Cleaning a home not only means a regular weekly clean. Every year a home needs a thorough spring clean. Spring cleaning means getting into those corners you do not get to during your normal weekly routine.
Taking a methodical approach is vital to successful spring cleaning. Make a plan of what needs doing. Survey your home and note down what the problem areas are. For example, do your carpets need seeing to, is your oven dirty, do your kitchen cupboards need reorganising.
When you have made a list decide whether you need to hire a professional company to do the work for you. Use what you have noted down to help you get three quotes before deciding.
If you do decide to do the things yourself you should plan a schedule of tasks and spread the work over several days.
Materials
You will need to make sure you have the right equipment and products for the job. Microfibre cloths, a vacuum cleaner, and furniture polish will be needed for dusting, You will need bin bags to throw out rubbish. A bathroom and kitchen surface cleaner, limescale remover, and an oven cleaner are other essentials. Equipment you will need include a dustpan and brush, step ladder, a mop, and gloves.
Kitchen
Your oven should be cleaned. Defrost your fridge, take everything out, and wash the shelves and compartments before putting things back. Take everything out of your kitchen cupboards, throw away old packets and tins of food that are out of date, wash inside, wash your crockery, before putting back. Move the cooker, fridge, and washing machine and clean underneath and behind.
Bathroom
Give your surfaces a deep clean, descaling tiles, taps, sinks, toilets, baths, and shower screens with a descaler product to leave everything sparkling. Empty your cupboards, wash inside, and throw out any old medication and cosmetics before putting things back. Clean any stainless steel such as toilet roll holders and towel rails.
Bedrooms
You should tackle your bedside chests, and wardrobes, by taking your clothes out and washing inside. You could bag up any old clothes you no longer wear and take them to a charity shop. Your duvet should be professionally cleaned to prevent dust mites. Remember to clean under your bed.
Carpets and Upholstery
Call in professional carpet cleaners and get your carpets steam cleaned to remove stubborn stains that vacuuming can’t. They could also steam clean your sofa and armchairs.
Windows
Wash your windows inside and out with a mixture of warm water, washing up liquid, white vinegar and a damp, microfibre cloth.
Living room
Dust any pictures you have on your walls. Spot clean marks with a damp cloth. Tidy away old magazines. Look out for dust in corners. Take books off your shelves, dust, and put back.
Methodology
Following this simple, methodical approach will ensure your spring clean goes smoothly and nothing is missed.
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