Do you feel like spring-cleaning your home to make sure it's clean and healthy again? Well, you don’t need to wait for the warm weather to return!
Whatever the time of year, sorting and deep cleaning your home is always good for morale. But, as is often the case, the hardest part is getting started...
Today, we're here to help you take the plunge with our tips and checklist for a successful spring clean.
Why spring clean?
As we don't always have the time or the inclination, sometimes we only clean the surface of our home. Over the months and years, dirt accumulates, objects pile up and the house gets full. This makes it difficult to combine work, family, social life, leisure activities and domestic chores.
But there's nothing like an unwelcoming home to dampen your spirits. The return of the warm weather and the renewed energy it brings makes spring the ideal time to organise a deep clean.
While spring cleaning can keep us busy for several days, the rewards at the end of the day are well worth the effort. Sorting and deep cleaning have well-known therapeutic effects. The feeling of setting the record straight is intoxicating. Living in a clean, fresh and tidy space every day also brings a lasting sense of well-being and satisfaction.
So when should you spring clean? The answer is simple: as soon as you feel like it. There's really no need to wait for the warm weather to arrive to undertake this endeavour and enjoy its benefits.
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Clean every room in the house
How do you go about spring cleaning? It's simple: start by airing out all the rooms in the house, then proceed to clean and sort the contents, room by room, using our list as a guide.
The living room
The living room is a home’s main living area. As such, along with the kitchen, it requires special attention. Start by decluttering the space before you embark on a thorough clean.
Use our spring cleaning list to make sure you don't forget anything:
- Sorting and ordering objects
- Dusting furniture and electronics
- Shaking out carpets and sofa cushions
- Vacuuming the floor and the inside of the sofa, not forgetting the top of the skirting boards
- Cleaning your sofa, curtains and carpets
- Cleaning windows and door handles
The kitchen
Don't be fooled by the small size of the kitchen. Between sorting through out-of-date products, degreasing cooking appliances and defrosting the fridge and freezer, this room is going to take up a lot of your time and energy. Follow our spring cleaning checklist to make the task easier:
1. Empty and sort foodstuffs into:
- Cupboards
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Fridge
- Baking trays
- Oven
- Microwave oven
- Toaster
- Worktop and sink
- Extractor hood
- Bins
- Floor
- Curtains and carpets
- Tea towels and napkins
- The windows
The bathroom
The bathroom is a room that deteriorates rapidly without proper cleaning. Spring cleaning is a good opportunity to brighten up the tiles and empty the cupboards.
- Sort your medicine cabinet, cupboards and bath products
- Descale taps and tiles
- Clean tile joints
- Wash and disinfect toilets, floors, shower curtains and shower trays
- Wash windows and mirrors
- Dust objects and shelves
- Empty the bin
The rooms
In bedrooms, especially children's bedrooms, it's important to organise the space well. You can:
- Sort your belongings and recycle those you no longer need
- Organise the remaining items, particularly clothes
Then it's time to clean up. Pay particular attention to the care of your bedding:
- Open all windows
- Air and turn the mattress
- Shake out pillows and blankets
- Vacuum the room, vacuum under the bed, dust furniture and light fittings
- Change the sheets
Psst! Another spring cleaning tip: use a vertical steamer on all your textiles: curtains, cushions, carpets, bedspreads, etc.
Using a steamer gives all fabrics a fresh look. Wrinkles are smoothed out, and fabrics - favourite targets of dust mites - are made healthier, all without the need for added cleaning products. The steamer is the ultimate weapon for a spotless wardrobe... and for a clean, healthy home, with minimal effort!
The office
If you want a clean and tidy office before the big clean-up, a thorough sort out is essential:
- Sort papers, letters and pens
- Organise papers and supplies in appropriate storage areas
- Dust furniture
- Clean the computer screen and keyboard
- Vacuum every nook and cranny of the room, shake out the carpets
- Clean windows and maintain curtains
Getting the right equipment for effective spring cleaning
The right tools and the right household products are essential for effective cleaning.
Investing in high quality household appliances makes the job easier, while delivering results worthy of a professional clean. When it comes to accessories and cleaning products, don't hesitate to go back to tried-and-tested items for guaranteed value. Remember to think natural products for a greener spring clean!
For a successful top-to-bottom cleaning, you need :
- White vinegar
- Soft soap
- Bicarbonate of soda
Essential equipment and accessories:
- A hoover
- A steam cleaner
- A soft cloth (such as a clean microfibre cloth)
- A bristle brush
- Mop and bucket of water
- A double-sided sponge
Now you're perfectly equipped. Remember, when it comes to spring cleaning, flawless organisation is the key to success.