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Step-by-Step Spring-Cleaning Checklist

Step-by-Step Spring-Cleaning Checklist

March 18, 2024  |  Seasonal, Cleaning Tips

Spring-cleaning is more than just a routine tidying up – it's a deep dive into every nook and cranny to ensure your home is fresh, clean, and organized for the season ahead.

As the days grow longer and the weather warms up, it's the perfect time to roll up your sleeves and give your home a thorough cleaning.

In this guide, we'll explore the significance of a strategic approach, focusing on realistic goals and a room-by-room method.

Room-by-Room Refresh

Room-by-Room Refresh

When it comes to spring-cleaning, each room in your home requires attention to detail. To ensure a thorough deep clean, it's essential to employ the right techniques and products. Here's a breakdown of deep cleaning tips and tasks for each area:

Kitchen: 

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Kitchen: 

The kitchen is a great first stop on your spring-cleaning journey. Begin by attacking the dirt and grime from your large appliances. Run a self-cleaning cycle on your oven and dishwasher while you clean out the refrigerator. This is the perfect time to swap out the water filter in the fridge!

Move from the appliances to the countertops and backsplashes and utilize a citrus-scented cleaning agent to add a nice fragrance to your kitchen while also leaving your surfaces grease-free.

After completing the cleaning of elevated surfaces, take on your floors effortlessly using the EasyWring™ RinseClean™ Spin Mop. This innovative mop utilizes a two-bucket system to separate clean and dirty water, so you are always mopping with clean! Plus its unique foot pedal allows you to control the moisture level in your mop without getting your hands dirty – another win.

We like to pair with O-Cedar PACS hard floor cleaner, a perfectly-portioned enzyme cleaner specially designed for O-Cedar buckets. Just drop and mop with the PACS hard floor cleaner for a quick and efficient cleaning experience.

Bathrooms:

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Bathrooms:

While cleaning the bathroom may not be the most enjoyable task, maintaining a spotless space is undoubtedly a top priority. Begin by tackling the bathtub or shower to eliminate soap scum, then move on to thoroughly sanitize the toilet.

Continue the cleaning journey by addressing countertop surfaces and sinks before turning attention to often-overlooked tasks like cleaning mirrors and replacing the shower curtain liner – the finishing touches that contribute to a truly sparkling bathroom. Finish up by mopping the floors.

Pro tip: Use a different mop refill for each room of the house to avoid spreading germs from one room to another.

Bedrooms:

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Bedrooms:

Give your bedding a crisp clean, vacuum your mattresses, and dust off and wipe down furniture to breathe new life into your bedroom. Foster a peaceful ambiance by tidying up closets and drawers.

Lastly, for non-carpeted floors, employ your EasyWring™ RinseClean™ Spin Mop to ensure a spotless finish. Switching from the kitchen to the bedroom is a breeze with O-Cedar Mop Refills – just swap out the mop for a fresh one!

Living Areas:

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Living Areas:

Revitalize your living space effortlessly by targeting dust and grime beginning with cleaning your electronics. Follow that by vacuuming upholstery and wiping down surfaces for an immaculate finish. Add a touch of order and style by organizing your books and magazines.

Enhance your cleaning efficiency with quality tools like the PowerCorner® Pet Pro Broom & Step-On Dust Pan, ensuring a thorough and effective cleaning process, even with a house full of furry loved ones! This award-winning broom is specially designed to pick up pet hair, and the step-on dust pan means no more bending over to finish the clean.

Additional Areas:

Additional Areas:

Don't neglect spaces like the garage, attic, and basement. Declutter and deep clean these areas as needed to maintain a clean and organized home.

Maximize Your Dust-Busting

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Maximize Your Dust-Busting

Clean Strategically:

Work from top to bottom and left to right to prevent spreading dust and dirt, ensuring a more efficient cleaning process.

Keep it Clean, Keep it Safe:

Protect your hands and nails while tackling tough stains and chemicals by utilizing durable cleaning gloves.

Dust Be Gone:

Opt for microfiber cloths when dusting—they're great at trapping dust and allergens, leaving your surfaces spotless and sparkling!
 

Green Your Clean:

Minimize environmental impact while maximizing results by opting for eco-friendly cleaning products.

Further reading: 5 Tips for Eco-Friendly Spring Cleaning

Maintain the Sparkle

Maintain the Sparkle

Once you've conquered your deep spring-cleaning, it's easier to keep up with. Establish a regular maintenance schedule to keep your home looking its best year-round. Consider scheduling quarterly or semi-annual deep cleaning sessions to stay on top of those hard-to-reach areas and deep cleaning tasks.

Further reading: Daily, Weekly, Monthly Cleaning Tips

Consider using the ProMist® MAX Microfiber Spray Mop for easy and quick cleanups of pet or kid spills. It’s the #1 spray mop in the US plus, it's reusable and washable, making it a budget-friendly choice that saves you 9 times more on cleaning supplies compared to other options.*

Spring-cleaning isn't just a chore – it's a chance to make the most of those longer days and create a space that feels fresh, clean, and rejuvenated. With these tips and tricks in your cleaning arsenal, you'll be well-equipped to tackle your Spring-cleaning with confidence. So grab your mop and bucket, and get ready to make your home shine brighter than ever before!


Click here to download our spring cleaning checklist.

*Cost of product, solution, and refills compared to the leading competitor spray mop.
O-Cedar EasyWring RinseClean Spin Mop System
EasyWring™ RinseClean™ Spin Mop System
ProMist® MAX Microfiber Spray Mop
PowerCorner® Pet Pro Broom & Step-On Dust Pan
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