Saturday, May 14, 2011

Spring Cleaning! Although most people dread this yearly activity, it's necessary in order to keep your house or apartment healthy. Since spring is coming soon, I've compiled some of my own helpful tips to clean your abode effectively.

Preparation
Try to set aside at least one whole day toward the cleaning. If you house is very large or very messy, you may need the whole weekend. Break up the cleaning process room by room to have a systematic approach to the cleaning process and to be more prepared. Don't leave a room until it's spotless!

Things to Launder
Besides the obvious laundry items such as clothes and blankets, there are other more subtle things you can throw in the wash. Curtains and drapes soak up a lot of dust and grime over the winter, so it's very important to wash these. If your couch covers can be unzipped and separated, wash these too. After months of sitting on them, they can get quite dirty.

Also, if there are any decorative pillows or pillow cases that you're fond up, throw these in the wash, too. One of the grossest items that can be laundered is rugs, especially the bathroom ones. Either dispose of them or wash them, too.

Things to Wipe Down
It goes without saying that you should be wiping down or dusting all surfaces, but there may be some that you forget about. Light fixtures often go unnoticed, especially the ceiling ones. Wipe down not just the outside, but the inside of the fixture as well.


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