A spring clean isn't about the season — it's about the jobs that regular cleaning never gets to. Do them once or twice a year and the house stays on top of itself in between. This is the checklist our domestic cleaning team uses for spring cleaning services in Manchester, in the order that works best.
Before you start
- Declutter first — cleaning around clutter doubles the time
- Work top to bottom in each room: ceilings and lights, then walls and furniture, then floors last
- Open windows for ventilation
- Gather everything before you begin: microfibre cloths, a good vacuum with attachments, degreaser, limescale remover, glass cleaner, a step stool
Every room
- Cobwebs from ceilings, corners and cornices
- Light fittings and lampshades dusted; bulbs wiped (switched off and cool)
- Curtain poles, tops of doors, door frames and picture frames
- Walls spot-cleaned; light switches and sockets wiped
- Radiators — front, top and behind (a radiator brush helps)
- Skirting boards washed
- Windows inside; sills, frames and tracks
- Blinds dusted slat by slat; curtains vacuumed
- Furniture moved and cleaned behind and beneath
- Upholstery vacuumed including under cushions
- Carpets vacuumed slowly with edges detailed — or professionally cleaned (see below)
Kitchen
- Oven inside and out, racks soaked, door glass cleaned between panels if possible
- Extractor hood and filters degreased
- Fridge emptied, shelves washed, seals cleaned; freezer defrosted if needed
- Microwave, kettle (descaled), toaster (crumb tray)
- Cupboards emptied one at a time, wiped inside, expired items binned
- Tops of wall units — usually a film of greasy dust
- Tiles and grout scrubbed; splashback degreased
- Sink and taps descaled; plughole cleaned
- Bin washed inside and out; floor mopped including under movable appliances
Bathrooms
- Limescale off taps, shower head, shower screen and tiles
- Grout and sealant scrubbed; mould treated
- Toilet descaled inside, cleaned outside including hinges and base
- Extractor fan cover removed and washed
- Bathroom cabinet emptied and wiped; expired products binned
- Shower curtain washed or replaced
Bedrooms
- Mattresses vacuumed and rotated; bedding including pillows and duvets washed
- Under beds vacuumed
- Wardrobe floors and shelves wiped; seasonal clothes rotated
Hallway and stairs
- Banisters and spindles wiped
- Stair edges vacuumed with the crevice tool
- Front door inside and out; doormat shaken or washed
When to call a professional
Some spring-clean jobs need equipment you don't have: hot-water extraction for carpets and sofas, pure-water poles for exterior windows, and steam and professional descalers for heavily soiled kitchens and bathrooms. If the whole house needs a reset, a professional deep clean does everything above in a day, from £150. Our spring cleaning service in Manchester is priced from £18/hour — ask for a quote.
About the author: this article was written by the team at Danitam Multi Resource Cleaning Services, professional cleaners based in Wythenshawe, Manchester, providing domestic, commercial and specialist cleaning across Greater Manchester. Guide prices are correct at the time of publication and are reviewed regularly.