Aah spring time! long days, pleasant weather, a time for rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection, regrowth and Spring cleaning! Where to start, what to do? well, here is a top 12 list to help you out.
- Clean or replace your Air Conditioner filter – An air conditioner’s filters, coils, and fins require regular maintenance for the unit to function effectively and efficiently throughout its years of service. Neglecting necessary maintenance ensures a steady decline in air conditioning performance while energy use steadily increases.
- Clean your windows! – It’s best to do this task on a cloudy day. If it’s too sunny, the cleaning solution will dry too fast and you’ll have streaks.
- Clean the The Baseboards – You may overlook these surfaces on a daily basis, but once a year, give your baseboards, door frames, and walls a good scrubbing. First, vacuum or sweep the area, then wash them with a sponge and a squirt of dishwashing liquid mixed in a bucket of warm water.
- High Dusting – don’t forget to dust the ceiling lights and fans.Also, now would be a great time to clean off the top of your kitchen cabinets.
- Deep Clean your carpets. You may have it professionally done, or rent deep cleaner. You can also buy a professional-style deep cleaner designed for home use.
- Clean the Furniture – Restore smooth leather with an upholstery cleaner and conditioner. Use a suede brush to perk up nubuck leather. If you have a slip covered couch like I do, remove the covers and wash them.
- Clean behind appliances – Do not neglect the area behind your appliances. Although the areas behind the refrigerator, oven, washer and dryer are difficult to reach, once a year, you should take the extra time to move your appliances and clean behind and underneath them, as dirt, crumbs and dust accumulate in these places.
- Refresh Window Treatments – Curtains and draperies aren’t typically dirty enough to launder. Instead, go over them thoroughly with the upholstery attachment on your vacuum. * tip – To remove dust from sheer curtains, put them in the dryer on low with a fabric-softener sheet. I change my curtains every spring – I like to change things up – but that’s just me.
- Safety Inspection – Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. If you don’t own a fire extinguisher, purchase one. Learn how to use it, and keep it in the kitchen.
- Power Wash your exterior walls – Power washing will prevent the growth of mold and mildew that feed on grime, plus you get the added benefit of beautiful curb appeal.
- Clean your gutters – Clean and repair gutters and downspouts every spring before heavy rains begin and late in autumn after leaves have fallen.
- Clean and repair your outdoor furniture for your deck, porch, or patio. Use outdoor spray enamel to touch up chips on painted outdoor furniture.
Clean your outdoor Furniture
Oh gosh! I’m so behind on spring cleaning. hehe
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