Spring Cleaning Tips

Ready to tackle your spring projects? Our handy guide breaks them down: Spring Cleaning & To-Dos once-a-year tasks perfectly suited for spring.

1. Wash Windows - Be sure to pick a cloudy day to wash windows. If it’s too sunny, the cleaning solution will dry too fast and you’ll have streaks. For a window-washing solution, combines= 1/2 cup of sudsy ammonia, 1 pint of rubbing alcohol, 1 teaspoon of dish-washing liquid, and 1 gallon of water.
2. Overlooked Surfaces - You may overlook these surfaces on a daily basis, but once a year, give your baseboards, door frames, and walls a good scrub-down. Wash them with a sponge and a squirt of dish-washing liquid mixed in a bucket of warm water.
3. Deep-Clean Carpets - To maintain a new carpet’s warranty, you may need to have it cleaned professionally every 12-18 months. Otherwise, you can do it yourself by renting a deep cleaner or buying a professional-style model designed for home use.
4. Clean Under Furniture & Appliances - Grab a partner and move your sofa and chairs, roll up area rungs, then vacuum the floors. Move your kitchen appliances away from the wall as much as you can. In some cases you can pull them out enough that a vacuum hose will reach.
5. Dust Light Fixtures - Use a microfiber or lint-free cloth to dust fixtures and bulbs you can reach. For ceiling fans, skip the ladder and use an extendable duster. To clean grimy bulbs, lightly dampen your cloth with vinegar. Caution: Be sure bulbs are cool to the touch and your hands are dry.
6. Freshen Bedrooms - Rotate and flip mattresses. Wash blankets and comforters, or take them to be cleaned. Wash mattress pads and bed skirts. Have pillows professionally cleaned, hang them outside in the fresh air, or freshen them with the air (no heat) cycle of your clothes dryer. Wash or dry-clean rugs.
7. Make a Wardrobe Transition - Now that it’s warm outside, have your winter clothes cleaned. Consider storing clothes at a dry cleaner if you don’t have enough space in your home. Put away gloves, winter clothing items, and boots so you’ll have plenty of space for spring clothing.
8. Clean Your Bathrooms -  You may scrub your bathroom every week, but now it’s time to battle clutter and refresh old products. Go through your medicine cabinets and safely discard any outdated products. Replace worn bath mats, shower curtains, and liners, or wash and dry shower curtains and liners.
9. Clean Your Kitchen - Take time to clear out your pantry, kitchen cabinets, and drawers. Wipe them out and install fresh shelf paper. Store or donate equipment you don’t use, such as small appliances or cookware. Discard stale spices or dated items such as baking powder. Clean the refrigerator and freezer. Vacuum the cooling coils under or behind your refrigerator.
10. Get Organized - Pick up and eliminate clutter in each room before you start cleaning. Equip yourself with a few designated containers when you are picking up in each room: a box for garage sale items, another for items to donate, and a garbage bag for items to toss. Put away the things you are keeping in their rightful places and rooms.
11. Safety Inspection - Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Perform all required safety checks. If you don’t own a fire extinguisher, purchase one. Learn how to use it, and keep it in the kitchen.

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