Get everything on your cleaning and decluttering to-do list done before spring really hits and you just want to get outside. Check out these tips for getting an early start on your spring cleaning! Plan ahead now for the end of March so you can be enjoying the spring sunshine as quick as possible, not trapped inside cleaning!
Before you tackle your spring cleaning, come up with a cleaning strategy. One great way to plan your spring cleaning strategy is to take some notes ahead of time.
Take a walk around your house with a pen and notebook in hand. Make a list of all the things you hope to accomplish with your spring cleaning. Make sure you hit every room in the house. After completing your walkthrough, make a checklist of spring cleaning tasks. Many families struggle to fit the day to day housework into their busy schedules.
Adding spring cleaning to a jam-packed season can feel overwhelming. The easiest way to make sure you get the work done is to schedule it. For some people, the best strategy will be to block off an entire day to devote to spring cleaning. Clear your calendar, make your checklist, buy your supplies, and on the day you plan to spring clean, roll up your sleeves and get to work.
Join now. Ellis in Tacoma, WA May 18, User in Midlothian, VA May 2, Most people get in the mood around end of March or early April.
Leave a comment Create a free account with Care. Nicki in Worcester, MA May 2, As soon as I find time! I start my spring cleaning just after the first 60 degree or higher day. I dont wait till spring, i just clean as i go.
With kids you can never schedule anything. User in Bronx, NY April 28, Nola in Tyler, TX Oct. There's no rule on when to start but I normally try to start in the beginning of March. Irina in Wheeling, IL Sept. Start cleaning windows. Stacie in Humble, TX Aug. Soften burned-on residue by adding water and dish liquid to your cookware and letting it simmer on the stove. Use a scrub sponge or pad to remove any remaining stuck-on bits.
Ketchup yes, really! Just massage the red sauce over the surface and add a pinch of salt to your polish, if you come across exceptionally stubborn spots. Use your appliance's self-cleaning function to remove stubborn, baked-on grime. If your oven doesn't have one, place a hot, wet cloth on top of burned spots to help soften the gunk. Then scrub with a sprinkle of baking powder and a heavy duty pad. Rinse and wipe dry. Unsightly kitchen grime is a mix of dust and grease that builds up over time.
Run the exhaust hood over your range every time you cook to keep grease from settling. Do an extra pass around any places that grease collects, like door and drawer pulls. To make your stainless steel surface sparkle again, mix a solution of 1 tsp dish detergent and 1 qt hot tap water.
Using a microfiber cloth, rub the detergent solution onto the marks in small sections, going with the grain. Rinse with clean hot water and dry immediately with a clean cloth. Once you empty out your drawer, suck out dust and crumbs with your vacuum's nozzle.
Everything else goes back, but this time in an organized manner. Repurpose pretty plates and bowls to store cords, stamps, and other odds and ends. A nonslip liner will help keep everything in place. Stick plastic or vinyl shower curtains along with a few bath towels on the gentle cycle with your favorite detergent.
Let it hang dry before showering. To keep the curtain cleaner longer, spritz it a few times each month with a bleach-containing all-purpose cleaner. Then just let the shower rinse it off before you hop in, of course. Getting rid of expired makeup, skincare, and hair products is a quick way to declutter. Not all products note an expiration date, but many say how many months the product will last after opening. To break down oil-based foundation and concealer, squeeze a few drops of baby shampoo or Dawn dish soap into your palm and rub the bristle tips into the soap, then gently work the suds through them.
To rinse, hold the brush bristles down under warm running water. Gently shake over the sink to remove excess water, and lay the brush down on a paper towel to finish drying.
White grout picks up, well, everything. Pour the mixture down the drain, followed by 1 cup heated vinegar. It will foam and bubble. Let it stand for 15 minutes tops. Follow by running hot tap water for at least 15 to 30 seconds. This is especially helpful for seldom-used drains, like in guest bathrooms. The crevice tool is a great way to remove any gunk along the trim and stitching. Put your dryer to work and toss drapes, curtains, and even throw pillows in the dryer for 15 minutes on the "air-only" cycle, then rehang immediately to avoid wrinkles.
After all of those cozy winter reading sessions, your library may be in need of a cleanup. Take a few minutes to organize your coffee table books, bedside novels, or favorite magazines.
You can alphabetize, coordinate by color, or sort by size. Make sure you dust the shelves before putting anything back in its place. Spring cleaning is all about tackling the areas you forget about during the rest of the year.
Grab an extendable duster and attack ceiling fans, hanging and recessed lights, moldings, and more. Don't overlook the convenience of your dishwasher, especially if you have a box full of plastic children's toys that need a quick clean.
Just choose the crystal or quick cycle and skip the heated dry. For stuffed animals, check the care tag first and then stick them in a mesh bag or pillowcase before throwing in the washing machine on a gentle cycle.
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