Free Printable Spring Cleaning Checklists (Room-by-Room)

Scrubbing toilets and battling cobwebs isn’t my idea of a good time, but hey, spring cleaning is a necessary evil! These free printable spring cleaning checklists will make the process a little less painful and much faster. They’re packed with detailed tasks for every room (yes, even the garage!), plus there are blank, customizable versions so you can create your own cleaning adventure.

📌November 2024 Update – The old cleaning checklists have been redesigned and improved!

Spring cleaning is a big effort – it’s that whole house refresh we all need. I always use these checklists to make it more manageable. It’s not fun when the mess is so big I’m not even sure where to start.

Another thing I noticed when I’m using a preset cleaning routine is it keeps me accountable and motivated. Visualizing your cleaning progress will be a lot more rewarding them jumping into work with no plan.

🧺 Spring Cleaning Checklists – Pre-filled

Use these printables as guides to tackle each room and you will be deep cleaning them one by one, using an organized checklist to help. Each printable is broken down into easy-to-follow lists.

I also listed the chores in a top-to-bottom order so you can clean efficiently. It makes no sense to dust the light fixtures after you already vacuumed. As I already said, cleaning without a plan can easily make you work more than you need to.

Now let’s take a look at the room-by-room cleaning routine:

Kitchen

I don’t know about you, but when I spring clean, I start with the kitchen. It is the busiest room in my home and gets the most attention…good and bad. Sometimes it looks like a tornado whipped through it, especially when I experiment with new recipes.

I love to dig deep and start fresh in the kitchen, especially after a hard winter/holiday season where everything is cluttered/dumped and is in full disarray. Trust me, even the messiest kitchens can be tamed with a little elbow grease and a good plan of attack.

• Clean & organize pantry
• Dust ceiling & corners
• Dust light fixtures
• Wipe down walls/baseboard
• Wipe down top of cabinets
• Clean & wash cabinets
• Clean out kitchen drawers
• Take down & wash curtains
• Wash dishcloths and towels
• Clean windows
• Wipe down doors
• Deep clean oven
• Sweep & mop behind oven
• Clean stovetop & vent hood
• Deep clean fridge
• Sweep & mop behind fridge
• Deep clean microwave
• Clean small appliances
• Deep clean sink & faucet
• Deep clean dishwasher
• Clean & sanitize garbage cans
• Wipe down table & chairs
• Sweep & mop floor

Bathrooms

Like kitchens, bathrooms are also prone to accumulating dirt, so the occasional deep clean will make a huge difference. Spring cleaning is the perfect time to get rid of all the toothpaste splatters and the mysterious shower grime.

I like to start with washing the curtains and the rugs. They’ll be out of the way for the rest of the cleaning, and probably dry by the time I finish cleaning the bathroom.

• Wash curtains
• Wash rugs
• Wipe down doors
• Dust ceiling & corners
• Dust & wipe down fans
• Dust wall decor & pictures
• Dust & organize shelves
• Organize cabinets/drawers
• Replace expired/empty products
• Wipe down blinds
• Clean windows & seals
• Deep clean tub/shower
• Deep clean trim & corners
• Clean sink/shower fixtures
• Deep clean toilet
• Wipe down walls
• Wipe down doors
• Wipe baseboards
• Empty & clean trash can
• Sweep & mop floor

Bedrooms

Technically, the bedroom should by a haven of rest. In reality, it can feel more like a dumping ground for clothes and clutter. Mine is like a black hole for socks and misplaced books.

The routine below helps me make sure I go through every step, from washing curtains to flipping the mattress. An organized, clutter-free space, and freshly laundered sheets are known to improve sleep quality. They sure work on me!

• Wash curtains
• Wash bed linens
• Organize closets
• Organize and clean dresser
• Purge unwanted clothes
• Wipe down doors
• Dust ceiling & corners
• Dust & wipe down fans
• Dust wall decor & pictures
• Dust & organize shelves
• Clean & flip mattress
• Clean windows & seals
• Clean or wipe down blinds
• Disinfect toys
• Wipe down all furniture
• Wipe down doors
• Wipe down walls/baseboard
• Vacuum carpets & under furniture
• Shampoo carpets

Living Areas

They say the living and dining rooms are the heart of the home. But where friends and family gather, messes happen. I’m way too familiar with popcorn crumbs, scattered items, and the occasional juice spill or food stain.

The chores below will help you whip those living spaces into shape and bring back the comfy vibes!

• Declutter & organize
• Wash pillow covers
• Dust ceiling & corners
• Dust light fixtures & fans
• Dust furniture
• Dust and clean electronics
• Clean & organize media cabinet
• Polish furniture
• Clean upholstery and cushions
• Clean windows & curtains
• Wipe down walls & baseboards
• Vacuum and/or mop floors

Entryway

It’s funny how the entryway often gets overlooked in the cleaning process but sets the tone for the entire home. Yet, it’s the first thing guests see, and so do we!

I realized it’s easier to clean it before it gets completely out of control. When it starts feeling more like a dumping ground for shoes, backpacks, and random mail, I give it a refresh.

The cleaning routine below tackles everything from decluttering your overflowing closets to polishing the dusty console table.

• Pick up and put away stray items
• Declutter closets & coat rack
• Dust ceiling & corners
• Dust and polish furniture
• Dust light fixtures
• Clean windows and mirrors
• Wipe down doors
• Wipe down walls
• Wipe down baseboards
• Clean doormat
• Clean entryway rug
• Vacuum and mop floor

Home Office

I’m quite good at sprinkling chaos all over my home office and I bet I’m not alone. While my maintenance cleaning efforts are not as regular as I’d like, spring cleaning is where I make up.

Let’s banish the sea of sticky notes and to-do lists and enjoy at least a few days in a truly organized space that lets us focus on what’s important: work!

• Declutter & organize desk
• Organize cabinets & drawers
• Organize files & paperwork
• Dust ceiling & corners
• Clean light fixtures
• Dust and clean electronics
• Dust shelves and books
• Wipe down walls
• Wipe down furniture
• Clean windows and blinds
• Wipe down walls & baseboards
• Vacuum and/or mop floors
• Empty and clean trash can

Laundry Room

The laundry room is not the most glamorous space, but it still needs a deep clean every now and then. And, with everything nicely organized, laundry is a much faster chore.

• Dust ceiling & corners
• Clean light fixtures
• Wipe down walls
• Dust and polish furniture
• Clean windows
• Organize laundry supplies
• Clean washer and dryer
• Clean lint trap and vent
• Clean sink and countertops
• Wipe down baseboards
• Empty and clean trash can
• Sweep and mop floor

Garage

What do you do with something that doesn’t really fit anywhere and you’re not using often, or at all? It goes in the garage! At least, if you have one.

I get it: this is not the space you’d clean as often as everywhere else. Which is why spring cleaning is the perfect time to get it done. This checklist will help you give your garage the attention it deserves, from decluttering forgotten corners to cleaning greasy spills.

• Declutter and organize
• Dust ceiling & corners
• Clean light fixtures
• Wipe down walls
• Wipe shelves & furniture
• Clean windows
• Wipe down garage door
• Clean tools and equipment
• Sweep floor
• Clean up spills & stains
• Clean floor drain

Outdoor

We spend a lot of time in the backyard so I absolutely have to give my outdoor spaces a good clean when the weather starts warming up. I might not be a big fan of cleaning, but the outdoor part always feels nicer to me.

The chores below are my go-to routine for making my porch and backyard presentable and ready for entertaining.

• Sweep porch and patio
• Clean outdoor furniture
• Clean outdoor cushions & pillows
• Check and clean outdoor lighting
• Clean grill/BBQ equipment
• Clean & organize gardening tools
• Clean & organize storage areas
• Rake leaves and debris
• Trim bushes and trees
• Clean gutters

The last sheet of my free printable spring cleaning checklists also includes an Other section. There, you can fill in any chores that are not already on the lists.

✨ Blank Spring Cleaning Checklists

It’s okay if you want to use the prefilled schedule above as inspiration. Or maybe you want to build yours from scratch. Either way, I included the blank version of the spring cleaning checklists so you have these options too.

And, of course, you can fill in just the rooms you have. After all, not everyone has a laundry room, a garage, or even a backyard.

🖨️ Grab It Now

These free printable spring cleaning checklists are ready to print. Fill in your details below and hit the ‘Grab It Now’ button. You’ll get an email with the download link to the PDF.

Open the file with a PDF reader app like Adobe Reader and print using the default setting if you’re using U.S. Letter paper.

For other paper sizes, like A4 or A5, you can adjust the Scale setting before printing.

🧼 Spring Cleaning Tips

These free printable spring cleaning checklists are a valuable tool, I heavily rely on. However, spring cleaning is a big effort, and it’s good to use a smart approach. Here are some things you can do to make it less time-consuming:

📌Work from top to bottom – This prevents dust and debris from settling on already-cleaned surfaces. Also, this is how I organized the prefilled cleaning schedule, so if you stick to it, you won’t be having this problem.

📌Declutter first – Get rid of unwanted items before you start cleaning to make the process easier and more efficient.

📌Gather your supplies – Having all your cleaning tools and products in one place saves time and prevents interruptions.

📌Don’t forget to clean your cleaning tools – Regularly wash your cleaning cloths, sponges, and mops to prevent the spread of germs.

📌Focus on one task at a time – This is the exact purpose of these checklists. To keep us focused and accountable.

📌Don’t forget the often-overlooked areas – Pay attention to those easily forgotten spots, like light fixtures, doorknobs, and baseboards.

📌Laminate your checklists – This makes them reusable and protects them from spills and splatters.

📌Use a binder or clipboard – Keep your checklists organized and easily accessible.

📌Involve the whole family – Assign tasks to each family member to make spring cleaning a team effort.

📌Maintenance cleaning – Keeping a certain level of tidiness in the house can make a big difference when you get to spring cleaning. I have a free printable daily cleaning checklist, as well as a weekly cleaning schedule, and a monthly cleaning routine you can use to stay on top of chores.

You don’t need to use all of them – just the ones that fit your lifestyle and preferences. The goal is to avoid total chaos! And when your home needs a thorough cleanup but it’s not springtime, use this free printable deep cleaning checklist.

Have a cleantastic spring cleaning season! May your efforts be rewarded with a sparkling home and a sense of accomplishment. ✨

I would love to hear how these helped you! Please drop a note in the comments.