The time for Spring cleaning has come and although very people enjoy it, it’s a necessary part of maintaining a home.
While these tasks can seem labor-intensive and outright dreadful, they go a long way to help your home remain in good condition for years.
The first ‘Spring Cleaning‘ covered the maintenance of windows, window treatments, furniture, appliances and safety checks.
Here are a few more tips and to-dos:
Baseboards and Door Frames
Baseboards and door frames are easily overlooked on a day-to-day basis, but can quickly accumulate dust, scuffs, etc. Squeeze a bit of mild dish-washing liquid into a bucket of warm water and give them a once-over with a sponge.
Refresh Bedrooms
Spruce up bedrooms by washing blankets and comforters, or take them to be cleaned. Rotate and flip the mattresses. Have the pillows cleaned professionally and either hang them in the fresh air outside or use the air cycle (no heat) of your dryer. Wash the bed skirts and mattress pads.
Address the Bathrooms
Regular weekly bathroom cleaning is great for dust, dirt and grime. However, Spring cleaning is a good time to sort through the medicine cabinets and get rid of any expired or dated products. Either wash the shower curtains and liners along with worn-out bath mats.
Get in the Kitchen
Every once-in-a-while it’s good to clear out the kitchen cabinets, drawers and pantry. Wipe them all clean and install fresh shelf paper if you were using it before. Throw out dated items and old spices. Decide what, if any, cookware you don’t use regularly enough and either store it elsewhere or donate it to free up precious space.
Take this time to clean out the small spills, sticky spots, etc. in the refrigerator and freezer. Check the coils on the back of or under the refrigerator and vacuum the dust from them.