We all love a spotless home. However, with busy schedules and hectic lifestyles, it becomes difficult to spend a lot of time in cleaning the house. As spring approaches, you can welcome the new season with a sparkling clean home. We bring you some valuable tips from experts to clean your home effectively without spending too much time or money on the same. Furthermore, these are methods that even your mom would approve of!
Doors & Windows
You can clean your windows thoroughly during this time of the year to make sure they look spic and span. Pick a cloudy day to clean your windows as a sunny day will dry out the cleaning solution quickly, leaving streaks on the windows.
Before you start inviting guests for outdoor entertainment at home, clean the sliding glass doors. Use an old toothbrush to loosen the debris, then clean with a vacuum cleaner and finish the cleaning with a wet sponge.
Carpets
In order to maintain the warranty of new carpets, you must get it professionally cleaned every 12-18 months. You can also clean them yourselves by renting the cleaning equipment or purchasing a professional cleaner meant for home use.
Beyond the Furniture and Appliances
With the help of your partner, move your sofa and chairs in the corner and roll up your rugs to clean the floors. Vacuum properly to ensure they get deeply cleaned. Also move all kitchen appliances away from the wall and clean with the small vacuum hose.
Light Fixtures
Use a lint-free cloth or microfiber to dust all light fixtures and bulbs. Ensure that the bulbs are cool before you touch them. For the ceiling fans, it is better to use an extendable duster than climbing on a ladder.
Exteriors
You can also opt for a painting session on the outer walls of your home for a fresh new look. Get a gutter maintenance done every spring to keep the drainage system working well.
Bedrooms
Flip and rotate your mattresses, clean the comforters, wash the pillows and rugs to ensure a clean and sparkling bedroom.
Bathrooms
You might need weekly cleaning for bathrooms but a spring cleaning involves a detailed check of the medicine cabinets, throwing away expired products, replace worn mats, lines and shower curtains.
Kitchen
Spare some extra time for kitchen cleaning. Remove the pantry, cabinets and drawers; wipe them and install a fresh shelf paper. Clean your refrigerator and freezer thoroughly. If there is equipment or appliance you are not using, donate it to the needy. You also need to discard the spices and dated items that have crossed their expiry date.
Money and Time-Saving Tips While Cleaning :
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Time your chores so that you don’t end up spending extra time on the cleaning activities. Most chores will take you only 10-15 minutes.
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Multitasking works best while cleaning your home. While talking on the phone, you can fold laundry, dust the home or do similar simple cleaning tasks.
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You can make many cleaning solutions at home itself with regular ingredients. This will save a lot of money and you can clean on-budget.
With these simple cleaning tips, you can surely enhance the look of your home this spring and get ready to welcome guests in a shiny and clean atmosphere!
