Spring Cleaning Checklist: A Room-by-Room Guide

After a long Quebec winter, your home deserves a real deep clean. Here is a simple room-by-room checklist so nothing gets forgotten.

Before you start

Set aside a day (or two) and always work from top to bottom: ceiling and light fixtures first, then surfaces, then floors. Dust falls, so clean floors last.

• Buckets, microfibre cloths, vacuum with attachments
• All-purpose cleaner and a degreaser for the kitchen
• Bags for items to donate or throw away

Kitchen

• Degrease the range hood, cabinet tops and backsplash
• Clean inside the oven, microwave and fridge
• Wash cabinets (outside and handles) and counters
• Clean the sink and fixtures, then empty and scrub the bin

Bathrooms

• Descale the shower, tub and fixtures
• Clean the grout and disinfect the toilet
• Wash mirrors, shelves and cabinet tops

Bedrooms and living areas

• Wash windows and sills, wipe door frames and baseboards
• Vacuum the mattress and sofas, flip the cushions
• Dust light fixtures, blinds and furniture tops

Floors and finishing touches

Vacuum first, then wash according to the surface (hardwood, tile, vinyl). Do not forget the carpets: a deep clean removes dust, stains and odours. See our sofa, carpet and mattress cleaning.

When to call professionals

If time is short, a professional deep cleaning covers all of this in one visit, and regular cleaning keeps the result. See our prices for an idea of cost.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a spring deep clean take?

For an average home, plan a full day if you do it yourself. A professional team is much faster.

Which room should I start with?

Start with the kitchen and bathroom, the most demanding rooms, then bedrooms and living areas. Finish with the floors.

How often should I deep clean?

At least once a year in spring, and ideally at each change of season for heavily used areas.