Spring is almost here, which means that many homeowners are cleaning up around the house to welcome warmer weather and longer days. When you start spring cleaning your home, make sure that you do a thorough job and give extra attention to places often forgotten about. Here are some of the best ways to clean up your house this spring.
Check Behind and Under Appliances When Spring Cleaning
Most homeowners leave their large, heavy appliances in the same spot for years. While this is primarily due to convenience, it also means that food debris, dirt, and dust collect and provide an easy hiding spot for pests.
When you complete spring cleaning, carefully move all of your major appliances, including the dryer, washing machine, stove, and refrigerator, and clean behind them.
Deep Clean the Carpets
Vacuuming is a great way to maintain your carpets daily and weekly, but at least once a year during spring cleaning, deep clean them.
If you don’t own a carpet cleaner, you can rent or borrow one or even hire a professional service to do it for you. These machines are designed to place the right amount of cleaning solution into the fibers, rinse with water, and vacuum up excess liquid to avoid saturating the carpet.
Clean Out Drawers
When you start spring cleaning your drawers, remove everything from each cabinet and drawer. Over the year, your drawers will become cluttered with odds and ends, including things you don’t use.
Clean each drawer out by emptying everything first before wiping them down with a multi-surface cleaner. This gives you a clean space to put your items back into when you’re done.
Wash the Windows During Spring Cleaning
Your house’s windows become dirty over winter from exposure to rain, sleet, and snow, and spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to clean them. Use window cleaner and a clean microfiber cloth to wipe down the exterior and interior of each window.
Keep your eyes peeled for any problems that need to be fixed, like missing or cracking caulk. This is also an excellent time to complete any screen repairs before opening your windows to let fresh spring air inside.
Clean Above Cabinets
Most people don’t see the top of their cabinets often, which can get very dusty over time. During your spring cleaning routine, remove any items stored there before getting a step ladder and dusting the top of every cabinet. Next, use a clean, soft cloth and multi-surface cleaner to wipe down the surface and remove any stains.
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