The short answer: deep clean in sections rather than all at once: use the deep cleaning checklist to go room by room, and tackle the appliances that hold grime on their own day.
- Plans: spring cleaning checklist (a 4-week plan) and the move out cleaning checklist.
- Kitchen appliances: oven, microwave, dishwasher and garbage disposal.
- Laundry and bedroom: washing machine, dryer vent and mattress.
Ideas and how-tos
- Deep cleaning checklist Start hereA deep cleaning checklist for every room: 54 tasks for the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms and more, plus a free deep clean house che…
- Dryer Vent CleaningDryer vent cleaning step by step: tools, how often to clean the duct, warning signs of a clogged vent, DIY vs. hiring a pro and th…
- How to Clean a Garbage DisposalHow to clean a garbage disposal safely: scrub the splash guard, run the ice, baking soda and lemon routine, flush the drain and av…
- How to Clean a HumidifierHow to clean a humidifier: empty and dry it daily, scrub scale every third day, disinfect with 3% hydrogen peroxide, rinse well an…
- How to Clean a KeurigHow to clean a Keurig: wash the reservoir and drip tray, clear the needle, descale with Keurig solution or vinegar, and rinse so c…
- How to Clean a MattressHow to clean a mattress: strip and vacuum it, spot-clean stains, deodorize with baking soda, and how often to deep clean so it sta…
- How to Clean a MicrowaveHow to clean a microwave fast: steam it with lemon, vinegar or baking soda, wipe the walls, wash the turntable and degrease the fi…
- How to Clean a Shower HeadHow to clean a shower head: the vinegar bag soak, how to remove and soak it overnight, clear clogged nozzles, clean the filter scr…
- How to Clean a Washing MachineHow to clean a washing machine: run a monthly tub-clean or hot bleach cycle, wipe the gasket, wash the dispenser, clear the filter…
- How to Clean an OvenHow to clean an oven with baking soda, how to use the self-cleaning cycle safely, and how to clean oven racks and the oven door gl…
- How to clean a dishwasherHow to clean a dishwasher step by step: the filter, spray arms, door gasket and a cleaning cycle, plus how often to do each job an…
- Move out cleaning checklistA move out cleaning checklist for every room, a final walkthrough and deposit notes, plus a move in cleaning checklist and conditi…
Guides
- Spring Cleaning ChecklistSpring cleaning made doable: a room-by-room spring cleaning checklist, a 4-week schedule, a supply list and declutter-first steps,…
How to use this page
For day-to-day cleaning routines and surface guides, go back to cleaning schedules and checklists.