Spring Cleaning Tips
Clean out the garage. Get rid of tools you don't use or that are rusted or beyond repair.
Inspect the roof and gutter.
Power wash the outside of the house, including windows.
Donate clothing that has not been worn for more than two years.
Wash the walls throughout the house using 1/2 cup ammonia, 1/4 cup white vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda to 1 gallon of warm water.
Wash all inside windows. Vacuum out the tracks.
Vacuum/wash/dry clean all window coverings.
Dust and wash light fixtures and chandeliers.
Clean out and reorganize the linen closet..
Deep clean shower, toilet, floor and sink.
Inventory the medicine cabinet and toss expired medicines.
Go through your kitchen appliances, clean thoroughly and get rid of ones you no longer use regularly.
Use your vacuum on the front of the coils and motor to remove dust and dirt.
Vacuum books and bookshelves.
Launder all quilts, blankets, comforters and bedspreads. Turn mattresses.
Move all furniture to the center of each room and vacuum thoroughly.
Have a garage sale.
Put the proceeds toward a family vacation, or visit a local amusement park, water park or favorite restaurant to celebrate the beginning of summer.