The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist and Hack Guide

BAY CITY, Mich. –– It's finally spring! Now is the time to clean your home and get it ready to enjoy the warm weather after a long, harsh winter. Your mood and health will be improved by a nice, clean, pleasant-smelling living environment. So use our Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist and Hack Guide to ensure your home is clean as can be!

Spring Cleaning Checklist:

• Clean Windows
• Mop Floors
• Vacuum Carpet
• Shake Out Your Rugs Outside
• Dust Baseboards
• Dust Ceiling Corners
• Dust Light Fixtures
• Dust Ceiling Fans 
• Dust Window Blinds
• Dust Crown Molding
• Vacuum Your Couches
• Clean  Your Air Vents
• Clean Mirrors
• Replace Any Burnt Out Light Bulbs
• Replace Batteries in Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
• Clean Microwave
• Disinfect Sink
• Clean Garbage Disposal
• Clean & Organize Refrigerator
• Clean Stove Top Burners
• Clean Oven
• Replace Water Filter (if needed) in Refrigerator
• Clean the Dishwasher
• Clean the Laundry Washer and Dryer
• Clean out Dryer Vent
• Dust Behind and Underneath Washer and Dryer
• Clean Bathroom Air Vent
• Disinfect Toothbrush Holders
• Clean Shower Caddy
• Polish Bathroom Faucets
• Clean Walls of Shower
• Wash Shower Curtain
• Wash Shower Floor Mat
• Re-caulk Around Bathtub or Shower
• Clean Shower Head
• Organize Your Bathroom Cabinets and Drawers
• Disinfect Every Surface of Your Toilet
• Wash Bed Sheets, Blankets, and Comforters
• Wash Pillows
• Clean Mattresses
• Rotate/Flip Mattresses
• Organize Nightstands
• Clean & Disinfect Children's Toys
• Clean Computer Keyboard and Monitor Window
• Disinfect Car Keys
• Disinfect Remote Controls
• Rake Your Lawn for Leftover Leafs, Branches, eEtc.
• Sweep Deck/Porch.
• Sweep Garage
• Organize Garage

Spring Cleaning Hacks:

• Instead of using paper towel or old rags to wipe down surfaces while cleaning, we recommend purchasing microfiber clothes. Their ability to wipe up liquid cleaner, pick up debris, and avoid leaving streaks is far superior.

• Use a lint roller to clean your screen doors.

• Clean your bathroom walls with a Swiffer or dust mop.

• Clean your air vents using a butter knife wrapped in a piece of cloth to get between the slats.

• To clean your washing machine, fill it with hot water and add a quart of bleach. Complete one full cycle using only bleach to clean and sanitize. Then, run a second cycle with vinegar to help dissolve soap scum and grime. Lastly, use scrubbing pads to clean around the washer’s drum.

• To clean your bathtub or bathroom tile and grout, all you need is baking soda, peroxide, and dish soap to make a budget-friendly cleaner. 

• Clean out your dishwasher with bleach, vinegar, and baking soda. In this 4 step cleaning process, you will use baking soda, bleach, and vinegar in a separate washing cycle to get your dishwasher smelling and looking like new.

• You can clean your blinds by using kitchen tongs wrapped in microfiber cloth. Is your feather duster not doing it for you anymore? Use tongs wrapped in microfiber cloth to rid your blinds of dust and dirt.

• Clean your shower head overnight with white vinegar. Fill a sandwich bag with white vinegar and place your shower head in the solution overnight. In the morning you should have a dirt and grime free shower head.

• Use toothpaste to erase marker stains from wood, and to remove any drawings your children accidentally put on the walls, scrub lightly on the area with a damp sponge sprinkled in baking soda.

• After scrubbing and disinfecting your garbage disposal you can ensure the removal of any stinky smells by running a few lemon rinds through the disposal and then running cold water to dispel any sour odors.

• To help remove any pet smells or odors on your furniture or carpet, sprinkle the surfaces affected with baking soda, let it sit for 15 minutes, and then vacuum it up.

• Got a scuff or a scratch on your wood furniture? Rub the scratched area with a walnut (shell removed) to mask the damage.

Make your home shine bright by using our Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist and Hack Guide this season! This time of year, it's also important to look after the well-being and tidiness of your vehicle. Complete our Spring Car Care maintenance routine to ensure your sedan, truck, or SUV's internal components are repaired and or recalibrated after a long harsh winter.

Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we are here to help our community grow to become an even better place to call home! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

Follow us: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, YouTube, & Instagram