Bissell Released a Handy Spring-Cleaning Checklist For All Major Rooms in Your Home

There's nothing quite as satisfying as pulling out the cleaning supplies and polishing and tidying up the rooms in your home once the weather gets warmer. But it doesn't matter what your space looks like — whether it's a house or an apartment, we know cleaning checklists can look daunting. There are lots of surfaces to clean and drawers to organize, and thankfully, Bissell gets the struggle.

To help ease the stress of spring cleaning, the company has created a handy bullet-point list outlining cleaning instructions for big project rooms like the kitchen, bedroom, dining room, and bathroom. While each room has its own checklist, Bissell also recommends dusting, spot washing (doorknobs, air vents, etc.), washing windows (inside, outside, and the screen), and cleaning curtains and blinds. Similarly, be sure to change the batteries in the smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors to give your home a complete revamp. Find Bissell's full spring-cleaning checklist ahead that'll make your home feel airy, bright, and beautiful.

01
Kitchen
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Kitchen

  • Clean oven (pop windows open when using chemical cleaner)
  • Wipe down stove (removing burners, burner covers, and spill catchers)
  • Sort through and clean refrigerator and freezer, including shelves, handles, and trays and mopping underneath (toss out expired products; dust coils, but unplug refrigerator before doing so!)
  • Clean all counter appliances: toaster, mixer, microwave, dishwasher, etc.
  • Disinfect countertops and backsplashes
  • Sort through and reorganize cabinets (toss out expired products)
  • Disinfect sink (combine baking soda with warm water and lemon, and pour down disposal)
  • Drop ice cubes through the disposal to resharpen blades
  • Sweep and mop floors
02
Dining Room
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Dining Room

  • Dust and wipe down furniture: table, chairs, display cabinets, etc. (wash any necessary linens)
  • Vacuum (optional: use a deep cleaner to spot treat)
  • Dust, sweep, and mop floors
  • Wash and dry display cookware (fine china, for example) by hand
  • Clean doormats/floor mats
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Bedroom
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Bedroom

  • Strip the bedding, and wash all linens, including pillows
  • Flip the mattress
  • Dust all furniture: dresser, desk, bookcase, nightstand, chair, mirror, etc.
  • Clean mirrors
  • Vacuum (optional: use a deep cleaner to spot treat)
  • Dust, sweep, and mop floors
  • Purge and reorganize closet, dresser, and any shelves (make a pile for donation)
  • Swap out seasonal items in storage bins
  • Toss out any expired products (makeup, medication, etc.)
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Bathroom
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Bathroom

  • Disinfect shower, bathtub, toilet, sink, faucets, countertops, and any other high-touch surfaces
  • Clean mirrors
  • Clean inside and outside of medicine and vanity cabinets, then reorganize (toss out any expired products like makeup, medication, etc. and hair tools that no longer work like curling iron, straightener, blow dryer, etc.)
  • Wash any rugs or bath mats
  • Dust, sweep, and mop floors