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Spring Cleaning Checklist
Spring is fast approaching! We can finally enjoy time outside in our yard, open our windows and release the grogginess of winter. For some people, it is an exciting time to clean every nook and cranny of their home - others wish we felt this way. No matter which camp you fall into, a simple, quick cleaning can breathe life into any home. As a Realtor working with home sellers and buyers, as well as living in my own home, I've picked up a few tips and tricks to start spring cleaning.
To start- It's easier on both your schedules and yourselves, to take on one room a day. Need to work late on a Wednesday night? No problem, pick up cleaning the following day. Don't have the emotional strength to declutter your closet, yet?- focus on other rooms first and circle back. Whether you're preparing your home for buyers this spring or just wanting to refresh your home, I've put together a spring cleaning checklist of tried and true methods for sprucing up your space this spring.
- Check/replace lighting to be bright but soft
- Replace loose caulking & grout
- Repair leaky traps, toilets, & faucets
- Deep clean tile, fixtures, & shower door
- Clean stained sinks and shower
- Remove all rust & mildew
- Put all food, small appliances & toiletries away
- Organize all counters & cabinets (De-clutter!)
- Deep clean floors & baseboards
- Clean appliances & verify that they work
- Safely store all jewelry & small valuables
- Repair sticky doors and drawers
- Check/repair screen doors
- Clean the fireplace
- Repair loose knobs, and cracked molding
- Replace/repair floor coverings
- Keep all walkways and stairways clear
- Pick up papers, toys, trash, etc.
- Put out potpourri or scented oils
- Stage tables, desks, & dressers
- Remove extra furniture & worn rugs
- Clean out & organize closets (De-clutter!)
- Wash all windows & window sills
- Shine/polish/dust any brass, silver, or crystal
- Wax/refinish hardwood floors
- Dust all surfaces & ceiling fans
- Vacuum blinds & wash curtains
- Deep clean carpets
- Add fresh paint in light/neutral colors
- Check/repair doorbells & exterior lighting
- Repair gutters & eaves
- Repair torn screens & frames/seams
- Repair broken windows & shutters
- Replace old storm doors
- Clean/repair patio & deck areas
- Touch up exterior paint
- Paint the front door & mailbox
- Add a seasonal doormat & decorations
- Remove outdoor furniture in bad shape
- Remove snow, ice, or leaves from walkways
- Clear/sweep walkways & driveways
- Add color & plants to bare spots
- Stack woodpile neatly
- Edge gardens & walkways
- Mow lawn, trim shrubs, weed & mulch
- Ensure pets are not home & eliminate odors
- Make sure trash is disposed of in bins
- Clean/wipe kitchen & bathrooms
- Vacuum all carpets & dust visible surfaces
- Pick up toys, make beds & put away clothes
- Open all draperies, shades & turn on lights
- Check/repair air vents to working order
- Change furnace filter
- Clean water heater & drain sediment
- Make energy-saving insulation apparent
- Provide strong overhead lighting
- Clean/paint any concrete floors
- Clean any oily cement floors
- Make inspection access easy
- Sell, give away, or throw out unwanted items
- Hang up items & stage areas
- Tidy storage & work areas
- Increase floor space as much as possible
- Organize & de-clutter all areas
What's Next?
Spring is a great time to list your house, especially now when it's spotless and decluttered! Let's get together so I can provide you with a market analysis and home evaluation so you can get a better understanding of how well the market is performing in your neighborhood!
