Spring cleaning isn't just a phrase — for most households, it's the one time a year that areas genuinely neglected during routine cleaning get proper attention. This checklist covers every room, structured so you can tackle it across a weekend or spread it over a few weeks.
Cleaning around clutter is inefficient and dispiriting. Before cleaning, do a pass through each room removing anything that doesn't belong, can be donated, or should be thrown away. A clear space cleans in half the time.