Spring Cleaning
This is the time of year for making a fresh start. It's spring-cleaning season, when we scrub the house from top to bottom, get rid of clutter and fling open the windows to let in the warm air.
Before you begin make sure you have all the right cleaning supplies and try and make a to do list. Take on only one or two jobs at a time--this keeps your list manageable, especially for a busy household.
Remember spring cleaning does not have to be accomplished all in one day.
Before you begin make sure you have all the right cleaning supplies and try and make a to do list. Take on only one or two jobs at a time--this keeps your list manageable, especially for a busy household.
- Wear comfortable, old clothes and shoes that you won’t mind staining or getting dirty.
- Invest in good rubber or vinyl gloves to protect your skin and nails.
- Take all the cleaning tools you might need as this avoids unnecessary trips back and forth.
- Try and work from the top down and from inside to outside, to avoid getting what you just cleaned dirty again.
- Do one room, even one area of one room, at a time to avoid unfinished jobs. The satisfaction of seeing one room sparkle will make the hard work feel like it's worth the effort.
- Group the tasks. Are you washing windows today? Dust the blinds and clean the curtains, too. Vacuuming baseboards and doorsills? Do them all while you have the tools out. Spot cleaning the couch? Deal with carpet stains at the same time.
- When tidying, reduce trips around the house by temporarily depositing items in one spot en route to but not at their final destination.
- Dust before vacuuming or cleaning the floor.
- Clean ceiling fixtures. Remove dust and dirt from ceiling fans and air-conditioner vents with a cloth and a vacuum with a soft nozzle attachment.
- Let the sun shine in! Open the windows and let the clean, green aroma of spring’s new flower and plant life enter your home. Not only will the mustiness of winter be removed, but you’ll also protect yourself from inhaling dust and dangerous fumes from cleaning products.
Remember spring cleaning does not have to be accomplished all in one day.