Columbia springs run warm and wet, and by the time the weather clears up in April and May most homes have accumulated a winter’s worth of tracked-in dirt, heating system dust, and the kind of grime that only becomes obvious when sunlight comes through the windows at a different angle. Here’s a room-by-room approach that covers the things that actually matter.
Kitchen
- Clean the oven interior, racks, and broiler drawer
- Degrease the stovetop, including under the burners
- Wipe down the exterior of all appliances — refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave
- Clean inside the refrigerator, including the vegetable drawers and shelves
- Wipe down cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and handles
- Scrub the backsplash
- Descale the coffee maker and faucet
- Empty and clean under the sink
Bathrooms
- Remove soap scum from tub and shower walls — use a real scrub product, not just surface spray
- Descale shower fixtures and faucets
- Scrub tile grout
- Clean inside and outside the toilet, including the base and the area behind it
- Wipe down the exterior of cabinets and the mirror frame
- Clean exhaust fans (dust accumulation is a fire hazard)
Bedrooms
- Wash all bedding including comforters, duvet covers, and pillows
- Vacuum mattresses and rotate them
- Dust ceiling fans — this is the one most people skip and then wonder why the bedroom feels dusty
- Wipe down baseboards and door frames
- Clean window sills and tracks
- Clear out and clean under the bed
Living and common areas
- Wash or vacuum upholstered furniture
- Move furniture and vacuum or sweep underneath
- Clean ceiling fans and light fixtures
- Wipe down all window sills and tracks
- Dust blinds thoroughly
- Polish or wipe wood furniture
- Clean baseboards throughout
What you can realistically do yourself vs. when to call in a professional
The honest reality of spring cleaning: most people start strong on the visible stuff, run out of time and energy on the detail work, and end up with a house that’s halfway done. The oven interior, the grout, the inside of the refrigerator, the baseboards — these are the things that either don’t get done or get done minimally.
A professional spring deep clean handles all of it in one visit, including the things you’d rather not do yourself. It’s worth considering if your time is limited, if you want it done thoroughly the first time, or if you’d rather hand off the parts you genuinely don’t enjoy doing.
If you’re in Columbia or the surrounding Mid-Missouri area, we can put together a custom quote based on your home’s size and what specifically needs attention.