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January Cleaning Checklist: Start the New Year with a Spotless Home

  • Writer: Michelle Allegrezza
    Michelle Allegrezza
  • 4 days ago
  • 2 min read

January is the perfect time for a fresh start — especially for homes in Minnesota, where winter brings snow, salt, mud, and extra germs inside. After the holidays, homes across the Northwest Metro often feel cluttered, dusty, and overdue for a reset.

This January cleaning checklist is designed to help Minnesota homeowners start the year with a clean, calm, and organized home — without feeling overwhelmed.

Why January Cleaning Is Especially Important in Minnesota

Winter weather creates unique cleaning challenges for Minnesota homes:

  • Snow, salt, and sand damage floors

  • Windows stay closed, trapping dust and allergens

  • Cold and flu season increases germ spread

  • Holiday clutter lingers longer than expected

A focused January reset helps protect your home and makes everyday cleaning much easier for the rest of winter.

Snow-covered suburban street lined with leafless trees and houses. Overcast sky, parked cars, and a serene, wintery atmosphere.

January Cleaning Checklist (Room-by-Room)

🧤 Entryway & Mudroom

This is where winter mess starts.

  • Shake out or wash entry rugs and mats

  • Clean salt and moisture from floors

  • Wipe doors, handles, and light switches

  • Organize boots, shoes, coats, hats, and gloves

Local tip: Keeping this space clean reduces salt damage to floors throughout your home.

🍽 Kitchen

Holiday cooking leaves behind grease, crumbs, and clutter.

  • Degrease surfaces and scrub the stovetop

  • Sanitize counters, backsplash, and sink

  • Clean the microwave (inside and out)

  • Wipe cabinet exteriors and handles

  • Vacuum and mop floors thoroughly

Optional January deep-clean:

  • Clean inside the refrigerator

  • Declutter pantry and discard expired food

🚿 Bathrooms

January is peak germ season, making bathroom cleaning essential.

  • Scrub and disinfect toilets, tubs, and showers

  • Remove soap scum and hard water buildup

  • Shine faucets and clean mirrors

  • Wipe cabinets and sanitize high-touch surfaces

🛋 Living Areas

Living spaces take on extra wear during the holidays.

  • Dust all surfaces, shelves, and décor

  • Vacuum carpets, rugs, and furniture edges

  • Wipe down furniture and remotes

  • Tidy pillows, blankets, and throws

🛏 Bedrooms

A clean bedroom supports better sleep and mental clarity.

  • Wash bedding and pillowcases

  • Dust dressers, nightstands, and lamps

  • Vacuum floors and under beds

  • Declutter clothing and surfaces

🧼 Floors (The Grand Finale)

Minnesota winters are hard on floors — don’t skip this step.

  • Detailed vacuuming along edges and corners

  • Clean under furniture where accessible

  • Thorough mopping of hard floors

  • Spot-clean salt residue and scuffs

Clean floors instantly make the entire home feel refreshed.

When Minnesota Homeowners Choose Professional Cleaning

Many Northwest Metro families use January as their reset point by scheduling:

  • Deep cleaning after the holidays

  • Weekly or biweekly cleaning to stay ahead of winter mess

Professional cleaning helps maintain your home, protect floors, and reduce allergens — especially during long Minnesota winters.

Start the New Year Fresh

January is your opportunity to reset your home and routines. With the right checklist — and the right support — keeping your home clean through winter becomes much easier.

If you’re ready to start the year with a spotless home, professional cleaning can help you stay consistent all season long.


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