Start Fresh: A Free Decluttering Checklist for a Cleaner, Cozier Home
There’s nothing quite like a freshly cleaned carpet—but to get the most out of your carpet cleaning, it’s best to start with a clean slate. At A Plus Carpet Cleaning, we believe a clean home starts with a clear space. That’s why we’ve created a Free Decluttering Checklist to help you prepare your home for that deep, fresh carpet clean.
Whether you’re getting ready for guests, spring cleaning, or just craving a more peaceful space, this checklist will help you simplify room by room—and make your carpets shine even brighter.
✅ Free Home Decluttering Checklist
📍 Entryway
- Put away shoes, coats, backpacks, and keys
- Toss or file old mail
- Wipe down surfaces and door handles
- Shake out welcome mats
🛋 Living Room
- Remove clutter from coffee and side tables
- Fold blankets and fluff pillows
- Recycle old magazines or mail
- Clear toys, remotes, or pet items off the floor
- Vacuum crumbs and tidy under furniture
🍽 Kitchen
- Clear countertops of unused appliances and paperwork
- Empty trash and recycling
- Wipe cabinets and appliances
- Sweep and mop
- Remove floor mats before carpet cleaning
🛏 Bedrooms
- Pick up clothes and shoes from the floor
- Organize nightstands and dressers
- Strip beds for fresh linens
- Place laundry baskets out of the way
- Tidy under beds
🚿 Bathrooms
- Clear counters and shower shelves
- Toss empty products and old towels
- Wipe down mirrors and fixtures
- Remove floor mats or rugs
🧹 Bonus Tips Before Carpet Cleaning
- Move small furniture or items off the carpet if possible
- Put away fragile décor or electronics
- Secure pets in another room
- Do a quick vacuum to remove surface debris
🧼 Why Decluttering Before Carpet Cleaning Matters
When your floors are clear, we can clean more thoroughly and efficiently—reaching every corner and lifting dirt, allergens, and odors from deep in the carpet fibers. Plus, walking into a clean, organized room with freshly cleaned carpets is a feeling you just can’t beat.
📞 Ready for the Deep Clean?
Once your home is clutter-free, it’s time to let A Plus Carpet Cleaning work our magic. We specialize in residential carpet cleaning that leaves your home smelling fresh and feeling brand new.
✨ Book your next cleaning today and enjoy peace of mind with every step.
👉 Call us now at (614)407-4806 or visit apluscarpetcleaningcolumbus.com to schedule your appointment!
