But, spring cleaning doesn’t have to be laboriouswe promise.
A littleplanning before starting to cleanwill eliminate many headaches down the road.
Before deep cleaning a home, you should firstdeclutter each room, Koch says.
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There’s no sense in cleaning around items you no longer need or want.
This is a good opportunity to free up some spaceand it will make cleaning these rooms easier.
“Decluttering before cleaning tidying makes a big difference in a room feeling clean.
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Decluttering before cleaning tidying makes a big difference in a room feeling clean.
Come up with a plan for deep cleaning before you begin, Koch says.
If you like to knock it all out at once, a checklist might be better suited.
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That way, you’re able to move around your home and check off items as you go.
No matter which method you go with, a checklist or schedule ensures that nothing is missed.
If youre still not sure where to start, Koch suggests prioritizing your high-traffic areas.
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Start in your most used and lived-in spaces, such as the kitchen or bathrooms, she says.
These are where messes are most noticeable because you are in them frequently.
Tackle these first, while your motivation is high, and then things will get easier as you go.
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Begin by dusting thetop of the ceiling fansand cabinets.
Then, tackle the mid-level areas, which includecountertops, sinks, and tops of dressers and side tables.
“Also, have one or two stronger cleaners for when a task requires a little more elbow grease.
I recommend always repurchasing cleaning products when they are running lownot when they are empty, Koch says.
This way, you don’t get on a roll cleaning only to run out of what you need.
If youre a checklist person, Wojenski gave us her list of must-have products for her own cleaning arsenal.
Crosscheck this list with your own supplies and replace and add as needed!
