-scrub brush and cleaner to scrub soap scum build-up and grout.Wash walls, shower caddy, door / curtain, floor and drain cover. Spray the inside of the shower with cleaner.Remove all items from the shower. Get rid of any products you don’t need or use.Use a small bristle brush or pipe cleaner to scrub the inside of the toothbrush slots.Fill the holder with antibacterial mouthwash and let sit for several minutes. Remember: Standard toothbrushes should be replaced at least every three months or after recovering from an illness. Soak toothbrush bristles in vinegar for 30 minutes, rinse and let air-dry.More on how to clean the bathroom sink and drain. Spray faucet and basin with cleaner, then wipe down.Spray and wipe down the mirror above the sink.Clean and organize inside the medicine cabinet, drawers and the under-the-sink area.Remove any hair or debris from the drain.More on how to clean bathroom fan vent covers. Remove vents and soak in hot, soapy water.Vacuum vents (or clean with a microfiber duster or cloth).Check the bathroom fan filter and change, if necessary.You probably do a cursory clean of it every week or so, but your bathroom spring-cleaning efforts should go further to remove soap scum build-up, graying grout, mold and hard water stains. Since the bathroom is one of the most-used rooms in the house (and the place where everyone cleans up), it needs more attention than other rooms. Clean other kitchen items Wipe down and spot-clean as necessary: Put the blender on its base and let it blend for 30 seconds.Fill the blender halfway with warm water and a few drops of dish soap.Mop hardwood, stone or tile floor with the appropriate floor cleaner. Vacuum the floor to remove dust, dirt and debris.Wipe down backsplash degrease with cleaner, if necessary.Dust and spot-clean walls, baseboards and moldings.More on how to clean the refrigerator and the freezer. Use a soft brush and vacuum to clean condenser coils and fan.Return food, drinks and condiments to the fridge and freezer.Get rid of any expired products (and anything past its prime).Wash and refill ice cube trays, return to freezer.Spray and wipe down the exteriors of the fridge and freezer.Wipe down the gasket seal on the fridge and freezer doors.Spray shelves, walls and drawers with cleaner, and wipe down.More on how to clean the microwave with vinegar. Wipe microwave interior down with a damp sponge.Place water and vinegar in a microwave-safe bowl.More on how to clean the stovetop, the oven and stainless steel appliances. Remove the range hood fan filter, soak in hot water and dish soap, and rinse.Use an ammonia, dish soap and water solution to clean inside the oven.Spot-clean as necessary with a baking soda paste. ![]() Spray stovetop and range hood with cleaner, and wipe down.Remove grates, burner caps and reflector pans, and wash separately.Do a rinse cycle with vinegar and baking soda.Clear the drain and any debris at the bottom of the dishwasher.More on how to clean the kitchen sink, faucets, sponges and the garbage disposal. Clean and organize the cabinet under the sink.Replace sponges (or wash in hot, soapy water).Spray faucet and basin with cleaner, then wipe down.Use an old toothbrush to scrub the garbage disposal splash guard.Use cleaner and a pipe-cleaning brush to scrub inside the drain.TODAY Illustration Clean the kitchen sink Start with a general tidy-up, and then do a deeper dive to thoroughly spring clean the kitchen. While you should wipe away crumbs and clean up spills as they happen, now is the time to zero in on deep kitchen cleaning gunky drains, grease-slicked range hoods, the insides of major appliances and the outsides of small ones. Granted all the time you spend in your kitchen, it's bound to get messy. TODAY Illustration Kitchen cleaning checklist Not only will it streamline dusting, vacuuming, washing and polishing, but it’ll help you declutter and reorganize for the new season too. You can take our free, printable house cleaning checklist with you as you zip from room to room, hitting all the major spots. Simplify your spring-cleaning routine with this targeted list of tidy-up tasks. Our advice: Check items off the list once completed so you can keep track of your progress.ĭownload and print our spring-cleaning checklists here. Download or print our free spring-cleaning checklists or keep scrolling to find out how to thoroughly clean every room.
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