A Spring Cleaning Checklist for Your Kids' Bedrooms
Today I am sharing a spring cleaning checklist for your kids' bedrooms.
Spring is almost here, and that means it’s time to freshen up our homes after the long winter. As a busy mom, I know how quickly their bedrooms can turn into a chaotic mess. Toys pile up, clothes multiply, and under the bed is a real mystery!
But don’t worry - spring cleaning doesn’t have to be overwhelming and time-consuming. With a simple plan and a handy checklist, you and can tackle their rooms and have a refreshed, organized space.
Here you'll find a step-by-step checklist that will help you to declutter and clean your kid's bedroom, with a free printable checklist that you can have handy as you work through the process.
You'll also find tips for getting your kids involved, and tips for maintaining all of your hard work.
Let's dig in!
A Spring Cleaning Checklist for Kids' Bedrooms
Use this decluttering bedroom checklist in each of your kid's rooms for a fresh start to spring.
Step 1: Declutter their closet.
I like to start with clothes, since kids grow out of things so quickly, and since I may need to purchase new things for the upcoming warm weather seasons.
Step 2: Declutter their toys and books.
Ah, the dreaded toys! How do they accumulate so quickly??
Step 3: Organize the remaining books and toys.
Now that you have less to work with, think about how you want to organize what you have left.
Step 4: Throw out anything unnecessary.
This is the time to throw out all of those miscellaneous little things that seem to accumulate before your eyes.
Step 5: Wipe down surfaces.
Now that you can (hopefully) see more of your child's room, now let's get some cleaning done.
Step 6: Refresh the bed.
This is the perfect time take all of the sheets and blankets off and give them a good wash.
Step 7: Organize and maintain.
Now that everything is clean, let's get it organized.
Tips for Getting Your Kids Involved in Spring Cleaning
Have them help you sort out clothes and toys.
As your kids get older, have them help you sort clothes and toys. I have found that once my kids reach the age of 5, they do have strong feelings about their possessions and they deserve to have some say in what goes and stays. You may also need them to try on clothes as you sort them.
Teach them about donating to others.
Explain why we donate toys and clothes, and have your child help you to collect and drop off items.
Give them autonomy in organizing items in their bedrooms.
Depending on age, you can hand your child a bin or box and have them declutter and organize items like art supplies, action figures, Legos, etc. Upper elementary kids tend to be very good at this, and they appreciate the order once it is finished. It also give them a sense of ownership over their things.
Make it fun.
Put on some fun music and make it a cleaning dance party.
Make it motivating.
Offer up a fun reward when the spring cleaning is done - like a movie night or fun outing.
Final thoughts on how to declutter and clean a kid's room.
By tackling one section at a time and involving your kids, spring cleaning can be both productive and fun. A clean, organized bedroom not only helps to create a peaceful space for your kids, but also makes daily routines a lot easier for you.
So grab your printable spring cleaning checklist below, turn on some music, and let’s get that spring cleaning done!
For more on spring cleaning, check out: my five simple steps to spring clean your closet, a simple guide to spring cleaning your home, and a guide on how to spring clean your makeup bag.