![]() Clean faux leather furniture with a warm, soapy rag and immediately follow it with a clean damp rag, then buff it dry. Clean real leather furniture by vacuuming with the dust brush, then apply a good leather conditioner to keep it supple. Treat any stains with warm, soapy water on washable surfaces, or consider washing your upholstery if the care label permits. Vacuum upholstered sofas, chairs, recliners or headboards. Gently use a damp melamine sponge to remove any black scuffs or marks on your baseboard. Wipe the baseboards with a warm, soapy rag and follow with a clean, damp rag. Use your vacuum cleaner’s dust brush attachment to remove debris on your baseboards, then switch to the crevice attachment and clean the gap where the baseboard meets the floor. While those air dry, use glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth or squeegee to clean windows and door handles. Use a soapy rag to wipe doors, door frames, window trim, window frames, and ledges, then go over them again with a clean damp rag. Deep clean your blinds if they are grimy. For blinds, dust both sides of the slats thoroughly, then wipe them with a warm, soapy rag to remove grime and follow with a clean, damp rag. Remove and launder your curtains if they’re washable, or take them to the dry-cleaners if needed. Wash these by hand in a sink of warm, soapy water or, if they’re not vintage or delicate, you can clean them in your dishwasher on the top rack. Turn off the lights and allow ceiling light fixtures to cool, then remove the light cover. Tip! Use a dry paint roller on an extension pole to clean dusty textured or popcorn ceilings. Use the stepladder to reach ceiling fans if possible and wipe their blades and housing with a barely damp rag to remove grime. Wipe stains with soapy water, then clean other types of wall stains if needed. Use the extension duster to clean the ceiling, ceiling fan, in the corners, and from the top to all the way to the baseboards. Set them carefully outside the room if possible, otherwise cover them with a clean towel or sheet to protect them from dust. Take art, wall hangings, and framed photographs off of your walls. For large or heavy furniture, enlist the help of a family member. Pull lightweight furniture such as chairs, side tables, and lamps to the center of the room to give yourself access to the walls behind them and the floors beneath them. Set the box and basket aside so they’re not in your way. As you go through the area, also look for things to donate to charity and put them in an empty box. Grab any items that belong somewhere else in your home and put them in the empty laundry basket. Also discard broken items and clothing or shoes damaged so badly you should not donate them. Grab a bag and discard any trash, like old newspapers, food wrappers, and empty packaging. This will also allow surfaces to dry more quickly after cleaning, including carpets if you shampoo them. Try to time it for a warmer, dry spell so you can open the windows. Spring cleaning is a chance to air out your entire home. See my homemade cleaning product recipes! Spring Cleaning Steps for Every Room Step 1. Cleaning together as a family saves time and fosters pride in the home. Younger children can learn valuable life skills while you can assign older kids entire areas to clean. If you use a cordless vacuum, charge the battery in advance.įinally, make Spring Cleaning a family affair by involving everyone. Inspect your vacuum roller brushes for tangled threads which could keep them from spinning, remove debris caught in your vacuum’s attachments, and empty the bag or canister if it’s more than half-full to improve suction. Check the expiration dates of commercial cleaning products and make new batches of homemade cleaners as needed.Īlso, make sure your equipment is ready for use. To reduce interruptions, gather your cleaning supplies and equipment before each Spring Cleaning session. Then, as your schedule and energy allow, work your way through the rest. That way, you can prioritize the spaces that matter most to you and tackle them first. This guide, and the printable Spring Cleaning checklist below, breaks it down by rooms. Who has time for that anymore? The good news is that you can get your home sparkling clean one afternoon at a time. In the past, it involved emptying entire rooms and taking everything outside for cleaning, waxing, and airing-out while they scrubbed and repainted the entire room. Spring Cleaning is an annual tradition in many homes. Are you ready to begin your Spring Cleaning? This expert guide explains the steps for every room in your home. ![]()
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