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Spring is in the air and it may have you wanting to do some deep cleaning of your home. If you’re looking for new cleaners you can make on your own or a tip on how to clean your dishwasher or keep your computer screens clean, we’ve got them all here for you in one place!
When you’re looking at your spring cleaning list, try not to get too overwhelmed. Instead of trying to clean the entire house in one day, break it up into individual rooms, or even individual sections. I promise you’ll feel better once it’s done.
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Ingredients to have on hand for Spring Cleaning:
- White vinegar
- Your Favorite Cleaning Products (Mrs. Meyer’s always has great seasonal scents – or use some of our recipes for homemade all purpose cleaners below)
- 1/4 Cup and 1/2 Cup Measuring Cups
- Lemon Juice
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Microfiber Towels
- Essential Oil (If you’d like to add them to your homemade cleaning solutions)
Spring Cleaning Your Bath and Living Rooms
Listed below you’ll find cleaning tips and solutions to keep your carpets clean, your shower curtain and walls sparkling, and SUPER clean windows.
Spring Clean Your Kitchen
How to remove rust from stainless steel
Spring Clean your Office
How to clean a dry-erase board
Homemade Cleaners and Organization
How to Clean Rings (Homemade Ring Cleaner)
How to Clean a Microfiber Cloth
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Nice blog about the spring cleaning list, I think your blog very helpful for lot of people, Thanks for sharing the information.
Did my desk. had an office but my son moved back home so now i am back in the family room. Got rid of all my old paper work an cleaned the table very well. That is what my desk is , is an old table but it works great an is just the right size to hold my laptop an a few other things, so it does need to be clean or it looks junkie, so it looks great right now. I did my master bath today,the things you find in the under sink closet, ahhh cleared it all out an now have everything in a nice order with a few bins. Yess I am miss clean. yeaaaaaaaaa
Decluttered office
Refrigerator cleaned
Cabinet knobs cleaned
Thank you Laurie this has been a blessing in disguise. I can see my desk now!!
Karen
Challenge accepted – Master Bath sink cleaned ✅
Cleaned stainless steel in kitchen
Cleaned microwave
I had gone to bed, then read your challenge! After vacuuming, mopping and putting away winter clothes, cleaning my laptop was a pleasant change. I used some canned air and a Qtip, too!
Thanks!
Debbie
Cleaned laptop and kitchen counters.
Did my kitchen counters. It ended up taking 15 minuets. But I added loading the dish washer too
Thanks, working from home, I tend to not get up and move, so this will help!
My desk space is now clean!
Cleaned all inside windows and doors. Also kitchen curtain washed, ironed and put back up.
Looking good. I love when you say get off your phones, tablets and get moving with you
Thank you for motivating me to clean my refrigerator today!! Needed it desperately. Also shined my cabinet knobs and my cabinets yesterday. Your such an inspiration. It took more than 5 minutes but worth every minute. Everything looks so clean and shiney
Filed away stacks of papers on my desk and cleaned up the Cricut! Journaling pens all in their spot and ready to go!!!!
Wow, 5 minute cleaning really helps and isn’t hard at all! Thanks for the tip!!
I ran a few weeks of junk mail through the shredder!
I got my small appliances done, the Keurig and the toaster oven.
Fridge cleaned. Spic and span. Not sure how long it will last. However mighty pleased with the way it looks now.
Cleaned my fridge but forgot to comment! Haha. Happy cleaning!
Bet I have the cleanest fridge on the street!
Wow. This was a great challenge today. My fridge looks great and after cleaning all day I was just going to plop and just be done. But i saw the challenge and decided I needed to do that too. Thankyoy for that last push I needed at the end of the day. My house looks clean and we can wake up tomorrow hopefully to a nice calm content home.
Thankyou again for all your group does…
Done! You’ve also inspired me to do my large wooden blinds in the livingroom and laundry closet. Thank you!!!
Clean fridge!!!! Only thing green in there is from the vegetable family.
Did this today and my refrigerator looks so nice and organized. Working my way to a clean house. Only three more rooms to go.
This was done a couple of days ago on refrigerator day. Figured it I was going to clean it out, might as well go further and be able to check it off for both the weekly and the spring cleaning check boxes.
I need to clean my fridge so much.
Great reminder when cleaning to do the small appliances!
Kitchen aide done ✅
Appliances done. Descaled my Keurig so it did take longer. But, it was something that needed to get done.
I deep cleaned my work area where I do online classes weekly (also where the family drops EVERYTHING mom needs to see ♀️)
I’ve done them all!! Just not sure where you want us to comment
I keep forgetting that she directs us here and I comment on the post. But she does say to comment here, on the blog.❤️
I’ve done every one, too. Love this!
I cleaned the doorknobs and then went further and did my kitchen cabinets with this beeswax polish I had. They look so nice. Thanx for the motivation.
I cleaned the doorknobs!
It feels good to get all that done, love the challenges!
I just saw this post. I cleaned the countertop, microwave, clean shiny surfaces in the kitchen, deep clean top of fridge, and deep clean kitchen cabinet doorknobs, so it took more than 5 minutes, but I am so happy that my kitchen is clean. Thanks.
#5 – Done!
Got that done, again! Thanks!
Spring cleaning has been full force here lately. This is a good time to go through, organize and move out. Love this and all the encouragement! Thanks again!
Thank you so much for these 5 minute tasks! I really need them right now.
This is the first day that I’m seeing this so I went ahead and got all caught up. Took me less than a half hour. I continued with deep cleaning my fridge. Nice to get a jump on my list. Thanks for the motivation!
I love these5 minute tasks makes spring cleaning much easier I don’t feel so overwhelmed
Wow! DONE! I have been keeping up and the top of the fridge is always so forgetful! Thank you for this! I don’t have a lot on mine since we’ve recently gotten a new one (maybe since January) but WOW it doesn’t take long for that to need some TLC!
Also big thanks for the planner code… I heard about them after they were sold out and I’d been debating if I wanted it in B&W since that’s all I have but the code pushed my decision tonight! Project planner day tomorrow! 🙂
I got the top of my fridge done! Things are put back in their correct place, and some things were tossed.
Finished the kitchen/refrigerator challenge. BTW, Love your home challenges!
I try to clean up there once a month! But today I did it and it felt even better!!!!
Top of the refrigerator is done! I don’t know that I had done it since we moved in, so it took longer than 5 min, but that new Dawn spray made quick work of it! Now my hubby is taking his lunch in a clean box instead of grocery sacks!
Too much in the top of my refrigerator for it to be a 5 minute job, but up for the challenge. Thanks again for inspiring us to be the best that we can be! Please stay healthy and safe!
Oh! This was a good one! I’m not very tall and I sort of forget about cleaning up there as often as I should. I’m ashamed to say it was pretty grody, but it’s now marked safe for viewing by tall folks!
Love the 5 minute challenges and I’ve done all 3! Just finished my shiny surfaces!
Cleaned all the shiny things
Frig, microwave, stove (including cooktop) and dishwasher all shiny. You’re right. Took five minutes! Checking these tasks off my handy dandy spring cleaning checklist
Counter tops cleaned and disinfected, microwave clean, shiny surfaces shiny again!
All surfaces looking shiny! Wish that they always stayed that way! Have a great night!!
I can’t wait to get started! I usually follow the 1 minute rule but will try the 5 minute clean tomorrow! 🙂
I’ve got my oven and fridge wiped down, no dishwasher. The front of my oven really needed it!
I did the challenges ladt night and forgot to reply. I didnt get done til 11:49 pm but i got them done and my kitchen looked beautiful. My counters are always done and sinks too but i dont always get to the fridge and oven. I truly hate hate hate a dirty microwave. So that i love to clean.
Done with task #3! Microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, and sink are all shining. Thanks for the motivation to tackle a few quick chores this week!
Microwave is done! Looks great!! Thanks!
I don’t have a microwave. So mark this one done!
I didn’t see this until after midnight but I was so motivated that I jumped up and cleaned it! Today is my first day as a member – I can’t tell you the last time I deep cleaned my microwave (I know yuck!). Obviously I need some motivation! Thanks for the kick in the pants!
New here!! I can definitely get on board for 5 minute steps to a clean house
I’m so glad you’re doing these challenges. I had just noticed today our microwave was looking like it needed to be cleaned. A couple hours later I saw your post! I figured I had 5 minutes so I did it. I would have continued to ignore it if you hadn’t motivated me.
Done! Cant have a dirty microwave.
This was great! I’m having trouble sleeping, so this was perfect. Thank you. Done! And the microwave is clean and fresh for the college Kuds tomorrow 🙂
I LOVE clean counters! That and my sink!
Done! Boy are these beat up!
I do my microwave each time I use it, plus I use a splash cover. My family, however, doesn’t always do the same! Just completed a deep clean! Microwave: done! Thanks so much!!
Counter tops done! Thanks for the inspiration!!
countertops done!!
What a great read, thanks for the quick 5 min clean!! Will MOST DEF do it again & share with friends! Thank you!
Woohoo – thanks so much Vanessa!
Microwave is pretty new, so it wasn’t too bad!
I love this! Didn’t take long and now I have a clean microwave! Thanks!
Done! And I am deep cleaning my washing machine right now too. It was smelling weird. Using Oxy Clean.
Countertops and microwave ✅
Done! Luckily I had just cleaned it a little yesterday, so it did not need to much more!
Microwave…sparkly!☺
Great job Diane! 🙂
Countertops were done! ☺
Microwave ✅
Yayyy Lisa! 🙂
I got my microwave done!
Done!!!! Feeling better already! Thanks for helping maintain sanity! Be well.
Praying you can still read these comments….Thank you so much for my gift card! Although you don’t need to reward me for following you, it’s my pleasure to do that, it sure is a wonderful surprise!!! Thanks again!
You are always so uplifting and positive! Thank you. Counters clean.
Done! Feels good to get it completed. Thanks for the motivation!
kitchen counters clean! including underneath and behind stuff.
Counter top done…. It’s fun doing this together.
Opened up the kitchen windows; got a crisp, pleasant and much welcomed breeze of fresh air. Went under my sink through the plethora of cleaning products- gently tore out a single sheet from my ” book” of my magical Mr. Clean erasers. Wiped down my small (but cozy) kitchen- first the counter, moved the appliances to grab every last crumb, then tackled the outside of the fridge All to the lovely sounds of the birds singing outside, and the beautiful scent of Mother Nature’s breeze softly billowing the kitchen curtains.
Almost finished the fridge within the 5 minute challenge as well!!!
If you put your mind to it, you can do it. Don’t think of the hard work ahead, but be thankful for what you have- then blessed with the prize at the end of getting your “cleaning cardio” on- with a lovely space that is welcoming & sparkling clean- just how you dreamed!
Sending prayers out there for everyone to remain safe and healthy, and of course; to a full and speedy recovery to those that have been affected directly (or indirectly,) by this horrible pandemic. But most of all, a strong shoulder to lean on for those who have lost loved ones its its wake.
I do a good counter clean everyday, feels refreshing.
Countertops clean and smelling good!
Done!
I love the little bursts….I CAN do this!
Counter tops done! Ready for the next challenge.
Done… looks great.. I feel great
Kitchen done That will last less than a day because I have a husband and kids at home ♀️
Countertops done!
Love this for motivation to move. Thank you
Cleaned all the grocery tote bags.
Yesterday, Cleaned the large utensils drawer and added drawer dividers that someone shared in the group. Drawer changing.
Done! All dust bunnies are gone on and under counter appliances.
Absolutely love your stuff ! I have two babies so it’s a must for me to be cleaning my counters all the time! But just your positivity has helped out so much! Thank you!!
I was up early this morning and got my counter tops done after my coffee! Feels good to get that accomplished? Thank you!
I just love a clean countertop! ❇️
That feels great! Thanks for the encouragement
Done! Daily Granite for the win. Under the microwave was especially gross. Thanks for the motivation!
Microwave is done too!
Done!
Done! So clean!
Got my counters nice and sparkly!! Love this tip.
Counters clean! Paper put away and counters disinfected
Done! ✅
(So, maybe this was done on the 23rd because the kids were All happily on their classroom hangouts doing fun things as a class & I saw a lot of messy homes in the background & wanted to make sure I wasn’t letting things slide)
Done 🙂
My tip, with my older kids and sometimes myself, is to pick up 20 things. It can be small things. If we watch some tv, we pick up 20 things, they play for awhile, it’s time again to pick up 20 things. It breaks cleaning up into little chunks. I use to do 10 things but I didn’t feel I was getting anywhere.
Thanks for all you do.
Done thank you so much
My daughter did it for me!
Kitchen counter and kitchen table cleaned!!
All clean!!
What a great idea! Did this for the first time tonight and will be implementing into daily routine:)
Counters cleaned
It’s been a crazy week. I’ve been cleaning counter tops, door knobs, remote controls, cell phones, cabinet handles. drawer knobs, computers, kitchen appliance handles, light switches, & more! I’m thinking I’m over-doing-it, but then I watch the news & think my OCD may be a good idea. All the Frugal Penny stuff is a wonderful feel-good moment. I just bought myself some Vera Bradley, not my norm! Lol, teaching via virtual-web, & worrying about keeping our families safe… ladies, we’ve earned something nice for ourselves, on sale too! ;0)
Done! At least until the kids wake up lol!
Better late than never? Phew!
Love the tips!! And keeping me motivated!
I just did this this afternoon! Thank you for all your great hints!
I did this Friday of last week and when my husband came home he was really happy. I’m one of those people that if it’s a flat surface…..trying to get better about it and now that I haven’t had mounds of school papers for almost 2 weeks it’s already getting better. I think I have finally came up with a system for their school work too.
Counters cleaned and a chance to win now!
It’s late here 10:30, but done with the counters.
Counters scrubbed, coffee maker wiped down. Looking forward to tomorrow’s challenge.
It’s a Great time for cleaning & organizing my house. Thanks for the tips. Keep being awesome!
Thank you for the tips! Can’t wait for more!!!
Counters in the kitchen are clean!
Found things I had forgotten about. Wonderful, clear countertops!
Great idea!!!
Kids bedrooms? Done in 5 easy steps: 1. Trash
2. Shoes
3. Make bed
4. Clothes away
5a. Everything else (toys, art supplies)
5b. Dirty dishes to kitchen (this was added at Teenage years)
WooHoo…. #1 challenge done, bring it on!!! 🙂
Counters cleaned wahoo!!
Once you start for 5 min, you feel motivated to get a lot more done! Thanks for the kick start.
This is a great idea!! Thank you for the encouragement! Deep cleaned my counters! And I’m super happy I did 🙂
I don’t have much counter space, but I do have a very large dining room table that manages to collect misc. papers. Both table and counter tops are clean!
Countertops look great. I have to say though, I think I’ve cleaned them 5 times a day this week. This time was a little deeper.
My secret to a clean house lite a lemon candle, it makes everything smell clean in a pinch
Done!! Awesome thanks for the motivation
Kitchen looks great! My trick when I have several large rooms to set a timer for 30 minutes and go to each room for the 30 minutes then stop, go to second room set timer 30 mins and once it goes off then room #3 same thing and keep it going back to room #1, etc. Each time you go back to a room you had previously done the 30 minute limit the cleaning project looks like you made a huge improvement which motivates me. This works great on those projects which would takes hours to clean. A little at a time done and less stressful. Each time I re-entered a room I appreciate what I got done the last 30 minutes I did and gives me hope that it will be vleN soon.
Wohoo! Table and island clean & free of clutter!
All clean! It feels great to have things clean ~ what a satisfying feeling 🙂
I do the same type thing in my car daily, and then again as I put my clean laundry back into the car at the laundromat.
Must.Be.Productive!!
Lol, so far I’ve been baking! Need to do more cleaning!
Counters cleaned! Best 5 minutes spent – quick and easy!
Best part – new clean dishtowel 🙂
Thanks!!!!
Counters cleaned and throw rugs washed✅✅✅✅✅
Daughter actually did this without being asked today!! Whohoo!!
Cleaning done! Thanks for the motivation:) I love to use vinager especially on glass windows it sounds odd but its “green” eco friendly and has high amounts of acidic acid it also works great on shower grime too!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Check! Nice & clean 🙂
Done!!
Counter done.
Cleaned counter!
Dinner leftovers are put up and counters are clean! I used Truman’s Everything & The Kitchen Sink!
Done. They don’t seem to stay as clean being home all day! Not letting it get out of hand though.
Yep 5 minutes scrubbed the counter and stove top. Ah feels so good to see it clean.
Check!
Countertops are done in my home. Keep the motivation coming 😉
Countertop done. Even though I did it after dinner we still had stuff stacked up on the counter that I;m trying to avoid. Some still working and some working from home means lots of extra’s around.
Thanks! Needed that push to get up and clean!
Done!!
Got it done and it feels so good!!
I’m ready! As of today my work is closed for at least 11 days….got some extra time
Clean countertops…check!
Countertops are clean!
Cleaned. Whew, that is quite the accomplishment because our countertop get ROUGH. The big island is a catch all.
Love the inspiration I needed that counter tops are clean. Thanks
Thanks for the encouragement! Counters done!
Thanks for the great tip! This desperately needed done at my house!!
Yes! Countertops wiped down!
Thank goodness I had stocked up on lysol spray before all this madness!
Great Challenge and good reminder while we are trying to keep germs at bay! Love your emails, posts and energy. You have saved me a lot of money! Thank you!
Countertops cleaned!! Cleared off and scrubbed down.
Got it done! Always nice to wake up to a clean kitchen!
I feel so much better! Thank you! I need help with my wooden blinds…
My home feels that much lighter and open by taking five minutes to put away everything I left out on my counters over the last few days.
ok I feel better thank you!
I got my countertops done! Thank you so much for the encouragement.
2 miscellaneous bins emptied and 2 boxes sitting in kitchen emptied and thrown away
Cleaned my countertops!! Thanks for the great tip!!
Nothing like the smell of a lemony fresh kitchen!
Just bought, 1st time, ms meter concentrate and a ms meyer spray bottle. Counters are cleaned!
got out my fantastic and counters are disinfected for sure.
Yayyy Cheryl! Great job! 🙂
Thanks for the motivation! Feels good to get something done:)
Yayy! Awesome job Nicole! 🙂
Kitchen counters done! 5 minutes!
WOOHOOO! Great job Katherine!
Been doing spot cleaning a lot this week, every time I get up to pee or get a drink, I take five minutes to de clutter, or clean something. My house has been in desperate need!