Spring in BC brings the motivation to reset your home after a long, damp winter. This checklist covers every room — from the deep-clean tasks most people put off all year to the exterior work unique to BC's wet climate. Use it yourself or as a reference for booking a professional spring clean.
Kitchen
- Inside the oven — The #1 avoided task. Remove racks, soak in hot water, and clean interior walls. A proper oven clean takes 45–90 minutes alone.
- Fridge deep clean — Remove all shelves and drawers. Wipe down interior walls, clean under the vegetable crispers, defrost if needed, and pull the fridge forward to vacuum the coils and clean the floor underneath.
- Range hood and filter — Soak the filter in hot soapy water. Wipe the interior of the hood and the fan blades.
- Inside all cabinets and drawers — Remove everything, wipe down shelves, discard expired items.
- Dishwasher — Clean the filter, run a hot cycle with a dishwasher cleaner tablet, wipe the door seal.
- Behind and under the fridge and stove — Vacuum and mop this area. It accumulates grease, dust, and food debris all year.
Bathrooms
- Grout deep clean — BC's humid winters cause mould in grout lines. Use a grout brush and targeted cleaner. Sealing grout after cleaning prevents re-staining.
- Exhaust fan — Remove the cover and vacuum the fan blades. A clogged exhaust fan doesn't remove humidity, which accelerates mould growth.
- Toilet base and behind — Wipe all the way around and behind the toilet. This area is consistently missed on regular cleans.
- Showerhead — Soak in white vinegar overnight to dissolve mineral deposits. Improves pressure and removes bacteria.
- Medicine cabinet and under the sink — Discard expired medications, check for leaks under the sink, wipe all shelves.
Bedrooms
- Mattress — Vacuum the mattress surface, flip or rotate it, and spot-clean any stains.
- Pillows and duvet — Wash pillows (most are machine washable). Air out or dry-clean duvet inserts.
- Closets — Declutter, donate items not worn this past year, and wipe down all shelves.
- Under the bed — Pull out and vacuum thoroughly. Dust bunnies here affect air quality.
- Window tracks — Clean window tracks with a vacuum and damp cloth. They accumulate an entire winter of condensation debris in BC.
Living Areas
- Upholstery — Vacuum sofas and chairs thoroughly, including under the cushions. Spot-clean any stains.
- Light fixtures and ceiling fans — Dust and wipe all fixtures. Ceiling fans collect visible dust layers over winter.
- Baseboards — Wipe all the way around every room. In BC homes with forced air heat, dust accumulates here rapidly.
- Behind the TV and entertainment units — Dust and cable management.
BC-Specific Spring Exterior Tasks
- Gutters — BC's fall and winter deposits significant leaf debris. Clean gutters before spring rains hit hard.
- Moss removal — BC's wet climate encourages moss growth on roofs, driveways, and decks. Treat early before it requires expensive removal.
- Window exterior — One full exterior window clean after winter is standard for BC homes with lots of rain film and oxidation on frames.
- Deck and patio — Sweep and wash the deck surface. Check for any wood damage from winter moisture.
What to DIY vs. What to Hire Out
You can handle decluttering, organizing, and most surface cleaning yourself. The tasks worth hiring a professional for:
- Inside the oven and fridge (time-consuming, requires specific products)
- Grout scrubbing (physically demanding, requires proper technique)
- Full bathroom disinfection and calcium removal
- Post-winter deep clean of the whole home (a full spring deep clean takes most households 8–12 hours DIY)
Maidless offers deep cleaning and standard cleans across BC with instant online pricing. A professional spring deep clean in a 2 bed / 2 bath home in Metro Vancouver starts from $259 and typically takes 4–5 hours.