It is also the time tofreshen and renew our homesby spring cleaning inside and outside.
Spring cleaning often refers tochores you do only once a yearinside and outside your home.
After browsing this comprehensive list ofspring cleaning tipsand tasks, you’ll be ready to get started.
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Clutter can be outgrown clothes, broken toys, outdated papers, or expired foods.
“It also helps you to focus on the areas that matter most,” she adds.
Berry likes to tackle the hardest areas or tasks first.
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Expert Becky Rapinchuk ofClean Mamaagrees and recommends making a simple, realistic list before beginning.
“As youre rearranging your belongings, think about how youre going to use them,” she says.
“Spring cleaning is about making the most of your home and the possessions you keep.”
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Deep clean and continue by organizing your belongings by usage.
Tackle this next to ensure your disposal is sparkling clean.
Make the task easier byusing steamto soften baked-on grease and grime before you clean.
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Just boil some water and addlemon slicesto help remove food odors.
Use distilled white vinegar to descalecoffee makersandtea kettlesfor better-tasting beverages.
Spray the vinegar onstainless steelappliances or sinks and rub away streaks with a microfiber cloth.
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Rinse the surfaces with water, and dry well to prevent streaks.
Fixsputtering showerheadsby using distilled white vinegar to cut through the mineral deposits that are clogging the water jets.
If this means tackling it before spring cleaning, go for itclean it as soon as possible.
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Pour the warm vinegar into a spray bottle, then add a few drops of dishwashing liquid.
Spray it onto the doors and allow it to work for five minutes before sponging away.
Rinse the doors and dry them with a microfiber cloth.
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Clothes that you want to store until next year should belaunderedordry-cleanedand stored away properly.
Take the time to clean and removestainsandodorsfrom themattress.
If you have afoam mattress topperbe sure to clean both sides before you put it back on the bed.
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Maybe you’ve evenforgotten that these things can get dirty.
Remove everything that is stored under the bed and vacuum the flooring and the underside of the bed frame.
Use closed storage for items you are returning to thespace under the bed.
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Make Windows Sparkle
This tip applies to everywindow and glass dooraround the house.
Taking time toclean windowsbrightens a home and makes everything feel cleaner.
Picott reminds us to clean window vents, tracks, and window sills.
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Cleanfabric,wood, andvinylwindow blinds.
Use a garden hose to get rid of dust before installingwindow screens.
If yours are more than 10 years old, it’s probably time to replace them.
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Keepleather furnituresoft and supple with cleaning and conditioning.
Get Rid of Smudges and Dirt on Walls
Walls can become dusty and dirty.
Take the time to clean grime frompaintedandwallpaperedwalls and don’t forget to clean thebaseboardsto remove dust and scuff marks.
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Use Lysol Disinfectant Spray and spray for three to four seconds until covered.
Let the surface remain wet for 3 minutes for soft surfaces and then air dry.
Don’t forget toclean the lightbulbs!
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Change orclean the filtersbefore replacing the vent covers.
Clean Your Electronics
Every remote, game controller, and keyboard should be cleaned and sanitized.
Remove dust and grime safely fromlaptops, computer monitors, and all electronics.
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Tackle Every jot down of Flooring
Deep cleancarpetingandarea rugsto remove stains and odors.
This can be a DIY process or you’re able to hire a carpet cleaning company.
Bringsolid wood floorsback to a shine and cleanlaminate,LVP, andtile floorscorrectly.
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