Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist for Busy Moms: Tidy Your Home in Just 4 Weekends

Here’s a one-month home spring cleaning plan tailored for weekends only (4 weekends, Saturdays + Sundays). Each day is focused, efficient, and manageable—so you don’t burn out and still enjoy your weekend.

🌷 WEEK 1: DECLUTTER & PREP

Goal: Clear space and get organized for deep cleaning ahead.

🧹 Saturday: Declutter Main Areas

• Living room: Remove unused items, letters, toys, etc.
• Entryway: Organize shoes, bags, and coats.
• Wipe down surfaces after decluttering. This all-purpose disinfecting spray will make you look for things to clean.

🧼 Sunday: Declutter Kitchen & Bathrooms

• Toss expired food, spices, and old Tupperware.
• Clear bathroom cabinets & drawers (toss old products).
• Wipe shelves and counters.

🌸 WEEK 2: DEEP CLEAN COMMON SPACES

Goal: Focus on high-traffic, shared areas.

🧽 Saturday: Living Room + Dining

• Dust ceiling fans, blinds, vents, baseboards. Give your back a break with this duster.
• Vacuum sofa & under cushions. Pet hair? No match for our vacuum that's been going over 5 years strong.
• Clean windows & polish furniture.
• Wash throw blankets/pillow covers.

🧺 Sunday: Kitchen Deep Clean

• Clean inside microwave, oven, and fridge.
• Wipe cabinets and backsplashes.
• Sanitize sink and run garbage disposal with lemon.
• Mop floors.

🌼 WEEK 3: BEDROOMS + BATHROOMS

Goal: Refresh personal spaces.

🛏 Saturday: Bedrooms

• Wash bedding, pillows, and mattress covers.
• Flip or rotate mattresses.
• Dust furniture, wipe mirrors and windows.
• Vacuum/mop floors.

🚿 Sunday: Bathrooms

• Scrub shower, tub, toilet, sink, and tiles.
• Clean mirrors, vents, and light fixtures.
• Replace shower curtain/liner if needed.
• Organize towels and toiletries.

🌻 WEEK 4: FINISHING TOUCHES & EXTRAS

Goal: Final details and areas that often get skipped.

🧴 Saturday: Misc Spaces

• Clean laundry area (wipe machines, vacuum lint trap).
• Wipe down walls, light switches, doorknobs.
• Clean under furniture and appliances.

🌬 Sunday: Air & Atmosphere Refresh

• Change HVAC filters.
• Wipe down vents.
• Add spring-scented diffusers or candles.
• Open windows for airflow (if weather allows).
• Put out fresh flowers or greenery.