12 Steps to Deep Clean the Bedroom

We've mentioned a bedroom cleanup before as a good weekend project, but since we are planning to do it ourselves tomorrow, we put together a checklist (that always seems to make the job go faster for us). After "cleansing" our closet, we think we can definitely knock out a bedroom deep clean in a few hours (just like Sarah did last weekend). If you are going to join in on the project, just put on some comfy clothes, turn up your favorite "cleaning" music and work your way through our not-so-daunting list of chores...you know you'll be happy you did. Checklist below:

The Bedroom Deep Clean, Step-by-Step:

1) Pick Up and Put Away All Clothes, Books, Belongings

2) Strip the Bed

3) Launder the Bedding

4) Flip the Mattress

5) Push Aside the Bed and Clean Under It

6) Vacuum Out the Closet

7) Dust all Surfaces and Wipe Down Light Switches, Fixtures and Ceiling Fan with a Microfiber Cloth

8) Clean Windows and Mirrors with a Glass or All Purpose Cleaner

9) Vacuum Drapes with Brush Attachment, Wash Curtains (if possible) or Clean Blinds

10) Clean the Floors/Vacuum the Carpet

11) Remake the Bed

12) Enjoy a Well Deserved Great Sleep in your VERY Clean Room!

More Good Cleaning and Organizing Posts:

20 Ways to Organize Your Bedroom Closet

10 Ways to Clean the Bedroom from AT

Organizing Inspiration: Nicole of Making it Lovely

Photo: Calm Refuge from Living Etc. March 2008

Comments (16)

open the window too!

posted by lemort1 on January 16th 2009 at 9:50pm
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Also, if you have lighting fixtures that moths get into, clean those out too.

posted by Lisa Hunter (Montreal) on January 16th 2009 at 10:05pm
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I'm bookmarking this! I can't wait until spring comes so I can deep clean my entire apartment...

posted by leen on January 16th 2009 at 11:23pm
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i've always loved this image so much.
the colors are so soothing...clean....

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posted by DUSKIN on January 17th 2009 at 2:03am
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curious about the bed in the photo... does anyway know where it's from?
not sure it would go in my place, but it's stunning.

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posted by lifedocket on January 17th 2009 at 3:06am
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The last photo shows my bedroom: http://www.wetakeiteasy.com/photos/
I wish I could move my bed to clean under it! I can barely manage to go down there with the vacuum...

How often do you turn your mattress? and do you flip it only from one side to the other (so your partner sleeps on what used to be on your side, let's say) or also upside down (so you rest your head where your feet used to be)? Sorry for that poor piece of written English, the sad part is that I'm not sure I'd be able to explain it in my own language.

posted by xieta on January 17th 2009 at 3:13am
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Yes I would love to know about the bed too, its gorgeous!

posted by Tiffany on January 17th 2009 at 6:38am
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God that's a lovely bed. I'll have to put that one in my imaginary Cottage of One's Own.

posted by Henrietta the Terrible on January 17th 2009 at 8:39am
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Xieta,
It depends on the type of mattress. Most mattresses made until a few years ago were two-sided, so you'd alternate flipping it upside down as well as rotating it 180 degrees on the bed every few months or so.

With mattresses that are one-sided (ones that are being sold currently, mostly), the mattress has a bottom and a top (a sleeping surface and a surface that allows it to rest on the floor/box spring/platform), so you would only rotate it.

posted by twitteringbirdie on January 17th 2009 at 10:19am
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Add me to the list of people who want to know where to find that bed!

posted by rosenatti on January 17th 2009 at 10:45am
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THE BED! Does anyone know? Pleeeeeeese?

posted by HelloKitty on January 17th 2009 at 2:05pm
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I really hope someone can source this beautiful bed! I am planning to deep clean my bedroom this week so this post is a nice encouragement. I really need to paint my walls something other than the unfortunate apartment cream as well.

Side note:Does anyone have any tips for tracking down what I believe was a house tour in birmingham? I could be totally wrong but the walls in the living room were a nice taupe and the art above the couch was six concert posters (I remember Pinback was one) and all posters had a light airy blue. I want to use that taupe because it was actually nice and my landlord is really picky about approving colors. Any help would be great, I've been looking all over the website for two months!

posted by Oftheaprilbirds on January 17th 2009 at 2:30pm
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I love the list- I never really know where to start when everything needs to be done, I think this will really help me out.

posted by -haley- on January 17th 2009 at 10:17pm
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Um, aren't the tasks on this list quite obvious? Duh!

posted by ItsJustStuff on January 18th 2009 at 12:18am
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Funny just what I am doing this week-end also. BTW it really is a great bed. lol

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posted by Pink Peony on January 18th 2009 at 4:48pm
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Check ebay for the bed. I almost bought one like it about a year back from a seller who upholsters vintage/antique beds and ships worldwide. I'm in Canada and she was going to reupholster and ship a bed like this to me for about $2000 (not including fabric). Good luck!

posted by sherry2 on January 19th 2009 at 3:14pm
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