qu ick start Gather your supplies and ingredients in a caddy or bucket and work through this simple checklist as you get started. Do a little bit every day until the cleaning is done or power through the lists. ALL-PURPOSE SUPPLIES CLEANER cleaning caddy gloves sponges duster extendable pole duster window squeegee lint roller blind duster cleaning cloths glass cleaning cloths vacuum cleaner + attachments spray bottles cleaning bucket scrub brushes - multiple sizes garbage bags all-purpose cleaner window cleaner disinfecting cleaner powder scrub cleaner soft scrub cleaner other favorites? add them here: ingredients water white vinegar castile or dish soap baking soda essential oils rubbing alcohol and/or vodka hydrogen peroxide kosher salt other favorites? add them here: CLEAN SIMPLE BY CHECKLIST THE BUCKET Simplify your with this all-in-one checklist. Know what you need to clean but just need a quick list to get started? dust entire house clean light fixtures vacuum baseboards wash doors clean handles and knobs clean vents change filters clean window treatments fluff / wash pillows wash bedding rotate + freshen mattresses clean carpets clean hard surface floors deep clean bathrooms deep clean bedrooms deep clean kitchen READY? Gather your supplies and ingredients in one place and get ready to spring clean. Use the RECIPES page to make your own cleaners.
rec ipes for These simple, safe, and natural recipes will be all you need to clean your home from top to bottom. Combine them with your favorite tools and your home will smell and feel clean! You might even want to use the recipes all the time! ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER 1 1/4 cups water 1/2 cup white vinegar 10 drops lemon essential oil Pour ingredients in a 16 ounce spray bottle, shake to combine. Spray and wipe anywhere you see dirt and grime. USES: Best for general cleaning in the kitchen and bathrooms. Do not use vinegar on stone surfaces. window + glass cleaner 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 Tbls. rubbing alcohol 1 1/4 Tbls. white vinegar 3 drops peppermint essential oil Pour ingredients in a 16 ounce spray bottle, shake to combine. Spray and wipe windows + mirrors to a streak-free shine. USES: Pair this recipe with microfiber or a low-lint cotton cloth and you ll be looking through streak-free windows in no time. SOFT CLEANING PASTE 1 cup baking soda 1/2 cup washing soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 Tbls. castile soap or dish soap 10 drops lemon + peppermint essential oils 1/2-3/4 cup white vinegar Combine dry ingredients in a bowl, add soap and essential oils and carefully add vinegar. Mix thoroughly for deisred consistency. Scoop out a tablespoon or two and apply with a sponge or a scrub brush and scrub away. Rinse thoroughly. USES: Soap scum, stains, and grime. CLEANING BY THE BY BUCKET 6 cups warm water 1 teaspoon castile soap 10 drops orange essential oil Pour ingredients in large bucket, stir to combine. Dip cleaning cloth or sponge in the solution. Wipe clean. USES: Baseboards, doors, and large surface areas like counters and floors. powder scrub 2 cups baking soda 10 drops lemon essential oil Combine ingredients in a container, and combine. Store in a sealed container. Wet surface, add a teaspoon or so of castile soap and scrub with a scrub brush or sponge. Rinse and repeat if necessary. USES: Sprinkle on any surface that needs a little scrubbing. Perfect for the kitchen sink, bathtubs, showers, tile + grout. Can also be used as a carpet and mattress sprinkle (no soap) - just vacuum up! DISINFECTING CLEANER 1 cup water 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol or vodka 1/4 cup white vinegar 5 drops lemon essential oil 5 drops orange essential oil Pour ingredients in a 16 ounce spray bottle, shake to combine. Spray liberally on surfaces. Let sit for 10 minutes to disinfect and wipe clean. Do not vinegar use on stone surfaces. USES: Bathroom + kitchens - anywhere you need to kill germs.
60 m inute Want to spring clean your home but don t have the time? This simple list will show you exactly how to maximize the time you spend and minimize your effort. ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER START IN THE KITCHEN - 15 minutes Empty the sink and dishwasher Wipe down kitchen counters with a cloth and soapy water Wipe the fronts of your appliances Put out a fresh dish towel MOVE ON TO THE BATHROOMS - 15 minutes Spray surfaces - sinks, counters, toilets, tubs Wipe mirrors Scrub toilets Wipe surfaces THEN THE LIVING AREA - 15 minutes Put your throws and pillows in the dryer to quickly freshen them up Do a quick dust of surfaces with a wand duster Quickly vacuum the floors Vacuum edges, baseboards, and vents FINALLY THE BEDROOM - 10 minutes Make bed Do a quick dust of surfaces with a wand duster Quickly vacuum the floors WHOLE HOUSE QUICK PICK-UP - 5 minutes Do a quick pick up of any noticeable things to toss Take out garbage COMPLETED
who le ho me checklist Take the guesswork out of your with this whole home checklist. Complete over the course of a week, a month, or anytime you need to do some. dust all edges and corners at the ceiling level dust all edges and corners at the ground level dust or vacuum vents vacuum edges of the baseboards wipe switchplates wipe door knobs dust light fixtures dust any ceiling fans clean refrigerator clean freezer clean oven wash bath mats + shower curtains clean and clear bathroom counters clean toilets - tank to floor clean bathtubs + showers wash bathroom floors wash bedding - switch out if necessary rotate and vacuum mattresses dust all the surfaces in your home vacuum all the floors in your home wash the hard surface floors in your home sweep/vacuum garage sweep porch/patio clean microwave clean dishwasher clean appliance fronts wipe kitchen cupboards wipe kitchen drawers clean laundry room wash interior windows clean window sills and sashes wash exterior windows (if possible) launder curtains /drapes and clean blinds
roo m-by-ro o m Do you prefer to clean room-by-room? Use these simple checklists to guide your cleaning in each room. Complete at your own pace and check off your progress. ALL-PURPOSE KITCHEN CLEANER Start in the kitchen and get the most-used home spring cleaned effictiently and with ease. Work your way down the list to a sparkling kitchen. dust above cabinets clean light fixtures clean cupboards + cabinets clean handles + knobs clean vent / filters clean stove vent / filter wipe appliance fronts clean microwave clean oven clean cooktop / stove clean refrigerator clean freezer clean small appliances clean / declutter counters wash counters launder or vacuum area rugs vacuum floors + baseboards wash floors polish furniture CLEAN BATHROOMS BY THE BUCKET Often overlooked, the bathroom has plenty of areas to deep clean. The best part is that you ll notice and appreciate the hard work immediately. dust above cabinets clean light fixtures clean cupboards + cabinets clean handles + knobs clean bathroom vent clean / declutter counters scrub sink deep clean faucets + fixtures spray + wipe down surfaces scrub bathtub and/or shower thoroughly clean toilet launder bath mats / rugs vacuum floors + baseboards wash floors
roo m-by-ro o m ALL-PURPOSE BEDROOMS CLEANER Work through each bedroom in your home or just one. Use this checklist as your guide and your bedrooms will become the oasis they were meant to be. dust the entire room clean light fixtures clean window treatments clean doors + handles clean vents spot clean walls rotate mattresses wash or freshen pillows launder bedding launder quilts + comforters polish furniture vacuum floors + baseboards clean carpet or wash floor CLEAN LIVING BY THE AREAS BUCKET Spring clean those family rooms, living rooms, dens, finshed basements with this list and you ll be loving the fresh and clean space to hang out and relax in. dust the entire room clean light fixtures clean window treatments clean doors + handles clean remotes dust + clean electronics clean vents spot clean walls wash or freshen pillows launder blankets polish furniture vacuum floors + baseboards clean carpet or wash floor
roo m-by-ro o m ALL-PURPOSE LAUNDRY ROOM CLEANER Why should the space where clothes go to get clean get left out? Spring clean your laundry room and maybe you ll enjoy doing laundry a little bit more. dust the ceiling and corners clean washing machine clean dryer + lint trap clean vent / filters wipe appliance fronts vacuum under washer/ dryer clean / declutter counters clean cupboards + cabinets clean / declutter shelves declutter + assess supplies spot clean walls vacuum floors + baseboards wash floor ENTRYWAY CLEAN BY / THE MUDROOM BUCKET The entrance to a home leaves an impression. Clean up yours with a couple simple steps and you ll be coming and going with ease. dust the ceiling and corners clean light fixtures clean cupboards + cabinets clean handles + knobs clean doors declutter /clean shoe storage declutter coats + jackets clean vents spot clean walls polish furniture launder or vacuum area rugs vacuum floors + baseboards wash floor
roo m-by-ro o m Do you prefer to clean room-by-room? Use these simple checklists to guide your cleaning in each room. Complete at your own pace and check off your progress. ROOM: ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER ROOM: CLEAN BY THE BUCKET
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my ho me checklist Use this blank checklist for small home details or large projects you want to accomplish another time or right alongside your cleaning. Write down those distracting to-dos and check them off as you complete them.