Top 10 Tips for a Spring Clean of Your Home

Spring is nearly here, and that means it’s time to say goodbye to the dust bunnies that have been secretly multiplying all winter. A deep clean not only makes your home sparkle but also keeps you from sneezing your way into summer. Here are our top 10 tips to make spring cleaning a little less painful (and maybe even fun?).

1. Declutter First

Before you start scrubbing, take a moment to ask yourself, “Do I really need this?” If it’s covered in an inch of dust, probably not. Donate it, toss it, or hide it in that drawer where everything else goes. Less clutter = less stress.

2. Work Room by Room

Trying to clean the whole house at once is a recipe for disaster (or just a really long nap on the sofa). Tackle one room at a time so you don’t end up in a pile of half-folded laundry wondering where it all went wrong.

3. Don’t Forget High-Touch Areas

Light switches, doorknobs, remote controls—basically, anything you touch 500 times a day but never think to clean. Grab some disinfectant and make those germs wish they had never existed.

4. Deep Clean Your Kitchen

Time to face the fridge. Say goodbye to those mystery leftovers and give the shelves a good wipe. Degrease the oven, clean the microwave (yes, even the top inside part), and show your toaster some love—it’s been working hard.

5. Freshen Up Your Carpets and Rugs

If your carpet has more crumbs than your snack drawer, it’s time to vacuum. Give rugs a good shake or even a professional clean. Your feet will thank you.

6. Wash Windows and Window Treatments

Sunlight is great—unless it’s highlighting all the streaks and fingerprints on your windows. A little glass cleaner and elbow grease will have your home looking brighter (literally).

7. Revive Your Bedding and Mattresses

Wash everything—duvet, pillowcases, mattress protector. While you’re at it, flip the mattress. Bonus points if you vacuum it, too (yes, mattresses collect dust and crumbs, thanks to midnight snacking).

8. Tackle Your Bathroom

Scrub the tiles, clean the grout, and de-limescale the showerhead. And if your shower curtain has seen better days, maybe it’s time for a new one. No one wants a petri dish hanging in their bathroom.

9. Dust and Wipe Down All Surfaces

Dusting is like playing hide and seek with dirt. Check bookshelves, baseboards, ceiling fans—anywhere dust likes to hang out. Then wipe everything down so your house doesn’t look like it’s been abandoned for years.

10. Bring in a Fresh Scent

Now that your house is clean, make it smell amazing. Open the windows, light a candle, or throw some essential oils in a diffuser. Nothing says “spring” like a home that smells like fresh flowers (instead of last night’s dinner).

Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be a total chore—unless you’d rather leave it to the professionals. Elliotts Cleaning Services is here to save the day! Contact us for a deep clean that will make your home feel brand new.