Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home! But before you dive into the deep cleaning process, it’s important to have the right spring cleaning supplies on hand. The right tools and products can make cleaning easier, more efficient, and even more enjoyable.
My best advice, don’t over-complicate your spring cleaning supplies. Keep on hand items that you can use frequently or can use in multiple different areas. You might even have some of these supplies in your home already!
Typically I “spring clean” between the seasons. Here in Texas, I do this twice a year — in the spring and in the fall. This includes deep cleaning everything from the top down (molds to baseboards), flipping and deodorizing all mattresses, and discarding expired or unused items. Personally, I love to tackle bigger projects like spring cleaning while the kids are in school, so then I can focus on them all summer long.
Side note: If anyone in your family has allergies or asthma, cleaning regularly can be really helpful.
Ready to get started? These spring cleaning supplies will help you clean all of the nooks and crannies in your home that are hard to reach or easy to overlook. Plus you can use most of them for regular cleaning tasks, too.
Spring Cleaning Supplies
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Vacuum: I have had my Miele vacuum for 10 years and it is amazing. It has powerful suction so it sucks up pet hair and dirt from wood floors and carpet. Plus it is easy to move around and not super heavy.
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Cordless Lightweight Vacuum: I use this on the ground floor where it is all wood and in the kitchen. It’s light enough that the kids can easily use it, too. This is a must-have for cleaning up the kitchen floor after meals.
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Mop: I like using a rinse clean mop that keeps the dirty water separate from the clean water. The mop head is also washable, so you can re-use it and not waste money on mopping cloths.
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Damp Clean Duster Sponge: Perfect for removing dust, debris, hair, and stains! I use this sponge to clean my baseboards, but it also works well on railings, blinds, the track grooves of windows, and more.
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Ceiling Fan Cleaner: This makes it so much easier to dust way up high or down low. You can use it to dust lighting fixtures, molding, baseboards, and blinds. The duster pad is also washable and reusable.
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All-Purpose Cleaner: The grapefruit scent smells so good! This spray cleaner is perfect for cleaning grease and grime off of a variety of surfaces.
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Microfiber Cloths: I have 20+ of these in my kitchen. I use these for cleaning, wiping up spills, dusting, wiping down windows, and more.
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Magic Erasers: I love these for removing fingerprints on light switches. You can also use them to wipe away mildew on tubs and shower liners, clean crayon and marker off tables, and get rid of stubborn marks on walls, cabinets, and other surfaces.
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Glass Cleaner: I rely on Windex for cleaning glass, windows, and mirrors.
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Silicone Squeegee for Glass: This squeegee is a much more efficient way to clean windows, shower doors, and tile.
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Toilet Bowl Cleaning Tablets: I prefer these tablets because they don’t use plastic in the packaging and are biodegradable.
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Dryer Vent Cleaner: Your dryer vent doesn’t catch everything, so I use this brush to clean out any trapped lint and dust. This also helps your dryer work better!
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Pumice Stone for Oven: After running the self-clean cycle on your oven, use a pumice stone to easily clean the remaining grime. (They work great for removing rust stains from the toilet too.)
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Bar Keepers Friend: A powerful, non-abrasive cleaner that removes tough stains, rust, and hard water spots from stainless steel, porcelain, ceramic, glass, and more.
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Cleaning Gloves: Keep your hands protected from hot water, soaps, and cleaners, which can be harsh on your skin.
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Cleaning Caddy: I prefer to tote around my spring cleaning supplies from room to room since I try to have as few products as possible!
Common Household Spring Cleaning Supplies
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Baking Soda
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Borax
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Vinegar
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Lemon Juice
Baking soda is one of the most versatile and effective natural cleaners you can use in your home. It's non-toxic, affordable, and works as a gentle abrasive, deodorizer, and stain remover.
Here are some of the best ways to use baking soda to clean:
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Pour baking soda followed by vinegar down the drain to help break up clogs and freshen the pipes.
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Mix baking soda with water or vinegar to remove soap scum and mildew from the shower.
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Add ½ cup of baking soda to the wash to boost detergent effectiveness. This is great for deep cleaning bed linens.
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Lightly sprinkle baking soda on the mattress, let it sit for at least 30 minutes, then vacuum to freshen it.
Fun fact: Did you know the Statue of Liberty was cleaned with baking soda during its centennial restoration in 1986?
Where NOT to use baking soda:
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Aluminum, antique silver, and copper
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Glass, including fiberglass
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Natural surfaces, like marble, wood, and stone
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Painted surfaces, such as walls
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Leather furniture
Borax is similar to baking soda as it is a natural mineral cleaner, but it is stronger. It can tackle tough stains, eliminate odors, and disinfect surfaces, and is known to prevent fungi, mold, and bacteria.
Here are a few ideas for using borax as part of your spring cleaning supplies:
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Pour 3 tablespoons of borax down the drain, let it sit for 15 minutes, then flush with hot water to refresh your drain.
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Sprinkle borax in the toilet, let sit overnight, and scrub in the morning for a deep clean.
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Make a cleaning spray by mixing ¼ cup of borax and one quart of warm water. Spray onto mildew and let it sit for 15 minutes, then scrub, rinse, and dry the area. Once everything is clean, lightly spray the cleaner on mildew-prone areas and let it air dry to help prevent mildew growth. This works in showers, on patios, decks, and outdoor furniture.
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Sprinkle borax along entry points to help deter ants, cockroaches, and other pests.
Where NOT to Use Borax:
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On skin or in personal care – Borax is too harsh for direct skin contact.
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On food surfaces – Rinse thoroughly if using borax in the kitchen.
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Near pets & small children – While borax is natural, it can be harmful if ingested.
Vinegar cleans grease and grime, neutralizes odors, and removes water stains. Here’s how you can use distilled white vinegar as part of your spring cleaning supplies:
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Add two inches of vinegar to a microwave-safe bowl and heat for two minutes to steam clean your microwave. Make sure to wipe down the insides!
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Descale and clean your kettle by filling it with half water and half vinegar and bringing it to a boil. Turn off your stove or kettle and let it sit for at least 20 minutes. Pour out the water and vinegar and scrub the inside of the kettle. Re-fill with water, boil it, then pour it out.
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Fill a plastic bag with vinegar and wrap it around your shower head with a rubber band. Leave the bag on for a few hours, then take it off and run the shower for a few minutes to clear the vinegar out.
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Mix equal parts vinegar and water to use as a cleaning spray for vinyl and wood window sills and window tracks.
Lemon juice is a natural, powerful cleaner that can cut through grease, remove stains, kill bacteria, and leave behind a fresh scent. Its acidity makes it great for breaking down grime, disinfecting surfaces, and brightening fabrics.
Here are some of the best ways to use lemon juice for cleaning:
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Rub half a lemon over wooden or plastic cutting boards to remove stains and kill bacteria. Let sit for a few minutes, then rinse.
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Heat a bowl of water with lemon slices or lemon juice inside the microwave for 3-5 minutes, then wipe down the inside to remove stains and odors.
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Drop lemon peels into the garbage disposal and run it with cold water to eliminate odors.
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Mix equal parts lemon juice and water and use it as a streak-free glass cleaner.
Where to NOT use lemon juice or vinegar:
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Natural surfaces, like stone, marble, hardwood, and granite
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Electronics or anything with a screen —.
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While lemon juice and vinegar can clean uncoated brass and copper, it can strip protective coatings, leading to tarnishing.
Bonus Cleaning Reward
Once you have finished deep cleaning, stock your clean kitchen with pretty, yet functional dish towels to keep you motivated to maintain the clean kitchen! Geometry tea towels are hands down my favorite. They are absorbent, durable, and come in so many beautiful patterns. Use my code MKMMBI15 for 15% off your entire order!
More Cleaning Tips
Do you use any of these spring cleaning supplies in your home? Or is there something you think I should add to my list? Share with me in the comments below! For more posts like this one, check out 25 ways to get organized.
