Spring
cleaning entails the general cleaning of the
house. This starts from the house itself, the
floor, walls, windows, fixtures, furniture,
fabrics, the rooms, and the appliances. Every
single area and item in the house is cleaned
during the spring cleaning. The challenge is
where to start cleaning when you are ready. Once
you decide on where you will start cleaning, the
entire process will be easy, and you will finish
the cleaning quickly.
Preparing for the spring cleaning
There is no special rule on where to start when
you are cleaning your house. Before anything,
you will need to make the environment ready for
cleaning. You could listen to some good music to
keep you entertained as you clean. You will also
need to list down all the necessary items and
supplies that are needed for the spring
cleaning.
It is important to list down every supplies and
detergents that you might need. If you have them
in the house, set them ready. You will need to
rush to the store to buy them if they are not in
the house. This allows you to work with elegance
and comfort, devoid of any limitation.
The rule
As you are cleaning the house, you will need to
apply one strategy or rule. Ideally, clean from
top to bottom, and from inside to outside. If
you were to clean the wall, start with the top
area as you head to the floor. Also, if your
house has two floors, you will start cleaning
upstairs, and finish with the ground floor. You
should clean the house indoor first, and finish
with the outdoor setting. This helps you to
prevent you from getting the clean area dirty
again.
• Work on one room and area at a time
One mistake that many people do is to work on
different rooms of sections at the same time.
This will end up leaving some sections
unattended. In the long run, you will leave the
house messy and partially cleaned. That will not
qualify it to be considered a spring-cleaned
house.
• Collect the items together
If you have an untidy room, the first thing you
will need to do is to collect all the dirty
laundry in one basket. Suppose there are
scattered items in the living room, collect them
in one place to make the cleaning easy. You can
return them to their positions when you are done
cleaning.
• Keep the workstation sanitized
In case, you have a computer at home, and it is
placed in a secluded workstation, you will need
to sanitize it to keep the germs away. Wipe the
screen of the computer or the laptop with a
microfiber cloth that is slightly damp. You can
also use some antiseptic to ensure that it is
fully sanitized.
• Multitask accordingly
It is not advised to clean two rooms at the same
time, but it is advised to synchronize the
chores to make it easier to clean. For instance,
you can set the laundry to wash in the machine,
as you clean other areas of the house. This
helps to save time and effort.
• Work on the mess of your microwave
To get rid of the messes in your microwave, you
will need to use fresh lemons. Start by cutting
one lemon in half, then put them in a bowl with
water. The bowl should be safe to use in the
microwave. Cook the lemon on High for about two
to three minutes. The steam produced will make
the hardened food particles in the microwave
soft. You can then clean them with a slightly
damp cloth as you enjoy the smell.
• Clean the clean thoroughly
Before you start the fridge cleaning, you will
need to get rid of all the food that produce a
bad smell. Clean all the dishes that are used to
store the food in the fridge, then start
cleaning it. Empty the trash can and throw away
any other open bottle. Remove the glass shelves
and the bins then wash them in a basin or the
sink. You can also run over a wet sponge or
cloth to clean them. Ensure that there is no
food when you are cleaning the fridge. After you
are through check that every container and
bottle has a lid before you place it back in the
fridge. Also, check that there are no
fingerprints left on the handle and the door.
Ideally, place a box if fresh baking soda to
absorb any bad smell in the fridge.
• Get rid of the old toiletries
Ensure that you eliminate the old toiletries
that are in the bathroom to keep it tidy. If you
have a toothbrush that is worn out, replace it
soon enough. If the toilet roll is dirty and
soaked with water, throw it away and replace
with a clean roll.
• Do not ignore the corners
Too many people tend to ignore the corners as
they are cleaning the house. If there is a
cabinet in a certain corner, have it moved so
that you can clean the corner. You can call a
friend to help you move the cabinet to avoid
injuries. Move everything that is against the
wall to clean thoroughly.
• Get rid of the garbage odor
Do not leave the plastic garbage bags in the
house. Instead, ensure that you get rid of them
and that you empty the cans as well. If they are
recyclable, ensure that they are kept clean
whenever you empty them. Ideally, place them
upside down to dry completely. You can then
sprinkle some baking soda on the bottom to
eliminate the bad smell.
• Do not forget the door mats
As you are cleaning the carpet and rugs in the
house, do not forget to clean the door mat that
welcomes visitors. Beat the dust out of the mat
and clean it thoroughly before you air it out to
dry. The color should not fade, and it must be
clean enough to be more welcoming.
The best way to handle the spring cleaning in
the house is to call a professional spring
cleaning company to take care of it. Here, you
will not have to write down the necessities and
worry about where to start cleaning. When the
spring cleaning is done, bring in some Spring
flowers like Pansies or Gerbera Daisies. This
will create a fresh environment that is clean
enough.
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