SPRING CLEANING
Do you spring clean? I do to
an extent I guess. I have good intentions, but then the spring gets away from
me and it is summer time and then that is play time, so needless to say the
“spring” cleaning doesn’t get done. According to Windex.com the top three areas
people clean is the kitchen, bathroom and floors. There are several good tips
and I am sure most of you already know them, but there are a couple of new
one’s. I thought you might like to read them.
KITCHEN
As one of the busiest rooms
in the house, the kitchen gets cleaned frequently, but there are some areas
that may need a little more TLC.
To clean the
inside of the microwave, bring two cups of water to a boil in the microwave.
Keep the door closed and let the water sit for a few minutes. The steam will
loosen dried on food particles making it easier to wipe them away. For a fresh
scent drop a slice or two of lemon in the water before boiling.
Keeping the
sink, counters and appliances clean and sanitized is fast and easy with a
product such as Kitchen Windex Touch-Up Cleaner. Put on paper towel or sponge
and you can wipe away 99.9 percent of common household bacteria. When you
clean the sink, make sure to get behind the faucet and around the seals using
an old toothbrush.
Don’t forget
to clean the outside of the refrigerator and freezer. And keep the inside of
the refrigerator smelling fresh with an open box of baking soda.
BATHROOM
From make-up spills and
toothpaste smudges to mildew and everything in-between, the bathroom needs
touching-up on a daily basis.
To keep the
counter clean of little messes and smudges, use an antibacterial product and
dab the cleaner onto a rag and wipe down the counter, faucet and any other
hard, non-porous surfaces to clean and sanitize quickly.
To get rid
of soap scum, clean the tub and shower with a foaming cleanser that does most
of the work for you and simply rinse it off. Wash shower curtains and liners
according to label instructions. To help
prevent soap scum buildup in the future, try switching to a liquid shower gel.
Bar soaps have binders that are a primary cause of soapy residue.
Combination
mold and mildew cleaners can make fast work of those deep messes. Spray where
needed and rinse off. Be sure the bathroom is well ventilated before spraying
them. To discourage mildew be sure to use the bathroom fan during shower and 30
minutes after.
I liked the advice about
using gel soap instead of bar soap. I didn’t know that bar soap was the cause
of the scum. Hmmmm….learn something new every day.
FLOORS
Floors are always such a mess
in my house with two dogs running in and out of the house all the time. I
always feel so much better when they are all scrubbed and clean. Here are some
cleaning tips for floors. I am sure we all know what we should do, but how many
of us actually do this…….NOT ME. :)
If you have
the time and money to rent and use a carpet cleaner, spring cleaning is the
time to do it. If not, target stains with a carpet cleaner and give all your
carpets a good vacuuming. Sprinkle baking soda on carpets and rugs to absorb
odors.
Steam mops
are a great way to quickly clean multiple flooring surfaces without a mop and
bucket. You can do a whole room in just a few minutes.
A lot of
dirt and dust in a home is brought inside on the soles of your shoes. To keep
carpets and flooring clean, place doormats inside and outside each entrance and
always take your shoes off when coming in the house.
Wiping
floorboards of dust and dirt is often overlooked and makes a big difference in
the appearance of your home.
So now that all of us know
what we “should” be doing in our spring cleaning how many of us are going to
rush right into getting all of this done.
So the question is…….are you
going to spring clean this year? I will
start………..probably not to this extent……too busy thinking about getting the
garden going. J
Have fun in your spring cleaning!! Don't forget to check out the new recipe. Thanks for joining me. :)
