Spring Cleaning Checklist for Indianapolis Homes

Winter in Indianapolis is tough on homes. Between road salt tracked indoors, months of closed windows, and dust buildup from running the furnace non-stop, your home is overdue for a reset by the time spring rolls around.

Here's a practical, room-by-room checklist to get your Indianapolis home spring-ready.

Kitchen

• Deep clean the oven, microwave, and refrigerator (inside and out)
• Wipe down all cabinet fronts and handles
• Clean behind and under the refrigerator
• Descale the coffee maker and dishwasher
• Wash light fixtures and replace any burned-out bulbs
• Organize the pantry — toss expired items

Bathrooms

• Scrub tile grout (a baking soda paste works great)
• Clean exhaust fans — they've been working overtime all winter
• Wash shower curtains and liners
• Descale faucets and showerheads
• Organize under-sink storage
• Replace old toothbrushes, loofahs, and towels

Living Areas

• Wash all windows inside and out (especially after Indianapolis winter grime)
• Vacuum upholstered furniture and under cushions
• Dust ceiling fans — they'll be back in action soon
• Deep clean carpets or schedule a professional cleaning
• Wipe baseboards, door frames, and light switches
• Rotate or flip mattresses

Bedrooms

• Wash all bedding including comforters and pillow protectors
• Flip or rotate mattresses
• Dust bedroom furniture, especially nightstands and dressers
• Clean under the bed (you'll be surprised)
• Organize closets — donate what you haven't worn since last spring

Outdoor Prep

• Sweep the porch and patio (Indianapolis winter leaves debris everywhere)
• Clean exterior windows
• Wipe down outdoor furniture before the first warm weekend
• Check window screens for holes — Indiana bugs are coming

Pro Tip

Tackle one room per day instead of trying to do everything at once. Or, if you'd rather enjoy the first warm weekend instead of cleaning, let us handle it for you.

Spring cleaning doesn't have to be overwhelming. Start with the kitchen, build momentum, and you'll have a fresh home in no time.