Spring is here and there are certain tasks that should be completed to prepare your home for spring.
Every season comes with new tasks for you and as the winter fades away and spring blooms, here are some useful tips from professional cleaners that will keep your home in great shape for spring.
1. Before you begin buy cleaning supplies, there are many products available on the market today that are not harmful and environment friendly. Prefer brands that are green and without harsh chemicals.
Get everything you need including fresh rags, squeegee, trash cans, gloves, scrubbers etc.
2. Take one room at a time, walk through each room in your home with paper and pen; make a list of all things you would like to replace or fix.
3. Wipe down your room walls, baseboards, clean your carpets, rugs and upholstered furniture. Wash the air vents, blinds, ceiling-fan blades, doorknobs, doors and switch plates. Vacuum and clean windowsills and corners.
4. Don’t forget to dry clean your drapes. Take down draperies, curtains, and blinds to wash or have them cleaned according to the manufacturer’s directions. If you don’t clean them thoroughly at least once a year they will rot.
5. Flip mattresses and replace your bed linings. Launder all of your quilts, and pillows. Loose upholstery covers should be washed or dry-cleaned and then placed back on the furniture.
6. Clean out the refrigerator; wipe up spills immediately on the surfaces or wash removable shelves if necessary. Use a solution of warm water and baking soda to wash interior.
7. Clean your pantry, microwave, oven and stovetop, appliances, countertops, drawer and cabinet handles. Remove empty jars, bottles and any out of date ingredients too. Empty disinfect trashcan and change its lining.
8. Prepare the outside of your home for spring too. Clear debris from gutters or outside drains and get your yard, barbeque and outside furniture ready.
Hopefully these cleaning tips will help you in preparing your house for spring. Don’t do everything yourself, involve your family members or hire professional cleaners like us and enjoy the warm spring weather.