How-Tos
Simple Spring Cleaning Tips
Freshen up your home this spring
Spring is the perfect time of year to get rid of a winter’s worth of dust and grime. While cleaning is never the most glamorous task, it helps bring freshness into your home as well as create a healthy environment for you and your family. The following tips will help you start the season off right.
Step 1
Dust and vacuum corners and crevices from high points to low.
· Dust falls downward so you want to clean from top to bottom of any room.
· Vacuum everything, from the floor behind and under the bed, to carpets, lampshades, mattresses and couch cushions.
Step 2
Dirt and dust always seem to accumulate on kitchen, bathroom and linen closet shelves.
· Empty shelves and wipe out dust and crumbs from those hard-to-reach corners.
· Clean the surface thoroughly and line each shelf before putting away dishes, silverware and towels.
· If you already use a non-adhesive shelf liner, wash it in your washing machine in cold water before putting it back on your shelves. (Try Duck® brand Smooth Top® Easy Liner, which is machine washable, non-adhesive and easy to install.)
Step 3
Take the time to deep clean your tub and shower.
· It’s easy for mold and mildew to build up in these constantly steamy environments.
· Remove shampoo and conditioner bottles, as well as soap and any other bath products.
· Wear gloves and use a good detergent and scrubber to remove all of the buildup and grime.
Step 4
While you are in the bathroom, clean your toilet as well.
· Use a deep cleaning toilet bowl cleaner and a bowl brush that incorporates a rim brush for cleaning in all the hard-to-reach and unseen places. (Try the Duck® brand Double-Scrubber® bowl brush.)
· Remember to replace toilet bowl brushes every 6 months.
Step 5
After a winter’s worth of dirt and grime, your home’s windows are due for a good cleaning.
· Clean like the pros, using a window cleaning solution and some crinkled-up newspaper. Besides being easy to find, newspaper is also affordable.
Step 6
Now that the air outside is losing its chill, let your freezer do the same.
· Defrost the freezer and give it a good cleaning.
· Get rid of old foods and expired condiments, and use a cleaning solution to thoroughly disinfect the inside of the fridge.
· Don’t forget to clean the outside too. Many dirty hands have opened the refrigerator during the long, cold months of winter.
By taking the time to do a thorough spring-cleaning, all the newness of springtime can be felt throughout the house.
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