Spring cleaning is a whole-home deep reset — windows, blinds, vents, grout, appliances and floors — plus clearing the heavy oak pollen that coats First Coast homes. Do it as the pollen ramps up (roughly February–April) to clear winter buildup and set a baseline, then lighter recurring cleaning keeps the yellow film in check. Priced like a deep clean, $250–$450 for a typical home if you hire it out.
Room-by-room spring cleaning checklist
Work top-to-bottom, room-by-room. The Jacksonville twist: pollen and humidity mean windows, sills, vents and entryways get extra attention.
Whole-home & pollen
- Wash windows inside and out; wipe sills, tracks and screens
- Dust blinds, ceiling fans, light fixtures and vent covers
- Clear oak-pollen film from entryways, porches, baseboards and hard surfaces
- Swap the HVAC filter and refresh air vents ahead of pollen season
Kitchen
- Degrease the oven, stovetop and hood
- Empty and wipe the refrigerator; clean behind and underneath
- Wipe cabinet fronts, backsplash and behind small appliances
Bathrooms
- Scrub tile grout and clear built-up humidity mildew
- Descale fixtures, shower glass and showerheads
- Clean and disinfect toilet, tub, vanity and mirror
Bedrooms, living areas & floors
- Wash bedding and curtains; flip or rotate mattresses
- Dust and declutter surfaces, shelves and closets
- Deep-vacuum carpets and rugs; mop hard floors to the edges
First Coast note: the heaviest oak pollen lands late winter through spring — a spring clean clears the winter layer right as the new wave starts, so the home doesn't stay coated all season.
DIY or hire a pro?
A full spring clean on a 3-bed home is a full day, and the detail zones — windows, blinds, grout, vents, pollen on sills — are exactly what gets skipped when you DIY. A professional deep clean covers all of it in one visit ($250–$450 — see deep clean costs), then a recurring plan holds the result through pollen season. Compare scope in deep vs standard cleaning.
Spring cleaning here means pollen
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Deep cleaning service
The one-visit top-to-bottom reset that covers the whole spring checklist.
Deep cleaning →Deep vs standard clean
Why a spring clean is a deep clean, and what that covers.
Read the guide →How often to clean
Keep the spring reset going with the right recurring schedule.
Read the guide →Spring cleaning questions
What is included in a spring cleaning?
A whole-home deep reset — windows, blinds, vents, oven and fridge, bathroom grout and mildew, bedding, and deep-cleaned floors — plus clearing built-up dust and pollen. In Jacksonville it also means swapping the HVAC filter for pollen season.
When should you spring clean in Florida?
Late winter to early spring — roughly February through April — before and during the heaviest oak pollen. It clears the winter buildup and sets a baseline the season's recurring cleans can hold.
How much does spring cleaning cost in Jacksonville?
Priced like a deep clean — typically $250–$450 for a standard home, more for larger or built-up homes. Many follow it with a recurring plan at $120–$200 per visit to keep the result.
Should I hire a pro for spring cleaning?
A full spring clean is a full day, and the detail zones — windows, blinds, grout, vents, pollen on sills — are what gets skipped DIY. A professional deep clean covers all of it in one visit and sets a baseline a recurring plan maintains.