Spruce up your Space!

Feeling Dirty?

Spring is the best time to clean and organized. Unfortunately, we’re all a little too familiar with procrastination (finals prep anyone?). So to make things a little easier, we developed a comprehensive checklist to help you tackle spring-cleaning!

Kitchen

• Clean oven and stove
• Clean out garbage disposal and sink
• Clean dishwasher
• Clean and empty out fridge/freezer
• Wipe down cabinets and clean counters
• Clean up small appliances
• Garbage and recycling bins
• Wipe down table and chairs
• Clean out pantry

Bedroom

• Wash your sheets/bedding
• Clean your closet and dresser/get rid of clothes
• Go through bedside table/knick knacks
• Organize your desk

Living Room

• Vacuum couch and other upholstery
• Clean television and tv remote

Bathroom

• Scrub shower and clean your shower curtain
• Clean toilet
• Take care of any drains
• Clean sink and counters

Car

• Wipe down surfaces with care safe cleaners
• Vacuum off seats and floors
• Wash car mats
• Clean out trunk and glove box
• Wash the exterior of your car

Computer

• Compressed air your keys
• Wipe off your screen with an LCD safe cleaner
• Take off any case you have and wipe it down
• Delete any old, unnecessary files to clear your computer of space

Phone

• Go through/backup photos
• Clean your case
• New screen protector
• Get rid of apps or games you never use

The rest of the house

• Clean your keys
• Door knobs
• Sweep your garage
• Clean windows
• Clean light fixtures/ceiling fans
• Clean rugs
• Clean lampshades
• Home gym equipment
• Clean ceiling fans
• Vacuum
• Dusting
• Mop floors
• Clean mirrors
• Wash curtains and blinds
• Clean washing machine and dryer
• Indoor plants

If this list doesn’t inspire you to clean your space, know that just by referring to the list, you’re getting organized and moving in the right direction!

Written by The Go Getters: Emily Gerlikovski, Ekaterina Lindeman, Jenelle Mackie, Ashley Stafne

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