It’s Spring! Time to prepare the house for the warmer seasons. How about starting the new station with a cleaning? That’s why we’ve updated our Spring Checklist.

First, create a realistic cleaning schedule in keeping with your routine, as a single weekend will not be enough, as it will take a few days for longer projects like carpet washing and closet organization.

Then, set aside a bag or box to store the donation and disposal items. Leave it in a place where the whole family can deposit the objects that can later be donated.

It is possible to make small visual changes to the house so that it is fresher or at least “looks” fresher. So little things like taking off the rugs, curtain linings and painting the house with blue base colors can make your house look more refreshing.

Therefore, reducing the visual pollution of a room and storing unnecessary items, leaving the mess out of sight, helps to make everything look fresher and more airy.

Check out the Spring Checklist:

General house maintenance

• Clean windows;
• Clean mirrors;
• Clean fixtures;
• Maintenance of hinges and handles.
• Sanitize the carpets;
• Wash curtains and sanitize blinds;
• Clean the water tank;
• Clean the gutters;
• Checkup in the hydraulic part – check for leaks, drips or clogging;
• Checkup on the electrical part.

Rooms

• Wash and dry blankets and comforters. Keep them clean for next fall/winter. If you are going to wash them at home, make sure they are dry before putting them in the closet to avoid mold. If they are sanitized in the laundry, remove the plastic bag before storing it in the closet. If you prefer, store blankets and comforters in vacuum bags to keep insects, dust and dirt away.
• Change the bed linen. Replace heavy quilts with lighter ones. If you use darker sheets in winter, it’s time to replace them with light pieces that provide a greater feeling of freshness;
• Wash curtains and sanitize blinds;
• Clean windows;
• Clean mirrors;
• Clean fixtures;
• Maintenance of hinges and handles.

Wardrobes, closets or closets

• Clean the closet from the inside;
• Wash worn coats in winter;
• Rearrange the closet;
• Discard unused items;
• Rotate between the pieces of clothing;
• Review all parts;
• Make clothing repairs, minor adjustments, and button sewing if necessary.

Living rooms, dining, home cinema or living

• Wash curtains;
• Wash and carpets;
• Sanitize sofas and upholstery;
• Clean walls;
• Remove lining from the curtains to make the house lighter (if desired);
• Replace curtains, rugs, sofa covers, cushion covers with lighter ones that are appropriate for the season.
• Clean windows;
• Clean mirrors;
• Clean fixtures;
• Maintenance of hinges and handles.

Bathrooms

• Organize the closet and discard expired products;
• Cleaning the shower;
• Review hydraulic part (sink, shower, faucet and drains);
• Clean windows;
• Clean mirrors;
• Clean fixtures;
• Maintenance of hinges and handles.

Home Office

• Check files and discard what is not necessary;
• Review insurance policies and contracts;
• Clean windows;
• Clean fixtures;
• Maintenance of hinges and handles.

Deposit or mess room

• Clean up the deposit or mess room
• Discard unused items;
• Clean windows;
• Clean fixtures;
• Maintenance of hinges and handles.

Kitchen or pantry

• Clean cabinets;
• Clean refrigerator and freezer;
• Clean stove;
• Clean windows;
• Clean fixtures;
• Maintenance of hinges and handles.
• Arrange kitchen items, pots, cutlery, etc;
• Discard expired or unused products;
• make a shopping list
• plan the menu

External spaces are

• Cut the grass;
• Clean the gutters;
• Overhaul roof;
• Garden furniture maintenance
• Cleaning of external parts such as benches and awnings;
• Check the maintenance of the ceiling, walls, porch, patios, driveway, gate and sidewalks.

Remember to stay focused, take one task at a time, and ask other householders for help.