The Only Spring Cleaning Checklist Renters Need

Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be overwhelming, you just need a system, a checklist if you will. This is your full apartment reset, save this & pick a day to lock in and deep clean your place. 

Rather hire the professionals? You’re in luck! We partner with a ton of local & national professional cleaning companies, plus even have some at discounted rates. See the list and all of the exclusive discounts below!

🧼 Kitchen Reset

Quick Wins:

• Wipe down countertops + backsplash
• Clean sink + faucet
• Take out trash + disinfect trash can

Deep Clean:

• Wipe/disinfect cabinet fronts + handles
• Clean inside microwave
• Deep clean oven/stovetop
• Empty fridge + toss expired food
• Clean inside fridge shelves + drawers
  

🛁 Bathroom Reset

Quick Wins:

• Wipe down mirror + sink
• Clean toilet (seat + base)
• Replace towels

Deep Clean:

• Scrub shower/tub + grout
• Clean glass doors or curtain
• Wipe cabinets + drawers
• Disinfect high-touch areas (handles, light switches, toilet handle, etc.)

🛋 Living Space Reset

• Dust shelves, decor, and surfaces
• Vacuum or mop floors
• Wipe down coffee table + furniture (spot clean if needed)
• Clean windows + window sills
• Wipe blinds or shades
• Declutter surfaces (be honest here…)
  

🛏 Bedroom Reset

• Wash all bedding (yes, including comforter)
• Vacuum or rotate mattress
• Wipe down nightstands + dressers
• Declutter closet (donate/sell what you don’t wear)
• Organize drawers
  

🧽 Whole Apartment Touchpoints (Don’t Skip These)

• Baseboards
• Disinfect door handles & light switches
• Dust air vents
• Ceiling fans
• Behind/under furniture

These are the “why does my apartment feel cleaner?” spots.

🤝 What to Leave to the Pros

If you’re short on time (or patience), these are the tasks most renters outsource:

• Deep bathroom cleaning (grout, gross buildup)
• Full kitchen deep clean
• Baseboards + hard-to-reach areas
• Move-out level cleaning
• Overall seasonal buildup reset

This is what takes your space from “clean” to actually fresh.

✨ Looking for a Cheat Code?

If you’re reading this and already tired… fair. You don’t have to do it all yourself. We work with trusted cleaning partners who can handle the deep clean for you.

👉 Tidy; Get $10 off your first booking by using our link and the code SMARTCITY1. (Available in: ATL, ATX, DTX, CHI, DEN, FTW, HOU, SA)

👉 Amelia’s Maids; Schedule through our link and use promo code SMARTCITY50 for $50 off your first clean! (Available in: ATX)

👉 Enterprise Cleaning Co; Let them know your friends at Smart City sent you and get $50 off your first clean! (Available in: DEN)

👉 Detail Cleanings; Use promo code SMARTCITY for $50 off your first clean. (Available in: HTX)

👉 Dallas Housemaids; Use promo code SMARTCITY40 for $40 off your first clean. (Available in: DTX & FTW)

👉Busy B’s Cleaning; Book through our Smart City link to get $5 off the hourly rate as a Smart City client. (Available in: NASH)

👉Phes Cleaning; Use promo code smartcity10 for 10% off your first clean! (Available in: CHI

👉 Atlanta Green Maids; Use code SMARTCITY25 for $25 off your first clean (Available in: ATL)