The Ultimate Spring-Cleaning Checklist For Every Room in Your House

The kitchen can take you some time — but we'd argue that it's one of the most impactful rooms to spring clean in the house. Take stock of your food stores, tackle that built-up stovetop grease, and soap up the items that often get overlooked (looking at you, trash can). When everything's sparkling, you won't believe what a difference it makes.

• Throw out old food.
• Clean the inside of the fridge.
• Reorganize the pantry.
• Clean the microwave, oven, and stovetop.
• Wipe and disinfect the counters.
• Clean the dishwasher, toaster, and any other appliances.
• Wash the garbage can.
• Sweep and mop the floors.