After 25 years of professionally cleaning homes across every season, our team has learned exactly what it takes to give a home a true spring reset. This is not a vague list of suggestions. This is the exact room-by-room checklist our maids follow when a client books a deep cleaning in the spring.
Print it out, work through it at your own pace, or hand it to our team and let us handle the whole thing. Either way, your home will feel brand new by the time you are done.
Before You Start: Gather Your Supplies
One of the biggest mistakes people make is starting a spring clean without the right tools on hand. You end up running to the store mid-task and losing momentum. Here is what our maids bring to every spring cleaning job:
- All-purpose cleaner, glass cleaner, and a degreaser
- White vinegar and baking soda (for natural cleaning solutions)
- Microfiber cloths, scrub brushes, and a grout brush
- Vacuum with attachments, mop, and bucket
- Step stool or ladder for high areas
- Trash bags, donation boxes, and rubber gloves
Pro Tip: Work from top to bottom, left to right in every room. Dust and debris fall downward, so starting with ceiling fans and light fixtures means you never have to re-clean a surface. This is the number one rule our maids follow on every job.
Your Room-by-Room Spring Cleaning Checklist
Kitchen
- Empty all cabinets and wipe shelves inside and out
- Degrease range hood, filter, and stovetop
- Deep clean inside the oven and microwave
- Pull out refrigerator, clean behind and underneath
- Clean refrigerator interior, toss expired items
- Descale coffee maker and kettle
- Sanitize trash can and recycling bin
- Scrub sink and polish faucet
- Clean dishwasher interior and door seals
- Wipe down all countertops, backsplash, and light switches
- Wash or replace shelf liners
- Sweep, mop, and clean baseboards
Pro Tip: Put half a lemon and a tablespoon of baking soda in a bowl of water, then microwave it for three minutes. The steam loosens caked-on food and the lemon eliminates odors. Our maids have used this trick for years, and it never fails.
Bathrooms
- Scrub tile grout with a grout brush and baking soda paste
- Deep clean toilet inside, outside, base, and behind
- Remove and soak showerhead in vinegar to clear buildup
- Scrub shower walls, door tracks, and glass
- Clean exhaust fan cover (remove and wash)
- Wipe down all surfaces, mirror, and light fixtures
- Organize medicine cabinet and under-sink storage
- Wash or replace shower curtain and liner
- Launder all bath mats and towels
- Scrub floor on hands and knees, especially corners
Bathrooms are the most time-consuming room to spring clean properly. Need help?
Let our team handle your spring cleaning →Bedrooms
- Strip all bedding and wash everything, including pillows and mattress pad
- Vacuum and flip or rotate the mattress
- Dust ceiling fan, light fixtures, and vents
- Wipe down all furniture, tops and undersides
- Clean mirrors and window glass inside
- Declutter nightstands, dressers, and closet shelves
- Vacuum closet floor and wipe shelves
- Organize seasonal clothing, donate what you no longer wear
- Vacuum under the bed and all furniture
- Dust baseboards and door frames
Pro Tip: Sprinkle baking soda on your mattress, let it sit for 30 minutes, then vacuum it up. It absorbs moisture and odors that build up over time. Our maids do this on every deep clean and clients are always amazed by the difference.
Living Room
- Dust and wipe all shelves, mantels, and decorative items
- Clean behind and under all furniture
- Vacuum upholstery and cushions, check for crumbs and coins
- Spot-treat any stains on fabric furniture
- Wipe down TV screen, remotes, and electronics
- Clean all windows, sills, and window tracks
- Wash or dry clean curtains and drapes
- Dust all light fixtures, lamps, and lampshades
- Clean air vents and replace HVAC filter
- Vacuum carpet thoroughly or mop hard floors, including edges
Entryway and Hallways
- Wipe down the front door inside and out
- Clean light switches, door handles, and handrails
- Wash or replace entry mat
- Dust coat hooks, shoe racks, and storage cubbies
- Vacuum or mop hallway floors and stairs
- Wipe down stairway railings and banisters
- Clean hall closet, organize seasonal gear
- Dust picture frames and wall art
Outdoor Spaces and Garage
- Sweep and wash porch, patio, and walkways
- Wipe down outdoor furniture and cushions
- Clean exterior light fixtures and front porch lights
- Wash exterior windows (outside)
- Sweep garage floor and organize storage
- Check and clean gutters if accessible
- Shake out or wash outdoor doormats
- Clear cobwebs from eaves, corners, and doorframes
That is a long list. Our maids do this every day and they are very, very good at it.
Book a spring cleaning and let us handle it →How to Stay on Track
Most people try to spring clean their entire home in one weekend and burn out halfway through. After 25 years of doing this professionally, we recommend a different approach: tackle one or two rooms per day over the course of a week. You will do a more thorough job and you will not dread it by room three.
Start with the kitchen and bathrooms. These are the rooms that take the most time and effort, and finishing them first gives you the momentum to power through the rest. Save the easiest rooms, like hallways and the entryway, for the end when your energy is lower.
When to Call in the Professionals
There is no shame in handing over your spring cleaning to a team that does this for a living. In fact, most of our clients book a professional deep cleaning in the spring and then transition to recurring cleaning to maintain the results year-round. It is the smartest approach we have seen in 25 years of doing this work.
If your home has not had a thorough cleaning in months, if you are preparing for a big event, or if you simply have better things to do with your weekend, our team is ready. We bring our own supplies, follow our own checklists, and leave your home looking and smelling like a completely different place.
Every one of our maids is background-checked, insured, and personally trained by our team. You can trust them with your home, your keys, and your family's space. That is the promise we have kept for 25 years.