Deep Cleaning Checklist by Room
The sun is out, the weather is warming, and that means it’s time to come out of hibernation and jump into spring cleaning. The promise of a fresh, clean home is a great motivator, but with so many rooms to tackle, it can feel overwhelming. Don’t worry—Freedom Self Storage is here to help.
We know that sorting through your living spaces can be challenging, which is where we come in to help you create a professional deep cleaning checklist. By breaking tasks down room by room, you can stay focused, organized, and efficient while keeping your home clean, fresh, and welcoming.
Deep Cleaning Your Bedroom
Let’s start in the bedroom, since that’s where you start each day. The first area to tackle is under the bed. While a great spot for tucked-away storage, it’s also a popular gathering spot for dust bunnies and debris. This is true for most hard-to-reach areas in your home, so be sure to dust behind dressers, under chairs, and in the far back of your closet.
To make cleaning the bedroom easier, here are some of the best supplies to have on your deep-cleaning house checklist:
- A powerful hand vacuum. Also known as a dustbuster, it’s worth splurging on a high-quality unit. Stronger motors will pick up more dust and dirt, and with a flexible extension hose, you’ll be able to hit every corner of your room.
- Carpet cleaner. After moving furniture or clearing away dirt, you may notice light or dark spots on your carpet. Use a carpet cleaner like Woolite to keep your floor fresh and fragrant.
- A single tissue. It may seem odd, but you’ll use it to check circulation by holding it under your door and looking for movement. If you notice no airflow, consider opening a vent or installing a fan to reduce dust accumulation in the long run.
Deep-Clean Checklist for Kitchen Counters, Cupboards, and Cookware
The kitchen is often the most mess-prone area in the home. Living alone or with a large family, spills still happen. One of the best ways to clean up any splatter from soups or sauces is to use a melamine sponge, also known as a Magic Eraser.
These sponges work by lifting dirt and grime with their abrasive surface, and while malleable, they are actually made of a mesh of incredibly hard microscopic particles. However, remember to be careful when using them on delicate surfaces, as the abrasiveness can scratch certain finishes.
Remember, using the right tool for the right job can save you time, money, and stress. When cleaning other, more delicate surfaces, try:
- Isopropyl alcohol. This works great for tough stains on enamel stove tops, as well as a powerful glass cleaner and sanitizer. Just make sure you rinse with water afterward to avoid a slippery residue from the alcohol.
- White vinegar and baking soda. These two items are a powerhouse for cleaning. Use them to clean grease stains on countertops, deodorize the sink, and tackle buildup in ovens.
- Drain cleaner and snake. These are important for loosening debris from clogged drains, but be sure to keep the chemicals out of reach of pets.
- Your oven’s self-cleaning function. If your oven has one, this can easily save you an hour of scrubbing burnt-on debris simply by toasting it away. A simple wipe-down afterward is all you need.
Deep Cleaning Your House’s Utility Room
A good deep cleaning room-by-room checklist is never complete without a miscellaneous category for all the maintenance and cleaning tasks that tend to be forgotten, and the utility room is an often overlooked but important place to keep tidy. As you work your way through your home, remember to:
- Change your air filter. Your home’s air filter, typically located near your furnace fan, plays a crucial role in determining the overall air quality of your home. If you are prone to allergies or have experienced a stuffier nose than usual, take a look at your filter and make sure it’s in good condition. Regardless, your filter should be changed at least once a year.
- Clean under your washer and dryer. This is more important than you may think. Lint buildup can pose a fire risk, which is why it’s also essential to clean behind and under your fridge, where dust and debris can accumulate.
- Inspect and replace batteries. Flashlights and smoke detectors often fail when you need them most, causing sticky corrosion that’s hard to remove.
Enjoy a Clean, Breathable, Clutter-Free Home With Freedom Self Storage
Once you’ve cleared away all your rarely used belongings, from holiday decorations to spare bed sets and clothing, keep them out of the way but available when you need them with a self storage unit from your nearest Freedom Storage-managed facility.
By freeing up space in your home, you’ll have room to enjoy your clean, decluttered living space to the fullest. Let us help you maintain a tidy home by providing a secure and convenient place for your extra belongings.
Find a Freedom Storage managed facility near you to get the room you need to tackle spring cleaning like a pro.