Here are a few of the genius cleaning tips we gleaned straight from the mouth of Babs.
When Spring Cleaning, Tackle Closets First
Costello is a big believer in the ritual ofspring cleaning.
“When spring comes around, it is a new beginning,” she says.
Barbara Costello
She recommends breaking down this big undertaking into “bits and pieces” and prioritizing your problem areas first.
Immediately address any clothes that need mending and donate what you don’t want to keep.
“you gotta clean filters,” she says.
“It can save you so much money, and people overlook them.”
Your washing machine, dishwasher, fridge, vacuum, and furnace all have filters.
“Most cleaning products are just water and white vinegar,” Costello says.
“Just make it yourself!”
you might skip the fumes of the cleaning aisle with her DIY all-purpose cleaner.
In this case, purchasing a bottle of oven cleaner may be the way to go.
“I love baking sodayou cando so much with itbut not cleaning the oven,” she says.
“I tried it and it was a total mess.”
Don’t Hide Your Toilet Brush
Even Babs hates cleaning her bathroom.
“Between soap scum, countertops, and overflowing drawers, its always a chore,” she says.
“And toilets, of course, are the worst!”
For her, that looks like keeping a toilet brush conveniently in plain sight right next to the toilet.
That way, she’s more motivated to keep it sparkling between heavy-duty cleans.
Its important to get them involved and promote an ‘all hands on deck’ mentality."
Here are the steps:
As for older family members, assign them certain areas to oversee.
“Anything in the garage I leave for Mr. Babs,” Costello says.
“He tackles the nitty gritty there.
After all, marriage is a partnership.”
