Bathrooms

Dust from top to bottom.

We recommend Swiffer Dusters, which trap and lock in dust and hair particles. Plus, you can toss the dust pad when you’re · done.

Be sure to get all ceiling fans and vents.

Don’t skip the walls and baseboards.

Sweep, dry mop, and/or vacuum the floors.

We love the Swiffer Sweeper Floor Mop, which can be used for both dry and wet mopping. Plus, the disposable pads are · just great. And no mopbucket!

Disinfect and sanitize door knobs, light switches, hard surfaces and high-touch areas.

We like Microban 24 Bathroom Cleaner, which initially kills 99.9% of germs, including cold and flu viruses*

Scrub your shower, bathtub, and sink.

Scrub the grout.

Clean the showerhead.

Clean shower doors.

Clean faucets, handles, hardware, and drains.

A person using backing soda and a toothbrush to clean their grout

Clean mirrors using a store-bought cleaner or DIY glass cleaner solution.

Clean window treatments.

Dust and wash your blinds.

Degrease cabinets and wash the walls.

Clean both the inside and outside of cabinets, doors, and shelves.

Clean out and organize your pantry.

Throw away expired items.

Empty the toast tray in your toaster.

Disinfect high-touch areas:

Cabinet handles

Light switches

Sinks

Countertops

Sink faucet handles

Refrigerator handle

Wipe down countertops.

Clean and sanitize sink:

Basin

Faucets

Hardware

Surrounding areas

Drain

Clean your garbage disposal.

Toss a few fresh lemon peels down the drain to freshen its smell.

Duvet covers

Shams (if they’re washable)

Be sure to read and follow the care and cleaning instructions on the labels.

Make your bed (with clean sheets).

Rotate your mattress.

Clean out and organize bedside table drawers.

Trash expired prescriptions, old receipts, dead batteries, etc.

Shampoo any rugs or carpets, especially if you’ve got pets.

Deep clean living spaces

Dust everything from top to bottom.

Swiffer Dusters are good for reaching all those hard-to-reach areas, plus the dust pads actually trap and lock dust particles · instead of spreading them around.

Ceiling fan blades

Vents

Bookshelves

Artwork

Frames

Light fixtures

Windows

Clean your grill.

Clean patio furniture and outdoor pillows.

Yard maintenance:

Rake leaves.

Mow the lawn.

Tend to the garden.

Fill the bird feeders

Clean out and organize the garage.

Sweep.

Replace furnace filter.

This should be done every three months.

Sweep out the chimney.

Clean out and wash cars.

Deep clean kid areas and playrooms

Move furniture and vacuum beneath:

Playpens

Beds

Kiddie tables

Crafting stations

Don’t forget the window sills and ledges.

Organize the medicine cabinet, shelves, drawers and closets.

Trash expired makeup.

Wipe out shelves and inside drawers.

Vacuum linen closet floor.

Throw in a load of laundry.

Wash your:

Shower curtain

Towels

Bathmats

Make sure to read the care instructions on the respective labels.

Deep clean the toilet.

Sanitize:

The nearby floor

Toilet seat

Back of toilet/shelf

Hinges

Flusher

Attachments

Replace your toothbrush, if necessary.

Wash out the toothbrush caddy. (Just throw it in the dishwasher.)

Wipe down baseboards.

Take out trash and sanitize trash can.

Ice cubes in the garbage disposal help knock bits of clinging-on food from the blades.

Sweep, dry mop, and/or vacuum the floors.

Clean your dishwasher filter.

Wash your dishwasher.

Run an empty cycle with Cascade Dishwasher Cleaner to eliminate limescale, grease or odors.

Clean stainless steel appliances.

Mr. Clean Clean Freak Mist works great to eliminate fingerprints and grease from stainless steel.

Clean your kitchen blinds.

Wash the windows.

Wipe down walls and baseboards.

Take out trash and recycling.

Sanitize trash and recycling receptacles.

Deep clean bedrooms

A person dusting their bedroom table with a Swiffer duster

Dust everything from top to bottom:

Dressers

Lamps

Screens (including your TV)

Plants

Speaker· record player or stereo system

Wash the windows, window sills and ledges.

Dust and wash doors.

Wash the walls and baseboards.

Walls actually absorb and trap all sorts of smells.

Sweep, vacuum, and mop. Then run a wet mop across the hard floors.

We like the Swiffer Sweeper, which takes care of the dry and wet mopping—no mop bucket required.

Vacuum everything:

Couches

Chairs

Curtains

Love seats

Chaise longues

Pet beds

Anything that’s upholstery

Wash cushions and throw pillow covers.

Be sure to read the care instructions first.

Use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on any wall-stains (crayons, anyone?)

Sanitize plastic toys.

Add a couple of drops of bleach to a gallon of water, soak them overnight, and let them air dry.

Hand wash soft plushies.

You can use a hair dryer to fluff their fur back up afterward.

Donate stuff that’s no longer being used or doesn’t fit:

Clothes

Books

Toys

Organize:

Clothes

Books

Toys

Deep clean pet stuff

Vacuum:

Carpet

Ouches

Pet bed

Clean light fixtures.

Replace any dead bulbs.

Deep Clean The Kitchen

Clean the stovetop.

Remove and soak stove grates in a bath of gentle dish soap, like Dawn, and water.

Break out the beloved Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to get rid of grease and burnt-on food.

Clean the oven.

Before you run your oven’s self-cleaning mode, wipe or scrape out any caked-on burnt stuff in there, or you risk starting a f· fire.

Clean your microwave.

The inside and outside, plus the door and handle.

Clean and descale your coffee maker.

Basket and filter

Outside

Clean out your fridge and freezer.

Throw out expired food and freezer items that are over six months old.

Wipe:

Shelves

Drawers

Handles

Vacuum beneath the refrigerator.

Vacuum fridge coils and vent.

Bedside tables

Artwork

Knickknacks

Headboard

Shelves

Frames

Vacuum your curtains and/or wash the blinds.

Check the label, but you can usually wash your curtains in the washing machine.

Sweep, dry mop, and/or vacuum the floors.

Clean the floor.

Wash windows, window sills, and ledges.

Vacuum curtains with upholstery attachment.

Wash your dirty clothes.

Put laundry away when it’s done (that’s the hard part).

Clean out your closet.

Donate clothes that no longer fit to a thrift store or friend.

Take shoes out of the closet, and sweep and vacuum the closet floor.

Wash all of your bedding:

Sheets

Pillowcases

If you can’t wash them, hit them with some Febreze Fabric to freshen them up a bit.

Disinfect:

Remote controls

High-touch items

Doorknobs

Light switches

Clean your screens:

Televisions

Organize your stuff

Declutter items on your tables and shelves.

Bring unused cups into the kitchen.

Put your darn shoes away. At least for today.

Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Replace batteries, if necessary.

Deep clean the garage, yard, and outdoor spaces

Clean out gutters and downspouts.

Sweep and power wash:

Decks

Porches

Patios

Check weather strips and caulking:

Doors

Run a dry mop, like the Swiffer Heavy Duty Pet Dry Sweeper, on your hard floors to collect and trap loose hair and dander.

Wet mop the floor, especially those corners where the dog hangs out and/or around the litter box and food bowls.

Make this easier on yourself with the Swiffer Heavy Duty Pet Wet Mop.

Launder the pet beds.

If they’re really ratty, toss them, and buy new ones.

Clean and sanitize hard plastic pet toys.

Throw out any disgusting, torn-up toys, and replace them with fresh ones.

Neutralize potent pet smells.

Sprinkle baking soda on everything, let it sit overnight, and vacuum it up in the morning. It works great on upholstery, pet beds, soft toys, etc.

Spray Febreze Fabric Pet Odor Eliminator around the pet zones for a burst of freshness.