Warmer temperatures and the sun increasingly peeking into our homes definitely remind us that it is time for a big cleanup. Whether you like it or not, the moment has come to freshen up your home and reach those areas that you neglected a bit during the winter months. When the sun starts to shine a bit more, all the dust under the couch or on the cabinets begins to appear. Our goal in this article is to draw your attention to all of the tasks your big spring cleaning should include. Although it may seem like an overly ambitious undertaking at first glance, we believe that after the final results, you will be glad that you embarked on it.
Essential spring-cleaning tips for your home
Spring is coming - it is time to forget about the winter blues. However, cleaning habits aren't so easy to maintain, especially if you have kids. We have some easy spring-cleaning tips that will convince you to start wiping the dust and clearing up the accumulated things around you.
1. Construct a cleaning plan
The order in which you clean the house is essential - it will save you both time and energy. Our Comfort Cleaning Services experts suggest cleaning less busy rooms first so that dirt and dust are not transferred throughout the house. Starting with the rooms that you use the least, be it a guest room, a home office, a garage, or similar.
It is crucial to first clean all the ceilings, top shelves, wall art, and chandeliers since the dust will be falling on the floors. After that, work your way down and wash the curtains and windows, as well as the furniture. Wash all pillows and covers - everything you can remove from any piece of furniture could use freshening up with a wash. In the end, all that remains is floors and carpets.
2. Gather the necessary equipment for spring cleaning
Get all the necessary cleaners, garbage bags, and packing boxes for all the things you want to donate or throw away. Of course, your best sidekick will be a quality vacuum cleaner - for all the dust, dirt, and crumbs.
In addition to putting things away, spring cleaning should also mean complete disinfection of the space, especially if you've just moved in. When it comes to your new home, you need to polish up the place first. It will be much easier to clean before you unpack all your boxes.
3. Cleaning agents
Which cleaning agents you use is also important. We have all used toxic cleaners, but nowadays, you can find natural products that do not harm people and the environment. You don't have to buy expensive tools to clean your kitchen and bathroom. You can use what everyone has in their kitchen:
Vinegar: Can be used for degreasing, as a disinfectant, or stain remover.
Baking soda: Used to remove odors from refrigerators and dishwashers. Mixed with vinegar, it serves as an excellent means of eliminating limescale from tiles.
Lemon juice: Indispensable for cleaning metal or chrome dishes. You can also use it as an abrasive for washing tiles, sinks, faucets, showers, etc.
4. Start spring preparation by throwing away old things
The easiest way to declutter is to get rid of everything you don't need and don't want anymore. Here are a few suggestions on where to start:
Inspect children's closets and throw out all the clothes and shoes they have outgrown. You could donate it or give it to someone with younger children.
Throw out the items from your closet that you haven't worn for a long time. This way, you will reach the pieces at the bottom of the shelves you forgot about and create new outfits.
Inspect towels, kitchen towels, tablecloths, bedding. Get rid of everything that is torn, worn out, or stained.
Check the expiration dates - from medications and cosmetics to groceries in the kitchen and pantry. Throw away everything that has expired.
5. Thorough cleaning of household appliances
Don't forget that even what is constantly in use, such as refrigerators, stoves, ovens, microwaves, and kettles, needs special attention during spring cleaning. Move the stove away from the wall, wipe it on all sides, and scrub the oven. The refrigerator is often full of crumbs and stains from spilled food. Remove all shelves and partitions, then clean and wash it thoroughly.
The dishwasher has a special self-cleaning program, but it is also necessary to keep the filters clean. Limescale and grease deposits from dirty dishes can lead to malfunctions, so you need to get rid of them.
6. Bathroom time
You surely clean the bathroom regularly and thoroughly, but you probably don't wash the shower curtain that often. You can put it in the washing machine with a couple of towels at the lowest temperature and then put it in the dryer for 10 minutes to even out the wrinkles.
7. High traffic zones
Does spring cleaning still feel like a daunting undertaking even with all of these recommendations under your belt? You can go over your list – assuming you've made one – and see what you can check off. Consider the most high-traffic areas of your home as a starting point. Focus on those and only do the necessary in the rest. Another alternative would be enlisting help from professional cleaners.
8. Rubber gloves for removing pet fur
Pets are a joy to have around, but they can be a hassle when it comes to keeping your home tidy. Cats and dogs, in particular, will shed their hair all over the place. That's where a good pair of rubber gloves come in. Hairs will naturally attach to them due to the fabric. So, if you need to clean your couch, drapes, or bedding, your trusted rubber gloves will come in handy. If that fails, a lint roller works wonderfully for removing pet hair from textiles.
9. Spring cleaning the house - more demanding than cleaning the apartment
If you live in a house rather than an apartment, your spring cleaning is even more demanding. In addition to all the duties, you also have to clean the yard, clean the gutters, and maintain the fences. Of course, there are also garages, basements, attics, sheds, etc. You certainly have overcrowded at least some of these additional rooms with unnecessary things. Spring cleaning of the house with systematic, efficient work, divided into several stages, will surely bring you a lot of free space that you can use more usefully.
10. New scents throughout the household
A tidy home is easily recognizable: it smells fresh! Don't forget to remove and wash all the curtains, floor mats, and carpets. Next, wash the covers of decorative pillows, blankets, and bedspreads. Unpleasant odors permeate all the textiles and upholstery of your home and are the first sign of dirt. So, examine everything, wash it, and bring in some new scents.
In addition to wide-open windows, natural candles can nicely refine the air. Lavender-scented candles are great because they immediately bring new, spring freshness to your home. A diffuser could also help you purify the air, neutralize allergens, and enjoy aromatic scents. This small and handy device is easy to use and will bring you a lot of joy.
Final thoughts
Spring cleaning doesn't have to be an exhausting activity but a project that frees up and relieves valuable space. It is an opportunity to make room for new things that we need. This path to healthy change can be systematic, clear, and much easier with a good plan and our helpful spring-cleaning tips for your home. And if you would rather leave all the hard work to our professionals, don't hesitate to contact us, and we will help you have a clean and safe home!
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