Whether you’re a clean freak or a more relaxed homemaker, cleaning your home is something that is important to keep on top of. But have you ever wondered exactly how ofter you should be cleaning various things?

We’ve put together this infographic to act as the Ultimate Cleaning Cheat Sheet. You can also check other useful infographics with tips and tricks from our professional cleaners.

And, to make your life just that little bit easier, we’ve found 12 spring cleaning hacks to help you transform your home, from freshening your bedding to sanitising your microwave.

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1. Clean your mirrors with shaving foam

Shaving foam is a great hack for removing stubborn smears on mirrors and other glass. All you need to do is squirt a few dollops onto the surface and wipe with a cloth! The protective film this creates can also help to prevent your mirror from fogging up every time you shower.

2. Keep your mattresses fresh with baking soda

Baking soda can keep your mattress fresh and remove any nasty odours, by balancing out the pH levels of the mattress material. Sprinkle some all over your mattress and leave it for up to eight hours, before hoovering up the excess and enjoying your odour-free bedding!

Check also: How to Care for Your Mattress at Home

3. Use rubber gloves to remove pet hair

Pet hair can be one of the most difficult things to remove around the house, but there is one way to remove it easily: rubber gloves. Don a pair of gloves and wipe down soft furnishings and carpets, with the fur sticking to the rubber. Then, wash your hands and the hair will unstuck.

Read also: What Are the Best Ways to Remove Pet Hair Off of Furniture and Carpets

4. Steam clean your microwave to help remove stubborn stains

If you’ve got stubborn food stains on the inside of your microwave, you can make them much easier to remove by steaming them first. Fill a microwavable bowl with water, white vinegar and some essential oil before turning it on for five minutes. The stains will then be much easier to wipe away!

Check also: Ultimate Guide on How to Clean a Heavily Soiled Oven

5. Use olive oil to clean stainless steel

Another great hack for removing smears is to dab a small amount of olive oil onto a cloth, before wiping it over all your stainless steel. This will remove smears and fingerprints and can even give it a shinier finish (just remember to re-wipe the surface with a clean, dry towel or newspaper to remove any excess oil).

6. Sanitise sponges in the microwave

Rather than having to throw away all of your household sponges, you can sanitise them using your microwave. Pour some lemon juice into a bowl of water, soak the sponge in the solution and then microwave it for one minute, which will help kill any bacteria in the sponge.

Read also: The Ultimate Room-by-Room Spring Cleaning Checklist

7. Use dishwasher tablets to kill bacteria in your washing machine

Dishwasher tablets are a great hack for maintaining the health of your washing machine. Every couple of months, place a tablet into the drawer of your washing machine and run an empty cycle at 60 degrees. This will help kill any bacteria in the drum and can also help to prevent limescale.

8. Use your dishwasher for so much more than just dishes

Aside from washing the dishes, your dishwasher also has a great many different uses: place children’s toys (without batteries) pet dishes, hair brushes and more into the dishwasher and run it in the usual way to clean them with minimal effort.

Check also: How often should you clean?

9. Clean and shine your hob with car wax

Once you’ve used your regular techniques to scrub your hob and get rid of all the grime, apply a thin layer of car wax to the surface before buffing it off with a clean, dry towel. This will give it a much shinier finish, but also make wiping any future spills much easier.

10. Make your house smell fresh with essential oils, cinnamon & vanilla essence

There are lots of easy and cost-effective ways to make your house smell fresh across the board. For bathrooms, add a few drops of your favourite essential oil inside your loo roll to keep odours at bay. For any specific areas, sprinkle a few tablespoons of powdered cinnamon before hoovering it up, or for the whole house, bake a cup of vanilla essence in the oven for an hour.

11. Remove stubborn water rings with a hairdryer & olive oil

If any of your surfaces have dreaded water rings as a result of someone not using a coaster, get rid of them easily with a hairdryer and some olive oil. Blast the water ring on high heat until it begins to disappear, before rubbing a bit of olive oil on the area once the mark has gone in order to recondition the wood.

12. Clean your computer keyboards with ear buds

Although most people tend to clean their keyboards with a cloth, it’s much easier to do so with a cotton ear bud. Dip the ear bud into a solution of water and scent free soap before wiping it between all of the keys.

With that in mind, here’s our very own room-by-room spring cleaning checklists for you home:

Bedroom Spring Cleaning Checklist:

• Open the windows.
• Remove everything that shouldn’t be in the room and put it in its correct place.
• Dust, vacuum and clean furniture.
• Empty each draw, wash them and replace the contents neatly. Donate or dispose of any items that you no longer use.
• Empty wardrobe, wash it inside and out, wash clothes and replace them neatly. Donate anything you no longer wear.
• Move bed to one side and tidy or dispose of anything underneath. Sweep and vacuum the area under the bed.
• Freshen the mattress by sprinkling a bit of baking soda over it before vacuuming.
• Wash the bedding and curtains.
• Wash the pillows and duvet in hot water. Air the mattress.
• Dust lights and clean lampshades.
• Wash windows and window sills.
• Wash window screens.
• Wash and disinfect lightswitch plates.
• Wash walls.
• Dust and clean mirrors, art and decor.
• Clean doors and door knobs.
• Wash floor registers and vent covers.
• Sweep and wash floors.

Read also: 6 Questions About Your Mattress You Always Wanted to Ask a Professional Cleaner

Living Room/Family Room/Playroom Spring Cleaning Checklist:

• Open the windows.
• Vacuum sofas and spot clean if necessary.
• Wash pillows and blankets.
• Dust and clean decor, shelves, and furniture.
• Dust and clean lamps and lampshades.
• Wash windows and window sills.
• Wash window screens.
• Dust the television and electronics.
• Untangle and tidy wires and tuck them out of sight.
• Sort through your DVD, music, and film collections. Sell or donate anything that you and your family are no longer interested in.
• Wash and disinfect light switch plates.
• Wash walls.
• Clean doors and door knobs.
• Wash floor registers and vent covers.
• Sweep and wash floors.

Check also: 12 Spring Cleaning Hacks To Transform Your Home [Infographic]

Bathroom Spring Cleaning Checklist:

• Open the windows.
• Empty cabinets and draws, wash them inside and out and replace the contents neatly. Discard of anything that has expired or that you no longer use.
• Clean and disinfect the bath and wax if necessary. Clean and disinfect the drain.
• Clean and disinfect the sink and drain.
• Clean and shine taps.
• Clean and disinfect the toilet, inside and out. Remove and clean the seat and seat bolts.
• Dust and clean any mirrors.
• Dust and clean lights and lampshades.
• Wash windows and window sills.
• Wash window screens.
• Wash and disinfect lightswitch plates.
• Wash walls.
• Clean doors and door knobs.
• Wash floor registers and vent covers.
• Sweep and wash floors.
• Reseal grout lines if necessary.

Check also: How To Clean The Bathroom Carpet 

Dining Room Spring Cleaning Checklist:

• Open the windows.
• Wash the curtains.
• Disinfect the tables and chairs. Polish if necessary.
• Wash the chair pads, if applicable.
• Dust and clean any other furniture.
• Dust any display china and ornaments.
• Wash the table linen.
• Shine the silverware.
• Dust art and decor.
• Wash windows and window sills.
• Wash window screens.
• Wash and disinfect lightswitch plates.
• Dust and clean lights and lampshades.
• Wash walls.
• Clean doors and door knobs.
• Wash floor registers and vent covers.
• Sweep and wash floors.

Read also: How often should you clean?

Kitchen Spring Cleaning Checklist:

Check also: How Often Should You Clean Your Fridge?

• Open the windows.
• Remove and clean any window coverings.
• Empty cabinets and draws, clean them inside and out and replace the contents neatly. Dispose of anything that has expired and donate anything that’s no longer wanted.
• Disinfect cutting boards.
• Sharpen knives.
• Clean and organise the pantry. Dispose of anything that has expired and donate anything that’s no longer wanted.
• Clean and disinfect the oven. Check our detailed guide on how to deep clean a heavily soiled oven.
• Clean and disinfect the stove top. Remove and disinfect the elements and drip bowls, if applicable, and replace neatly.
• Clean and organise the fridge and freezer. Defrost freezer, if necessary. Dispose of any expired food.
• Vacuum the refrigerator coils.
• Clean and disinfect the microwave.
• Clean the crumbs out of the toaster.
• Clean and descale the kettle.
• Wipe down any other counter appliances.
• Disinfect counters and backsplash.
• Disinfect sinks and drains.
• Shine taps.
• Clean dishwasher.
• Dust and clean lights and lampshades.
• Wash windows and window sills.
• Wash window screens.
• Wash and disinfect lightswitch plates.
• Wash walls.
• Clean doors and door knobs.
• Wash floor registers and vent covers.
• Sweep and wash floors.
• Reseal grout lines, if necessary.

Read also: How to Clean and Maintain Your Self-Cleaning Oven

Laundry/Utility Room Spring Cleaning Checklist:

• Open the windows.
• Wash windows and window sills.
• Wash window screens.
• Empty the cabinets and draws, wash inside and out and replace the contents neatly. Dispose of anything that has expired and donate anything you no longer want.
• Disinfect the sink and drain.
• Shine the taps.
• Clean washing machines and dryers inside and out.
• Wash lint trap with soap and water to remove build-up. Air dry thoroughly before replacing.
• Wash and disinfect lightswitch plates.
• Wash walls.
• Clean doors and door knobs.
• Wash floor registers and vent covers.
• Sweep and wash floors.
• Reseal grout lines, if applicable.

Office Spring Cleaning Checklist:

• Clean out files and shred any unneeded documents.
• Update home inventory documents.
• Clean your computer, keyboard, and mouse.
• Empty desk draws, clean inside and out, and replace the contents neatly.
• Dust and polish wood furniture.
• Dust and clean bookshelves. Tidy books and donate those you no longer want.

Read also: 10 Simple Things That Effectively Remove Stickers From Any Surface

Stairs Spring Cleaning Checklist:

• Sweep and vacuum the stairs.
• Wash the walls.
• Wash and disinfect handrails.
• Wash and dust decor and light fixtures.

Outside Spring Cleaning Checklist:

• Sweep the porch and walkway.
• Wash doors and frames and paint if necessary.
• Wash thresholds.
• Clean or replace the welcome mat.
• Wash siding.
• Sweep, power wash, and stain the deck.
• Touch up paint trim, wood, and shutters.
• Power wash the garage door.
• Wipe away cobwebs.
• Clean grill.
• Clean and repair gutters.
• Replace broken bricks, wood, or stone.
• Clean outdoor light fixtures.
• Clean outside furniture.
• Trim trees, bushes, and shrubbery.
• Check sprinklers and repair, if necessary.
• Inspect roof shingles.
• Clean outside bins.
• Tidy garage. Dispose or donate of anything that’s no longer wanted.
• Wash and wax vehicles.

Read also: Expert Summer Cleaning Tips for a Fresh and Healthy Home

Children’s Items Spring Cleaning Checklist:

• Sort, dust and disinfect toys. Donate toys that are no longer being used.
• Wash and organise clothing. Donate or store anything that has been outgrown.
• Disinfect bath toys.