Spring Cleaning

Spring has officially sprung in Virginia Beach! With that, the pollen has fallen, storms are rolling & the sun is starting to warm. Spring equinox brings about a desire for change, minimalism & a fresh start.

Historically- beginning as a reason to clean up winters mess, this seasonal shift provides an opportunity to reevaluate what no longer serves your space while deeply cleaning anew. Cleaning your home from top to bottom is an effort-filled feat but you can make it manageable with a tangible list! Today we’re sharing simple ways to go room-by-room and get it done!

Things to do in every room:

• Clean baseboards

• Dust

• Vacuum

• Mop

• Wax floors

• Professionally or personally clean carpets and rugs

• Professionally or personally clean upholstered furniture

• Polish hardware

• Wash window screens and drapery

• Clean light fixtures and ceiling fans

Kitchen:

• Deep clean refrigerator interior and exterior

• Defrost freezer

• Deep clean cover

• Clean cabinet interior and exterior

Bathroom:

• Discard expired products

• Update first aid kit necessities

• Deep clean shower

• Wash bath mats

• Deep clean toilet

• Deep clean sink

• Clean and reseal grout

• Replace or wash shower curtain liner

• Wash linens

Bedroom:

• Wash linens and comforter

• Deep clean mattress

• Deep clean under bed

• Wash pillows

• Switch necessary clothing and donate what is no longer useful

Office:

• Organize files, paper work and supplies

• Restock supplies

• Clean computer screen and keyboard

Outdoor spaces:

• Pressure wash exterior

• Pressure wash driveway

• Wash windows

• Scrub patio / deck

• Wash outdoor furniture

• Wash windows

• Check for damaged exterior fixtures, windows, roofing, wires etc

Laundry:

• Donate unneeded items

• Restock supplies

• Deep clean washer

• Clean drier vent