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Spring-Clean checklist: top tips and hacks to have you cleaning like a pro 

February 6, 2025-3 min read

Go pro this spring-cleaning season with smart appliances that do the heavy lifting for you ‒ and expert spring-cleaning tips to ensure sparkling results. Now is the perfect time to put your stick vac to the test! 

“We recommend a top-to-toe spring-clean of your home every two to three months,” says professional cleaner and MaidForYou founder Delah Gomasi. “Otherwise, unseen dirt and grime quickly build up, and your house can acquire an odour that your nose becomes accustomed to.”

With help from Delah, we’ve plotted the perfect spring-cleaning action plan. Plus, we’ll share the coolest spring-cleaning hacks and recommend the best stick vacuums, carpet cleaners, steam cleaners, robot vacuums, and vacuum accessories to have your house looking good again.

Looking for more Spring Cleaning hacks? Visit our Spring Cleaning Hub.

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No matter what kind of vacuum might suit you, you'll want one that performs well and offers clever features that can help tailor your cleaning experience specifically to your household.

Top Stick Vacuums

The latest stick vacuums like Dyson stick vacuums, are the ultimate floor-cleaning gadgets, thanks to their lightweight design and versatility. Some stick vacs even feature clever smartphone app connectivity; you can get alerts when the filter is full, or the battery is charged and ready to go.

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Top Robot Vacuums

Why get your hands dirty when you can have a robot vacuum help do the cleaning for you? This nifty vacuum has been around for a while, but its convenience and effectiveness still make it one of the most sought-after products today. With a robot vacuum, you can save time by letting it clean up messes while you're busy with other activities - or relaxing.

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Top Barrel & Upright Vacuums

Traditional barrel and upright vacuums are still common in many homes. Why? They're often the best option for thorough carpet and floor cleaning (especially if you're cleaning a larger space).

Top Vacuums For Pet Hair

If you live with four-legged friends, the right pet vacuum can help keep the fur from flying. A good vacuum with strong suction is your best defence against the seemingly never-ending clumps of hair that often accumulate in pet-friendly homes.

Best Carpet Cleaners For Your Spring-Clean

For fresh, fluffy carpets and a faster clean, choose a carpet cleaner with an express mode to deliver a deep clean without the extra drying time. Cleaning up after the dog’s toilet-training accidents? Look for pet-specific models made to bust odours and stains.

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Best Washing Machines For Your Spring-Clean

When the spring cleaning laundry loads start to pile up, you want a washing machine that can handle the bedsheets, bath mats and everything in between. Look for models with a large, family-friendly capacity and smart tech to take a load off your shoulders.

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Best Dryers For Your Spring Clean

With a reliable dryer, you'll be able to power through your spring cleaning laundry - whatever the weather. Clothes dryers come in a wide array of sizes, capacities, and price points. Here are some of the top faves:

Having a set spring-cleaning routine makes it so much easier to clean your home properly and regularly.

Pro Cleaning Tips

Whether you are keen to save time or want to get the deep clean of your dreams, Delah has the secrets. “Having a set spring-cleaning routine makes it so much easier to clean your home properly and regularly,” he says.

Here’s how to turn a passable clean into a professional finish:

  1. Clean in a clockwise fashion around each room, from top to bottom, with a microfibre cloth and multipurpose spray, and wipe down all surfaces. Don’t neglect crevices and corners, cobwebs or wall marks.

  2. Pay attention to high-touch areas, including light switches, electric sockets, door frames and handles.

  3. Vacuum the floors (switch to a brush attachment for tricky edges and corners). Shift big furniture to clean the floor beneath.

  4. Don’t forget to mop or, better still, steam mop all hard floors, finishing where you started cleaning so you don’t miss any spots (and your feet stay dry!). “Other than a vacuum, the one cleaning appliance I can’t live without is a steam mop. Nothing gets deeper into surfaces and loosens dirt and dust like it,” says Delah. Just avoid using your steam mop on unsealed flooring and soft plastic surfaces.

Top Steam Mops

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Your Spring-Clean Checklist

Now for that room-by-room spring-cleaning checklist. Let the cleaning begin:

Kitchen Checklist

  1. Spray an oven cleaner on your oven interior and leave it to do its work. Use a drop cloth or newspaper layers to protect surfaces from chemical damage. Or avoid this job entirely and upgrade to a self-cleaning pyrolytic oven!

  2. Remove countertop clutter, such as keys and papers, and throw out expired food from the pantry, fridge and freezer.

  3. For a speedier microwave clean, cook a lemon in water in a microwave-safe bowl for 2–3 minutes to loosen stubborn food stains. Then wipe clean.

  4. To clean greasy cooktop grates and rangehood filters, remove and soak for 30 minutes in hot water and detergent, then scrub until the grease is gone.

  5. Don’t forget to clean your hardworking dishwasher! Fill a dishwasher-safe bowl with 1 cup of white vinegar, place in the bottom of the empty machine and run a hot cycle.

Bathroom checklist

  1. Pre-treat the toilet with toilet cleaner and rinse after you’ve cleaned floors (keep the lid down as flushing releases a germ bomb!).

  2. Use a grout brush to scrub between shower tiles. Remove limescale and soap scum on the showerhead by filling a plastic ziplock bag with vinegar and tying it to your shower head. Soak for 30 minutes.

  3. Don’t neglect the shower drain either. Wear gloves and get in there to clear any blockages.

  4. Clean mirrors, shelves, windows and window frames (they’re magnets for mould and mildew).

  5. Wipe sink, taps and around vanity. Use bicarb soda and vinegar to clean drains, then turn on the hot water tap to rinse.

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Bedroom Checklist

  1. Strip bed and wash sheets, mattress protector, quilt cover and pillowcases. Turn and rotate the mattress.

  2. Vacuum headboard and mattress, taking care with piping and crevices where dead skin cells attract dust mites.

  3. Wipe down all surfaces, including skirting boards, baseboards, windowsills and door frames.

  4. Dust and vacuum ceiling fans and light fixtures. Hot tip: Use a lint roller for curtains and lampshades!

  5. Give your duvet and pillows a quality clean with a trip through the bedding program on your washing machine. 

  6. Remake your bed with freshly laundered bed linen. Bliss!

Home Office Checklist

  1. Recycle your used paper, and clean and empty your office bin.

  2. Dust the electronics, including monitors and cables, then sanitise your mouse and keyboard – use your hair dryer to safely remove crumbs and dust.

  3. Bring colour and cleanliness back to your carpets with the help of a carpet cleaner

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