It’s time for spring cleaning, and you might be wondering where to start. Spring cleaning is a deep cleaning of your home, which also includes efforts to declutter your space. It may be a daunting task, as you may have neglected it for many months.
One should plan properly and create an ultimate spring cleaning checklist before getting started. It will not only guide you on when and how to begin spring cleaning, but you will also understand how to get the whole house clean.
Why you should spring clean?
Spring cleaning serves many essential purposes, apart from welcoming the summers. It eliminates the dust and bacteria from your home, keeping the allergens away. It also protects your house from molds and mildew that would have accommodated during the colder months.
Spring cleaning tips for every room
Here is a list of general tips and tricks that can apply to any room.
- Clean window sides and tracks.
- Dust the corners of the wall and ceilings, using a broom, ladder, or a cordless vacuum to get the work done.
- Dust around the light fixtures and ceiling fans.
- Clean the window treatment like blinds and shutters.
- Dust the shelves with a simple piece of clothing like a microfiber cloth.
- Disinfect the light switches, cabinet handles, and doorknobs with a good quality disinfectant cleaner.
- Do not forget to wash the walls as well.
- Vacuum clean under furniture. You might be cleaning a lot everything from up above. But deep cleaning requires going deep down and removing that hidden dust.
- Clean the closets and remove everything which is no longer required and used.
Here is a list of tips and tricks for specific rooms in your home.
The Kitchen
- Deep clean the fridge- Fridge is the most crucial part of your kitchen. Remove all shelves, bins, and racks in the refrigerator and wash and dry them all before putting back in. Wipe the walls before you put the shelves again. Check the unwanted and expired product before placing it back in.
- Clean the oven, cooktop, and vent hood.
- Clean the toaster oven and microwave oven.
- Deep clean the cabinets and place all the container sets in place. Remove the expired products, if any.
The Bathrooms
- Deep clean the shower, sink, and toilet with the best quality products. Also, make sure to wash the shower curtains, throw rugs, and bathmat.
- Declutter shelves, drawers, and the linen closet to remove the items you no longer need.
- Make sure to organize the medicine cabinet.
The Bedroom
- Organize the summer and winter clothes separately and make sure to keep the winter clothes in separate storage bags.
- Check your shoes and socks. Throw out the worn-out ones and look if anything needs repair.
- Organize your closet and donate the clothes you no longer need.
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