There's never a terrible time to do some spring cleaning around the house, but January and February are the busiest months for it. Decluttering and clearing up your home is a terrific way to kick off the New Year and enter spring with a clean slate.
We're going to provide a few basic ideas and tips that might help make spring cleaning less of a chore. Depending on the size of your home and the amount of work you need to complete, it may be best to divide the job over a long weekend or two. In any case, sprucing up your home will give you a boost in the early spring when the days begin to lengthen.
BENEFITS OF SPRING CLEANING
The advantages of spring cleaning are obvious. You finish up with a clean house that won't need to be cleaned again for a time. Also, your home is less cluttered, allowing you to focus on more essential matters.
1. SET A CHECKLIST AND SCHEDULE
This is rather obvious in a tiny apartment, but this is more crucial for those of you who have larger houses to plan out precisely what chores you want to do this season. Ask yourself these questions so that you can make the most of your time:
- Which areas will take the longest to clean?
- Which room requires the most attention?
- What areas do you tend to avoid when cleaning?
Prioritize addressing your major areas first and set yourself a schedule. You'll have more energy to do lesser jobs as you proceed this way.
2. TAKE IT ONE ROOM AT A TIME
When cleaning your home's doorway, make sure to wipe the walls and baseboards, sweep and mop the floors, and clean the door and doormat. Recycle any unnecessary documents in the office. Dust and shine the furniture and bookcases. Don't forget to sterilise your keyboard and mouse as well!
In the Kitchen clean the:
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For the living room:
- Vacuum or mop the floors
- Steam the rugs or carpets
- Clean the windows
- Dust and clean the lampshades, blinds and ceiling fans
- Dust and polish the furniture
Ensure to clean the mirror in the bathroom, give the tiles a good scrub, remove any expired products, and thoroughly clean your tub, shower, and showerhead. Don't forget to clean and remove any blockages on the shower drain.
3. DECLUTTER YOUR WARDROBE
Go through your clothing and determine what you still wear and what you're unlikely to wear again. Charities will accept these apparel items for donation, or you can also sell these online.
If you're not sure which items to get rid of, consider this handy tip: Turn all of your closet hangers so that the hooks face out. When you put an item back on the hanger after you've worn it, make sure it's hung normally.
After six months or a good amount of time, grab all of the articles with the hook still facing out and get rid of them (you're unlikely to wear these items again).
4. IT'S A MARATHON NOT A SPRINT
It's safe to assume that spending a full weekend cleaning is one of the most common cleaning blunders most of us make. Yes, it's lovely to have it all done, but who wants to spend their whole weekend cleaning?
Spreading it over time is better than doing it all at once, especially if you're a parent. This allows you to plan to take care of the kids' rooms whilst they aren't home and the Kitchen when no one has to get in there to cook.
5. USE THE RIGHT PRODUCTS
The materials of your furniture determine the items you use. Wood may be effectively cleaned with diluted detergent and water. Upholstery requires different cleaning solutions based on a code found beneath the cushions. Wipe leather objects with a combination of water and vinegar.
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