Spring is right around the corner! You've stayed warm and snuggly in a buttoned-up house all winter long. However, as the cold weather wanes, we all look forward to opening up the windows to get fresh air…and, of course, spring cleaning!
Don’t dread your annual ritual.
Follow these simple spring cleaning tips to help make the task a little bit easier (and less of a chore!)
- A cleaning caddy (available at places like Home Depot, Lowe’s or Walmart) stocked up with a few basic cleaning items like scrubber sponges, soft (cotton) cloths and cleaning supplies like cleanser, window cleaner, and furniture polish keeps everything you’ll need right with you where you need it!
- In the kitchen, clean and freshen the refrigerator with a solution of salt and soda water. Turning the freezer off for 20 minutes before cleaning it will ensure that the solution doesn’t freeze on contact.
- Loosen up lime buildup around bathroom faucets by draping vinegar-soaked paper towels around them, then rinse with water. An old toothbrush will help more easily scrub those hard-to-reach areas.
- Dirt and grime on windows are best removed with lots of soapy water and a soft brush or large sponge. Use a squeegee to remove the soap, then use old cotton washcloths or towels to clean up the edges, corners, and sills. By the way, screens are easily cleaned with scraps of carpet or a hand-held brush.
- Hang throw rugs, comforters, blankets and pillows outside. They’ll be clean and fresh after a few hours in the sun and breeze. Who doesn’t love that unique smell of outside-fresh blankets and pillows?
- Liven up drab, dusty drapes by putting them in your dryer on the fluff (delicate) setting. Throw a damp bath towel in to draw away dust. Dryer sheets will add a nice fresh scent too!
- For dusty ceiling fan blades, spray a light coating of furniture polish, wipe away and buff gently with a soft cloth.
No one really looks forward to spring cleaning, but it helps to think about the final result: a clean and fresh house!
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