Deep Clean Your House This Spring

Enjoy your home this season by doing some serious deep spring cleaning. The idea of spring cleaning may sound intimidating, but do not be alarmed. You can get the job done easily if you follow these simple tips for spring cleaning.

First, Declutter

Before you can truly and thoroughly clean any room, countertop, appliance, etc., you need to declutter your space first. Do not just leave out your shoes, purses, and toys around the home. Take time to put these items away where they go. If you have junk mail or other items that are taking up space but serve no purpose, then consider getting rid of those items.

Begin High, Then Go Low

As you clean the house, you need to clean areas of the house like the door frames, ceilings, ceiling fans, window frames, and upper cabinets. As you clean, dust and dirt falls and settles. Do not give yourself more work by starting with the floors and lower cabinets, when the dirt and dust from above will just fall below when you clean them. Start with the higher surfaces first.

Cleaning the Windows

One area of the house that will make a big improvement to the overall ambience of the home when you clean is the windows. You will want to dust or vacuum the tracks and window sills as well as the shades or blinds. Next, you clean the actual window glass from the top to the bottom using glass cleaner. For best results, you need to allow the cleaner to sit for a minute before you wipe it off with a squeegee. If you have curtains, you can freshen them up by running them through the dryer for several minutes.

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Take Your Time & Minimize

Yes, deep cleaning during the spring will require time, but be thorough. If you take your time to truly clean, declutter, and minimize one weekend this spring season, then you will not have to worry about spending a lot of time cleaning regularly. After a thorough, deep clean, you will be able to manage cleaning your house the rest of the year in just a few steps with only a few supplies.

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