Time for Spring Clean again. The urge to do a thorough cleaning. For cleaners like me, we call Spring Clean, detailed deep cleaning. This is the cleaning where you spend extra time digging through the crevices, cleaning every nook and cranny.
The type of cleaning where you also take your time to de-clutter. To get rid of the things that no longer make you happy. In short, time to clean and let go. But before you start cleaning or throwing things away, first, you must condition yourself to the daunting task.
Like, cleaning your mind first. Make sure you are ready to throw away the things that collect dust and do not serve a purpose. These are the sentimental things that we kept just because. Items that will get you to pause and waste time getting emotional. The best way to handle these things is to decide before you start cleaning which things are worth keeping or throwing. Once your mind is ready, set a date. Make a list. Prioritize. Gather your tools.
Set A Date. Any day is good if the day is solely committed to cleaning. The reason you want to commit a day is to lessen the stress of rushing. Spring Cleaning is hard, sprinting through the process doesn’t help. You will only get frustrated and will not do a good job.
Make A-List. Are you cleaning the whole house in one day or two days? Cleaning the whole house in one day may not be enough time. Setting aside a couple of days may be a better way. But it’s your house, you decide. On the list, you should have the number of rooms in the house, and the things you like to get rid of in each room, like old shoes, books, old mails, old clothes, etc., etc.
Prioritize. With your list, you can prioritize the most important to the least important. Each room will take a different cleaning time. You decide which room you like to begin. For professional cleaners like me, I start in the master bedroom with the master bathroom or the kitchen if I am cleaning by myself. The reason is that it is the most utilized room in the house. More time is needed and more detail is necessary to make these rooms sparkle.
Gather Your Tools. You want to do a good job in the most efficient way, make sure you have the right tools for certain tasks. Have a cleaning tools checklist. Working with a broken vacuum is very frustrating. So, check and re-check. Also, if you like to use specific cleaning solutions for different tasks make sure you read the labels first if this is your first time using the products. And, have plenty of trash bags.
So, you made up your mind. You set a date. Made a list. Know your priorities. Get your tools. You are ready! How to Spring Clean? There are plenty of ways to do it. The most important thing is you start.
Sample Areas:
- Clean Room by Room (Master Bedroom)
- Top ceiling corners
- Top ceiling crown molding
- Top ceiling fans, light (remove wash light bulbs)
- Dust walls top to bottom
- Vacuum and wipe blinds
- Dust baseboards
- Vacuum corners, behind bed, and under the bed if possible
- Wash or wet and dry wipe knick-knacks and furniture
- Remove the bedsheet and vacuum the bed top to bottom.
- Throw away clutter in this room. Use your trash bag.
- Repeat The Same Process in All Other Bedrooms
- Clean Bathrooms (the process can be used to clean other bathrooms in the house)
- Dust the ceiling
- Dust or wash light fixtures
- Dust corners and walls
- Wipe clean baseboards
- Clean shower top to bottom
- Clean toilet top to bottom (pay attention behind the toilet and under the rim).
- Clean sink (use Bar Keepers Friend Soap Cleanser to get rid of stain).
- Wash the tub (use soap and water add Bar Keepers Soap Cleanser in the mix if needed).
- Vacuum floors. Wash or mop floors using soap and water repeat as necessary.
- Clean The Kitchen (heavy cleaning if kitchen cabinets are included depending on the level of dirt build-up and how many cabinets are in the kitchen).
- Put together warm water and dish soap in the sink. Use the sink as your overall focal point in cleaning the kitchen.
- Dust top to bottom including the top of the cabinet.
- Wipe clean cabinets using soapy water, wipe dry.
- Wipe clean walls
- Use the vacuum to clean behind the appliances
- Clean appliances (inside of fridge and oven is another extra cleaning day).
- Wipe wet and dry or wash as needed things on the countertop.
- Clean stovetop (parts wash one at a time).
- Clean sink, use bar keepers Soap Cleanser to make it shine).
- Wipe clean baseboards
- Vacuum and mop floors
- Wash area rugs and kitchen towels
- Check for old spices
- Take the trash out and all other things no longer needed in the kitchen.
- Hallway and other parts of the house apply the same cleaning process. Throw away old papers, mail, junk, and old decorative things that are not serving a purpose in your house.
Lastly, keep in mind while cleaning each room take the time to see really see your home. Appreciate the fact that you have a house, and you want your home to reflect happiness. A clean and clutter-free home will surely give you that vibe.
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