Spring Cleaning Guide 2026: How to Clean Every Surface in Your Home | Bobby Berk
Spring is officially here, and it’s time to start thinking about getting your home spic and span for the new season. And to really get rid of dirt and dust that’s accumulated, you need to be properly prepared for your spring cleaning. That’s why I’m sharing the easiest, most effective, and best methods to clean every surface of your home courtesy of my Spring Cleaning Guide!
Ready to learn the smarter ways to clean corners, cabinets, and everything in between? Keep scrolling to see my time-saving tips for scrubbing, wiping, and washing 15 different common surfaces in your space with my Spring Cleaning Guide
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Room-by-Room Spring Cleaning Schedule
Before you start tackling each surface in your space, here is a helpful 4-week cleaning schedule to get your entire home spotless.
Week 1 — Kitchen & Entryway
- Deep clean oven, stovetop, and hood vent
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Wipe down cabinet fronts and handles
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Clear and clean the refrigerator — toss expired items
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Descale the kettle and clean small appliances
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Scrub sink and faucet; clean garbage disposal
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Mop and clean behind appliances
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Clear out shoes and donate pairs you haven’t worn
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Wipe down coat rack, hooks, and bench
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Clean welcome mat or replace if worn
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Organize bags, umbrellas, and seasonal items
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Sweep and mop the floor
Week 2 — Living Room & Dining Room
- Dust shelves, artwork, and light fixtures
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Vacuum sofas and under cushions
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Clean windows and window treatments
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Wipe down electronics and remote controls
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Steam clean rugs or send to cleaner
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Declutter coffee table and bookshelves
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Polish dining table and chairs
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Clean light fixture and chandelier
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Wash table linens and napkins
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Wipe down china cabinet or buffet
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Clean baseboards and sweep floor
Week 3 — Bedrooms & Closets
- Wash all bedding including pillows and duvet
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Flip or rotate the mattress
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Dust nightstands, lamps, and ceiling fan
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Clean under the bed — vacuum and organize
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Wipe down mirrors and baseboards
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Do a full closet edit — donate, sell, or discard
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Swap seasonal clothes
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Wipe down shelves and rods
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Organize shoes, bags, and accessories
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Vacuum closet floor and corners
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Wash all bedding and freshen pillows
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Dust all surfaces and clean mirrors
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Clear out any items stored in the room
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Vacuum floors and rug
Week 4 — Bathrooms and Laundry
- Deep clean toilet, tub, and shower grout
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Descale showerhead and faucets
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Clear medicine cabinet — toss expired products
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Wash bath mats and shower curtain liner
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Wipe down vanity, mirrors, and light fixtures
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Clean washing machine drum and door seal
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Vacuum dryer lint trap and exhaust vent
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Wipe down appliance exteriors
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Organize cleaning supplies and detergents
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Clean utility sink if applicable
BASEBOARDS
Attach a microfiber cloth to a broom and run along the baseboard, or try a clever baseboard buddy. (Also ideal for cleaning crown molding.)
TIME TO CLEAN: 30 mins – 1 hour
BLINDS
Wrap each side of a pair of kitchen tongs with a microfiber cloth and you’ll have the ideal tool for getting in between thin slats.
TIME TO CLEAN: 20 mins -45 mins
BOOKSHELVES
Remove all items from shelves and dust with a Swiffer duster or soft cloth, then spray with a multipurpose cleaner and dry. (You can snap a quick photo before removing items to know exactly where to put them back.)
TIME TO CLEAN: 30 mins – 1 hour
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CARPET & RUGS
Use a steam cleaner once a year to remove stains, dust, and particles that even regular vacuuming many have missed. A foaming cleaner can also be used to treat stubborn stains.
TIME TO CLEAN: 45 mins – 1 .5 hours
CEILING FANS
A Swiffer duster with a 6-foot extending handle makes reaching ceiling fan blades a breeze. For a DIY method, use an old pillowcase to wrap each blade and trap all dust inside.
TIME TO CLEAN: 10 mins – 20 mins
COUNTERTOPS
Use a stone cleaner for counter surfaces like marble and granite. A multisurface cleaner will work safely on any other countertop material, like wood, quartz, or laminate.
TIME TO CLEAN: 10 mins – 20 mins
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GLASS & MIRRORS
Invisible glass cleaner paired with a microfiber cloth is your go-to for streak-free and shiny windows, glass surfaces, and mirrors.
TIME TO CLEAN: 30 mins – 1 hour
KITCHEN CABINETS
Your cabinet fronts might look clean, but they’re probably hiding some subtle stains. A cabinet cream is an effective way to gently remove everything from cooking oils to residue to fingerprints – and restore your painted or stained cabinets to mint condition.
TIME TO CLEAN: 30 mins – 1 hour
MATTRESSES
Thoroughly vacuum your mattress with a handheld attachment, and then lightly spray with a disinfectant to ensure it’s fresh – and free of dust mites and allergens.
TIME TO CLEAN: 15 mins – 40 mins
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How To Clean & Declutter
Spring cleaning is also an ideal time to tackle your clutter. If you’re ready to part with items, consider donating to a charitable organization that will also pick up your items directly from your home. Greendrop, Habitat For Humanity, and Pick Up Please allow you to schedule a pick up of furniture and other home items, making it so easy to get more organized – and help those in need, too.
OVENS
Start by scraping off any pieces of burned food. Then spray with an oven cleaner and wipe clean. You can also create your own all-natural cleaner using baking soda and white vinegar.
TIME TO CLEAN: 10 mins – 20 mins
PAINTED WALLS & TRIM
Marks or scuffs on walls and trim will easily come off with a few swipes of a Magic Eraser.
TIME TO CLEAN: 30 mins – 1 hour
REFRIGERATORS
The annual cleaning for your fridge should consist of removing all interior shelving, cleaning with soap and water, and wiping down the interior. Use Goo Gone to remove any stuck-on substances or food residue.
TIME TO CLEAN: 15 mins – 45 mins
SHOWERS
For an easy clean that works on glass, tile, or porcelain, simply spray on Wet and Forget and rinse away soap scum and watermarks. To remove tough mold or mildew, apply bleach-soaked cotton balls to problem areas for 15 minutes and rinse clean.
TIME TO CLEAN: 30mins – 1 hour
STAINLESS STEEL
A specially formulated stainless steel cleaner and a microfiber cloth will work wonders on appliances, removing pesky fingerprints and leaving a shiny surface.
TIME TO CLEAN: 10 mins – 20 mins
WOOD FLOORS
Ditch the bucket and mop for an easier way to wet clean your floors. Swiffer Wet Jet Wood is the only tool you need to make wood floors look their best. And it takes seconds to replace the cleaning formula – or swap out to use on other surfaces.
TIME TO CLEAN: 30 mins – 1.5 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should you Start Spring Cleaning?
The sweet spot is late February through April, once the weather starts to shift and you can open windows to air things out while you clean. That said, the best time is simply when you feel that unmistakable urge to refresh your space — your instincts are usually right. If life gets busy, even a late spring clean in May is far better than skipping it altogether.
What is the Fastest way to Spring Clean?
The key is to work room by room rather than task by task — fully finishing one space before moving to the next keeps momentum high and prevents you from feeling like you’re going in circles. Before you start, gather all your supplies in a caddy so you’re never stopping to hunt down a sponge or a trash bag. Decluttering first also speeds everything up dramatically, since it’s much faster to clean a surface that’s already clear.
In what Order should you Clean Your House?
Always start at the top and work your way down — dust ceilings and light fixtures before you vacuum floors, or you’ll just be cleaning the same surfaces twice. Move room by room, starting with the spaces that see the most use (kitchen and bathrooms) before tackling bedrooms and common areas. Within each room, follow the same logic: declutter, then dust high surfaces, wipe down mid-level areas, and finish with floors.
Do I only need to Deep Clean Once a Year?
Spring cleaning is the big reset, but most homes benefit from a second deep clean in the fall — especially before the holidays when your home sees more guests and you’re spending more time indoors. High-traffic areas like bathrooms, kitchens, and entryways may need a thorough refresh every season. Think of your annual spring clean as the full overhaul and smaller seasonal cleans as maintenance in between.
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