Best Spring Cleaning Tips For Your Home

Spring has sprung. The weather is warmer. The daylight is lasting longer. In celebration, Mother Nature has put on a show of blossoms and new growth that can effectively contrast with how dirty and dingy your home has become during the winter.

That makes spring the time of year when homeowners get out the buckets and mops to tackle cleaning jobs they may do only once a year, but that provide a deep cleaning that will give their indoors that added sparkle. Beyond the weekly dusting, vacuuming, and bathroom cleaning, spring cleaning is a time to address areas of the home that may have been overlooked. Some essentials include:

Baseboards

Cleaning at eye level can become standard operating procedure during the winter. If the rule of thumb in your family is to avoid looking down or looking up, it likely it is time to clean the baseboards. Baseboards take some bending, but are easy to bring back to pristine condition. Start by vacuuming the area. Then take some type of cleaning solution — a combination of water and soap or vinegar or a wood cleaning product — and wipe them down thoroughly.

Ceilings And Walls

To get at that “looking up” part of the problem, you will need a vacuum cleaner with an extension wand or a long-handled duster to wipe off ceiling fans, plants, or other decorations. Just as with the furniture in your home, ceilings and walls themselves can collect dust. Using ceiling fans can exacerbate the problem by flinging dust against high surfaces. Those who are motivated to wash their walls will first need to determine the best method, which will depend on what is recommended for the type of paint, wallpaper, or paneling to be cleaned.

Appliances

Getting at the dirt behind and under refrigerators, washers, and dryers may be difficult and time consuming, but experts advise taking on the project at least once a year. Depending on the appliance, grit and grime and even small household items can accumulate and could interfere with the unit’s proper performance.

Cabinet Interiors

Cabinets are a major part of a kitchen’s decor, so they can receive plenty of attention and be wiped down on the outside regularly throughout the year. Inside, however, can be another story. Sight unseen, the inside of cabinets can collect dirt and dust, even when they are only opened to remove or replace clean dishes. Once a year, make it a point to remove all the contents and thoroughly wash down the shelves and sides.

Other Spring Cleaning Ideas

Other parts of the home that could use some added cleaning in the spring include curtains, mattresses and pillows, and windows and blinds. Curtains do not always require being taken down and washed. Instead, use the upholstery brush on your vacuum cleaner. This same vacuum attachment can help freshen mattresses. First, sprinkle a bare mattress with baking soda and let it sit for an hour, then remove with the vacuum. Blinds can be cleaned by putting a sock over your hand to wipe them down. Windows can be cleaned using a bucket of water and dish washing soap, a cloth strip, and a squeegee.

HVAC Filter Change

Another element to add to your spring cleaning list is the maintenance of your HVAC system. These HVAC filters reduce airborne allergens that most allergy sufferers are well aware of. When you change your filter as needed, you will greatly improve the air quality in your home. Also, a springtime HVAC tune-up is a good idea to make sure that your system is working at its best. This will ensure that you system is working well, especially before the peak of the summer hits. If you are unaware on how to change your filters, be sure to ask your HVAC tech. Always purchase high grade, hypoallergenic filter to ensure that your filter is capable of cutting back on those common springtime allergens.

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