BlogWhen the weather turns, a reset feels right. Spring cleaning is your chance to clear clutter, banish dust, and give every room a genuine fresh start. Use this simple, room-by-room checklist—plus pro tips—to make the job faster and less stressful.
(Internal links to add as you publish: “Deep Cleaning” → /services/deep-cleaning, “Regular Cleaning” → /services/regular-cleaning, “End of Lease Cleaning” → /services/end-of-lease-cleaning.)
Before You Start: Quick Setup (15 minutes)
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Create three zones: Keep, Donate/Sell, Bin/Recycle.
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Assemble supplies: Microfibre cloths, HEPA vacuum bags/filters, pH-appropriate cleaners (stone safe for benchtops), mop heads, scrub pads, gloves.
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Open windows: Improve airflow and drying.
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Put on timers: 25-minute sprints with 5-minute breaks keep momentum up.
Internal link: “Eco/Green Cleaning” → /services/green-cleaning
Internal link: “Our Quality Assurance” → /about/quality-assurance
Whole-Home Essentials (Do These First)
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High dust: ceiling corners, vents, fans, light fittings
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Skirting boards, doors, handles, switches
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Vacuum edges and under furniture (use crevice tools), then mop hard floors with the correct pH
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Wash or replace entry mats and filters (rangehood/hood filters, vacuum HEPA)
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Check smoke alarm batteries and window/door tracks
Internal link: “Cleaning Checklist” → /resources/checklists/standard-and-deep-cleaning
Kitchen (Grease & Grime Reset)
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Appliances: Wipe exterior of fridge/dishwasher; clean microwave inside/out.
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Oven & rangehood: Degrease, soak trays/racks; wash filters.
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Cupboards: Empty one section at a time; wipe shelves and fronts; check expiry dates.
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Benchtops & sink: Sanitise; descale taps; polish stainless.
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Floors: HEPA vacuum edges, then mop.
Internal links:
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“Add-On Services (Oven/Fridge/Inside Cabinets)” →
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“Deep Cleaning” →
/services/deep-cleaning
Bathrooms (Shine & Sanitation)
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Descale: Shower screens, heads, taps; treat grout and silicone lines where safe.
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Detail clean: Toilets (hinges/base), vanities, mirrors, exhaust grille.
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Declutter: Toss expired cosmetics and old loofahs.
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Finish: Squeegee glass; run exhaust to speed drying.
Internal link: “Residential Cleaning” → /services/residential-cleaning
Bedrooms (Airy & Allergen-Light)
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Wash or vacuum curtains; wipe blinds and window tracks
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Rotate/flip mattresses; launder mattress and pillow protectors
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Declutter bedside drawers and under-bed storage
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Dust wardrobes; re-fold seasonal clothes; donate what you don’t wear
Internal link: “Regular Cleaning” → /services/regular-cleaning
Living & Dining (High-Traffic Refresh)
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Vacuum upholstery and under cushions; spot-clean fabric (check care labels)
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Dust media units, frames, and skirting; clean switches/remote controls
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Polish glass surfaces; tidy cords and power boards
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Roll rugs; vacuum both sides; treat stains promptly
Laundry & Utility
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Clean lint traps, washer seals, and detergent drawer
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Run a hot maintenance cycle with machine-safe product
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Wipe dryer interior and ducts; check drainage and floor grates
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Sort chemicals; store safely and label clearly
Windows, Tracks & Screens
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Remove screens; rinse; dry flat
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Vacuum tracks; wipe with a narrow brush
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Clean glass (shade side first to avoid streaks)
Outdoors & Entryways
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Sweep cobwebs; wipe exterior lights and numbers
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Hose balcony/patio (watch drainage)
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Clean outdoor furniture and BBQ surfaces
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Shake/wash doormats; tidy the shoe zone
Internal link: “Builders & Renovation Cleaning” → /services/builders-cleaning (for post-reno dust)
Quick Declutter Targets (Set a 10-minute timer)
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Paper piles & mail
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Random cords and expired tech
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Mismatched containers/lids
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Pantry doubles & expired items
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Bathroom samples you’ll never use
What to Leave to the Pros (Worth Outsourcing)
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Heavy oven degreasing and rangehood filter restoration
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Deep grout/mould treatment and mineral scale removal
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High-reach fixtures and hazardous ladder work
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Move-out/End of Lease cleans to meet strict checklists
Internal links:
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“Deep Cleaning” →
/services/deep-cleaning -
“End of Lease Cleaning” →
/services/end-of-lease-cleaning -
“Get a Quote” →
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1-Day Spring Cleaning Plan (Sample)
Morning: Whole-home dust → kitchen reset → bathrooms descale
Afternoon: Bedrooms → living/dining → windows/tracks → floors finish
Optional add-ons: Oven/interiors/balcony wash (book with a pro to save hours)
FAQs
How long does spring cleaning take?
A typical 3-bed home takes 5–8 hours for a detailed DIY reset. A professional team shortens this significantly.
Internal link: “Deep Cleaning” → /services/deep-cleaning
Do I need special products for stone/timber?
Yes. Use pH-appropriate cleaners to avoid etching or dulling.
Internal link: “Eco/Green Cleaning” → /services/green-cleaning
How do I keep results longer?
Switch to weekly/fortnightly maintenance and schedule deep cleans every 3–6 months.
