Spring Cleaning: How to Get Your Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, and Bathroom in Shape
Updated: Sep 22
When the first rays of sunshine stream through the windows, you suddenly feel the urge to bring a breath of fresh air into your home. Spring is the perfect opportunity not only to give your home a thorough cleaning but also to really declutter, sort through your belongings, and make some space.
That’s why spring cleaning is about more than just clean windows and dust-free surfaces. It’s the ideal time to let go of things you no longer need, go through your closets, and restore order to your home.
So you don’t have to tackle the entire apartment all at once, it’s best to take it one room at a time.
Where should I go first?
Spring Cleaning in the Bedroom
The bedroom should be a place of peace and relaxation. That’s exactly why it’s worth tidying up here especially thoroughly.
Start with the closet. Take your time and go through your clothes one by one. What do you still wear? What no longer fits? Which items of clothing haven’t you worn in years?
You can donate, sell, or give away anything you no longer need. This creates new storage space and makes your closet more organized.
You should also go through your bedding, towels, and other textiles. Anything that’s torn, heavily worn, or surplus can be sorted out.
Then it’s time to clean:
Change the bedding
Vacuum the mattress and air it out thoroughly
Thoroughly cleaning under the bed
Clearing out and wiping down the nightstands
Dusting lamps and surfaces
Cleaning windows and window frames
Wipe down the closet and drawers
My tip: Don’t just clean—sort through your belongings at the same time. This way, you combine spring cleaning with decluttering and save yourself an extra round of tidying up later.
Spring Cleaning in the Living Room
Over the course of the year, quite a bit accumulates in the living room: magazines, decorations, cables, books, toys, and all sorts of little things.
First, take a critical look around the room. Are there things that don’t really have a designated spot? Or items you haven’t used in a long time? Empty out drawers, shelves, and cabinets, and ask yourself about each item: Do I really still need this?
Then you can get down to thorough cleaning:
Vacuum the sofa and clean the upholstery
Vacuum under and behind furniture
Dust shelves and cabinets
Review and reduce decorations
Sort through books
Clean lamps
Clean windows and window frames
Tend to plants and remove dead leaves
Thoroughly clean carpets
By the way, fewer items don’t just mean less clutter. A tidy apartment often automatically feels calmer and more spacious.
Spring Cleaning in the Kitchen
Spring cleaning is especially worthwhile in the kitchen. This is where food, kitchen appliances, and pantry items that have long been forgotten often end up hidden.
Start with the pantry cabinets. Check the best-by dates and discard any food that can no longer be used.
It’s also a good idea to take stock of your dishes, cups, storage containers, and kitchen appliances. How many of them do you actually need?
Then it’s time to clean:
Empty and wipe down the refrigerator
Clean the pantry cabinets
Thoroughly clean the oven
Check the range hood and filters
Wipe down the drawers
Clean the coffee maker and other appliances
Clean the trash cans
Thoroughly clean the countertops
Wipe down the tiles and cabinet fronts
Thoroughly clean the floor
A good rule of thumb: Everything you use frequently should be easily accessible. Items that are rarely used can be stored further back or higher up.
This creates a practical organization system that makes tidying up easier in your everyday life.
Spring Cleaning in the Bathroom
Even in the bathroom, things can pile up faster than you think. Cosmetics, personal care products, medications, towels, and cleaning supplies should be checked regularly.
Go through your products and throw away anything that’s empty, expired, or no longer usable. You should also take a critical look at any partially used products you haven’t used in ages.
Next:
Empty and wipe down bathroom cabinets
Sort through cosmetics and personal care products
Check the towels
Thoroughly clean the mirror
Clean the shower and bathtub
Descale the faucets
Clean the grout
Thoroughly clean the toilet
Check and clean the drains
Mop the floor
A well-organized system can make a big difference, especially in the bathroom. When every item has its own designated spot, it’s much easier to keep the bathroom tidy.
Spring cleaning also means getting rid of clutter
Spring is a wonderful opportunity not only to remove dirt and dust, but also to get rid of unnecessary clutter.
You don’t have to turn your entire apartment upside down in a single weekend. Instead, tackle one room at a time and work in small steps.
Sort—tidy up—clean—reorganize.
This turns classic spring cleaning into a real transformation for your home.
And the best part is: When there’s less clutter lying around and everything has its place, not only does your home feel more organized, but your daily life can also become easier and more relaxed.
Do you also have a basement or balcony that needs a spring cleaning? You'll find specific tips on this in my guides on decluttering your basement and sprucing up your balcony.
My final tip
Don’t put pressure on yourself to make everything perfect. Order doesn’t come from everything looking like it’s straight out of an interior design catalog. Rather, order means that your home fits you and your daily life.
If you keep getting stuck while decluttering or don’t even know where to start, professional help can be a huge asset. Sometimes you just need someone to look around with you, ask questions, and help you make decisions.
Spring is the perfect time to make space—for more order, a clearer overview, and maybe even a little bit more ease in your daily life.
Have fun with your spring cleaning.
Warm regards, Natacha
P.S.: You can find more organizing tips in my blog.
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