Spring Cleaning Checklist

Choose one room to tackle each week

WHOLE HOME

• Open windows – let the fresh air in

• Dust from top to bottom with Natural Cleaning Spray (ceilings, light fittings, shelves, skirting boards)

• Wipe down walls with Natural Cleaning Spray and a wet cloth

• Clean windows (inside & out) with Natural Window Cleaner

• Wash curtains or air them outside

• Clean blinds with Natural Cleaning Spray

• Vacuum under and behind furniture

• Mop floors with Castile Cleaning Soap

• Polish wooden furniture with a natural oil blend (e.g. olive oil + lemon)

• Wash reusable cleaning cloths and replace any worn-out ones

KITCHEN

• Empty pantry, wipe shelves with Natural Cleaning Spray or Natural Cleaning Paste

• Compost/ditch expired food

• Clean fridge & freezer (remove trays, wash in warm soapy water with Castile Cleaning Soap)

• Degrease oven with Natural Cleaning Paste

• Scrub stovetop & splash back with Natural Cleaning Paste

• Wipe down rangehood with Natural Cleaning Spray

• Clean rangehood filters in a sink of hot water and Castile Cleaning Soap

• Run empty dishwasher on the hottest, longest cycle with 3 TBSP Citric Acid and 3 TBSP Washing Soda Ash

• Wipe down inside and outside cupboards and handles with Natural Cleaning Spray

• Clean sink with Baking Soda + Cleaning Grade Vinegar 9.9%

• Clean microwave with Vinegar and water. Read here.

BATHROOM

• Scrub shower tiles & grout with Natural Cleaning Paste

• Wash shower curtain or clean glass with vinegar solution

• Wipe mirrors with Natural Window Cleaner

• Clean toilet naturally with baking soda + vinegar

• Wipe all surfaces including around the toilet, walls, skirting boards with Natural Cleaning Spray

• Check fans or vents for dust and cleaning with Natural Cleaning Spray

• Polish taps and fixtures until they shine

BEDROOMS

• Rotate or flip mattresses

• Freshen mattresses with a sprinkle of baking soda (vacuum after 30 mins)

• Move bed and clean behind headboards with Natural Cleaning Spray

• Move bed and vacuum underneath

• Soak and wash all bedding (pillows, duvets, mattress protectors) with our Stain Remover and Washing Powder

• Line dry duvets on the washing line

• Air out pillows on the washing line, if stained, spray with Natural Window Cleaner

• Dust and wipe bedside tables & lamps with Natural Cleaning Spray

• Declutter wardrobes — donate what you no longer wear

LAUNDRY

• Wipe down washing machine with Natural Cleaning Spray and run a long, hot, empty wash with 6 TBSP Citric Acid and 6 TBSP Washing Soda Ash for top loaders

• Clean lint filter in dryer and wipe all surfaces with Natural Cleaning Spray

• Clean laundry sink with Natural Cleaning Paste

• Organise laundry supplies (make washing powder and refill Laundry product jars)

OUTDOORS

• Sweep porch, decks, and paths

• Wash outdoor furniture with Castile Cleaning Soap

• Clean doormats

• Check gutters for leaves

• Spray Cleaning Grade Vinegar 9.9% on weeds

• Open the garage/shed, declutter & sweep out

Tip: Work room by room. Use Natural Cleaning Paste, Natural Cleaning Spray and Natural Window Cleaner on most surfaces to make the process healthier and more enjoyable. Learn how to make these products in a Natural Cleaning Workshop.