The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist

Spring is the natural point in the year to go beyond a weekly tidy and get into the areas that build up unnoticed over winter — behind radiators, inside light fittings, and the tops of cupboards and wardrobes.

Windows are worth prioritising after months of closed-up rooms. A proper interior and exterior clean lets more light into the home and is an easy job to hand to a specialist window cleaner rather than tackling from a ladder yourself.

Carpets and upholstery often hold onto winter dust and damp long after the last cold snap. A professional steam clean at this point in the year extends the life of both and clears allergens that build up while windows stay shut.

If you're a landlord or letting agent, spring is also a sensible time to schedule a maintenance check across a portfolio — catching small issues with guttering, seals or damp before they become bigger repairs later in the year.