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How many times have you thought that your house needs a deep cleaning? Take advantage of the change of season:
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- Open the windows wide.
- Refresh them.
- Order them and leave them ready to enjoy this spring.
Any change of season is a good time to do a thorough cleaning at home, but spring is perhaps the best time. These 25 ideas will help you get organized and get your home ready to start spring on the right foot.
HERE YOU LEAVE A D ESCARGABABLE, where you can find the step by step to get thoroughly clean and achieve the expected results,and now we give you another 25 tricks for spring cleaning. Shall we start?
VENTILATE AND GET ORGANIZED
It begins by opening all windows that the house is ventilated and the air in all rooms is renewed well. Meanwhile, take the opportunity to plan cleaning by zones. Start with the ones that are not cleaned daily, such as the highest areas (cabinets, shelves, etc.): the dust will fall, and you will collect everything. Cleaning from top to bottom is essential to avoid staining what you have already cleaned.
PREPARE YOUR CLEANING KIT AND PRIORITIZE NATURAL PRODUCTS
While the house is ventilating, prepare your basic cleaning kit. This way, you will avoid unnecessary walks while you are cleaning each room. And, as far as possible, use natural products. Vinegar, baking soda, salt, and lemon are essential for ecological cleaning. And if for complex cases, you decide on more robust products with chemical components, use them following the instructions and do not mix them.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CLEANING TO DO ‘CLEANING’
Take advantage of the spring cleaning to check what you have. Get rid of everything that you no longer use and donate it, give it away, or take it to a clean point if it is in bad condition. And be positive: don’t be overwhelmed and take your time cleaning and tidying up.
VACUUM THE CEILINGS
Whether they are sloping ceilings like the ones in the image or standard, use the vacuum cleaner’s upholstery attachment or a long-handled brush covered with a clean cloth, knotting the ends. If you have ceiling fans, take the opportunity to clean their blades, so that accumulated dust does not spread when you start them when the good weather begins.
CLEAN STAINED WALLS
Neutral soap diluted in the water. Prepare the necessary amount for the entire wall because if you stop in the middle, you can create a mark that is difficult to remove. Start at the bottom and work your way up. If drops do fall, it will be easier to remove them from an already clean surface.
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NEUTRAL SOAP FOR THE DOORS
If they have reliefs, such as panels or frames, go over them with a toothbrush. Then rinse with water and dry with a lint-free cloth. To check that there are no marks left, look at the door against the light. If they are like the ones in the image, take advantage of cleaning the windows as well.
DRESS UP THE SPRING ROOM
Replace winter textiles with lighter and cooler ones in cotton or linen and light colors. Before storing winter accessories, wash them and store them in textile bags so that they breathe. Get inspired by these spring cleaning salons.
PUT COOLER CARPETS
Like fibers, the winter ones, sprinkle them with baking soda and act for 15 minutes. Then vacuum them up. They will be clean, and you will avoid parasites and bad smells. If you prefer to use dry foam, apply it in areas of 1 m 2, and remove it with a cloth. Store rugs rolled up so they won’t warp. Make sure they are scorched to avoid spoiling.
NO FURNITURE BRANDS
If you leave the same rugs, take advantage to eliminate the marks that the weight of the furniture leaves since they crush the hair in the area where they rest. To lift it and avoid showing those marks, place an ice cube on top of the mark and let it melt, wait until it dries, and then vacuum thoroughly.
CLEAN OUTLETS AND SWITCHES
Clean them first with a well wrung damp cloth, and if any stains remain, remove them with a cotton swab dipped in a bit of alcohol. If the edges have accumulated dirt inside, you will need to remove the bezel with a screwdriver and clean it well. Be careful to do everything with the light off to avoid any shock.
MAKE A HOMEMADE WINDOW CLEANER
Mix vinegar and water, and apply it with a spray-on on any glass surface. Another option is to add a tiny dishwasher and a few drops of ammonia to the water and then dry with the newspaper. Don’t forget to check the blinds and window frames.
WOOD FLOORS, WITHOUT STRIPES
Please give them a mop regularly and use a damp cloth to remove stains. If they are waterproofed, you can clean them with a well-wrung mop. To remove streaks, scrub with a steel wool pad, then apply brown polish mixed with wax to match the color.
THOROUGH CLEANING OF THE SOFAS
Vacuum the sofas using the unique upholstery accessory, insisting on the armrests and the back. If you can, remove the seat and back cushions to vacuum the frame. And if you discover a dry stain, remove it with ammonia or dry foam. But remember that stains are easier to remove when they do occur. If any liquid is spilled, absorb it with a sponge or a clean cloth without moving it to spread the stain. If some fat falls, apply talcum powder and make it soak in with your fingertips, let it work for a few hours, and brush.
CLEAN LAMPS AND BULBS
Clean dust from light bulbs and ceiling tiles with a duster. If they have stains, gently wipe them with a damp cloth or sponge without getting them wet. If you have lamps with hanging crystals, put on some cotton gloves, dip your fingers in glass cleaner or a little ammonia diluted in water and go through the entire lamp until you go through it thoroughly. It will be convenient to do so because you will avoid drips.
RENEW THE PLANTS
Plants, in addition to decorating, moisten the environment, and some varieties –dracaenas, photos, and ribbons, above all– purify it. Please take advantage of this spring cleaning to remove the dust that accumulates on its leaves, wiping them with a soft cloth soaked in milk.
PROTECT FURNITURE FROM THE SUN
Wooden furniture suffers when the atmosphere is arid or if it is exposed to sunlight. To nourish them, use wax or specific wood polish. And relocate them: perhaps just by moving the furniture a little, you avoid direct sunlight and deterioration.
RENEW THE CURTAINS
If you have full-bodied curtains, change them to lighter ones – cotton or linen. Before storing them, check if there are any rips, clean them and store them wrapped in tissue paper. And if your curtains are already fresh, wash them with an anti-crease program and hang them damp; you will save ironing them.
DUST FREE HEADBOARDS
The wooden or metal headboards can be cleaned with a duster, and take the opportunity to polish them with a suitable product if necessary. If they are upholstered, vacuum and remove the stains with a bit of ammonia dissolved in water without over-wetting the fabric.
PREPARE YOUR BED FOR SUMMER
Flip the mattress over and vacuum all the corners well. Wash the cushions in the washing machine, with a short and cold program if they are made of down, and warmer if they are synthetic, but without spinning them. Do it on a sunny day and let them air dry; they will cake less.
NORDICS AND QUILTS, UNTIL NEXT YEAR
To make them less bulky in the closet, roll them up, venting them well before putting them in a bag (better textile, so they breathe). If you have any stains, separate the filling by isolating the area with a rubber band; wash it by hand and when it is dry, spread the filling again.
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CLEAN THE CLOSETS AND PROTECT YOUR CLOTHES
The seasonal wardrobe change is the best time to thoroughly clean cabinets. If they are made of wood or lacquered, wipe them with a well-wrung cloth with mild soap, rinse and dry them well. Place some sachets with lavender that will perfume and drive away insects.
TIDY AND CLEAN KITCHEN CABINETS
For the fronts, dishwasher or ammonia diluted in water; Rinse and dry quickly with a soft cloth, so there are no marks. Remove everything they have inside and sponge with detergent to clean and disinfect. Take the opportunity to order your kitchen.
KITCHEN TEXTILES, READY
If they have stains, it is best to soak them for a few hours in hot water with a bit of ammonia to soften them. Afterward, wash them at 30 ºC and, if necessary, add bleach for colored garments. But if the clothes are badly damaged, buy new ones…
A NEW AIR FOR THE BATHROOM
New towels, white or brightly colored, wild bouquets, and aromatic details (candles, gels …) of fresh fragrances will give spring air to the bathroom. And, speaking of air, it is time to check the conditioning and change the filters before thoroughly cleaning the room.
BASEBOARDS AND CORNERS
If the vacuum doesn’t come, try a small brush to pick up the dust, then vacuum it up. Wooden baseboards, which are very common, are cleaned with a cloth dampened in mild soap. Dry them well and give them some wax.
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