As the weather warms up and the days get longer, there’s a natural urge to refresh our homes and welcome in the new season. This is the perfect time for a thorough spring clean—a chance to deep clean, declutter, and reset our living spaces. But let’s be honest, the thought of where to even begin can be overwhelming.
That’s where a plan comes in. As cleaning professionals, we rely on systematic processes to deliver a sparkling result every time. We’ve distilled our experience into this ultimate spring cleaning checklist, designed specifically for Australian homes. Follow these steps, and you’ll transform your home from winter-worn to wonderfully fresh.
Before You Start: Your Game Plan
A successful spring clean starts with preparation. Don’t just dive in; take 30 minutes to set yourself up for success.
- Declutter First: You can’t clean clutter. Go through each room and declutter surfaces, closets, and floors. Use the four-box method (Keep, Donate, Bin, Relocate) to make quick decisions. A tidy space is much faster and easier to deep clean.
- Gather Your Supplies: Get all your tools and products ready so you don’t have to stop mid-task.
- All-purpose cleaner and disinfectant
- Glass cleaner
- Microfibre cloths (plenty of them!)
- Scrub brushes, sponges, and a grout brush
- Vacuum with attachments
- Mop and bucket
- Baking soda and white vinegar (for natural cleaning)
- Gloves and rubbish bags
The Golden Rules of a Professional Spring Clean
To clean most efficiently, follow the same method the pros use:
- Work Top-to-Bottom: Always start with the highest points in a room (ceiling fans, light fixtures, tops of shelves) and work your way down. Dust and debris will fall, so you only have to vacuum and mop once at the very end.
- Tackle One Room at a Time: Trying to do a bit of everything at once is chaotic. Focus on completing one room entirely before moving to the next. It gives you a great sense of accomplishment and keeps you motivated.
The Room-by-Room Spring Cleaning Checklist
Here is your detailed action plan. Put on some music, open the windows, and let’s get started!
All Rooms (Tasks for Every Space)
- [ ] Dust and wipe down ceiling fans and light fixtures.
- [ ] Clean cobwebs from corners and ceilings.
- [ ] Wipe down walls and switch plates.
- [ ] Dust and polish all furniture.
- [ ] Dust blinds and/or vacuum curtains.
- [ ] Clean window interiors, sills, and tracks. For a professional finish, consider our expert window cleaning service.
- [ ] Wipe down all doors, doorframes, and skirting boards.
- [ ] Disinfect doorknobs and light switches.
- [ ] Vacuum all floors, including under furniture.
- [ ] For carpets, consider a professional carpet cleaning to remove deep-seated dirt.
- [ ] Mop all hard floors.
Kitchen
- [ ] Degrease and clean the stovetop, rangehood, and splashback.
- [ ] Deep clean the oven inside and out.
- [ ] Empty, wipe down, and reorganise the fridge and freezer.
- [ ] Clean the microwave inside and out.
- [ ] Wipe down all small appliances (toaster, kettle, etc.).
- [ ] Wipe down all benchtops and cupboard fronts.
- [ ] Deep clean and sanitise the sink and taps.
- [ ] Run a cleaning cycle on the dishwasher.
Pro Tip: For a sparkling, streak-free sink, clean it with a paste of baking soda and water, rinse, and then spray with white vinegar and buff dry with a microfibre cloth.
Bathrooms
- [ ] Declutter and wipe out all drawers and medicine cabinets.
- [ ] Clean mirrors and shower screens.
- [ ] Scrub the shower, bath, and sinks. Pay special attention to the grout.
- [ ] Disinfect the toilet, including the base and behind it.
- [ ] Wash the shower curtain and bathmats.
- [ ] Polish all taps and fixtures.
Bedrooms
- [ ] Wash all bedding, including pillows and doonas.
- [ ] Flip or rotate your mattress.
- [ ] Vacuum the mattress.
- [ ] Declutter and organise wardrobes and drawers.
- [ ] Dust and wipe all surfaces, including bedframes and side tables.
Outdoor Areas
- [ ] Sweep and hose down patios, decks, and balconies.
- [ ] Clean outdoor furniture.
- [ ] Wash the exterior of windows.
- [ ] Clean out gutters to prepare for spring rains. If you need a hand, check out our gutter cleaning service.
Feeling Overwhelmed? We’re Here to Help!
This deep cleaning checklist is comprehensive, and tackling it all can be a huge job. If you’d rather spend your weekends enjoying the beautiful spring weather, let the professionals handle it.
The AustClean team is fully equipped to manage your entire spring clean, leaving you with a sparkling, refreshed home without you having to lift a finger.
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote for our professional Spring Cleaning service!