Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring is finally here! This means that it is time to clean and refresh your home! A good, deep spring clean is a great way to promote wellness, organization, and cleanliness. Start fresh this spring with these spring cleaning tips!

Before You Start

Purchase new cleaning supplies to ensure you are not cleaning with dirty or expired products. One of the keys to successful cleaning is effective cleaning tools. Here are some things to look for when buying new products:

  • Non-toxic and hypoallergenic
  • Made of naturally derived ingredients, biodegradable and eco-friendly
  • Free of harsh perfumes and dyes
  • Made in the USA
  • Not tested on animals

Start with the Kitchen

  • The Refrigerator – clean inside, outside, on top and behind. Throw away old food, clean stains and reorganize.
  • Countertops – wipe down all counters, get rid of smudges, grime, and crumbs.
  • Backsplashes – wipe down to clean off splashes of food or stains.
  • Cabinets – wipe down both the inside and outside of the cabinet and throw out old or expired food.
  • Garbage can – give your garbage can a thorough wipe down to get rid of any germs or odors that have attached over time.
  • Walls – wipe away any dust buildup or splashes of food.
  • Sanitize the sink and clean the inner rim of your sink guard.
  • Clean your oven and scrub the stovetop.

Bathrooms

  • Organize all cabinets and drawers.
  • Get rid of old medicine and toiletries.
  • Scrub shower, bathtub and toilet.
  • Wash shower curtain and floormat.

Bedrooms

  • Organize drawers and closets.
  • Wash bedding, blankets and pillows.
  • Rotate mattress and wash mattress cover.
  • Disinfect high-touch areas and kid's toys.

All Rooms

  • Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures.
  • Clean windowsills and window tracts.
  • Vacuum curtains and window blinds.
  • Test the batteries in all smoke detectors.
  • Disinfect doorknobs, cabinet handles and light switches.
  • Vacuum all floors.

Outdoors

  • Reorganize your garage and get rid of things you have not used regularly.
  • Pressure-wash your deck and outdoor furniture.
  • Wash out your garbage can and recyling bin.
  • Wash down screens with soap and water.
  • Wash outside of windows before replacing the screens.

While you are cleaning your home in spring, open your windows and let the fresh air in to freshen up your home. This will bring in some much-needed light from the sun and remind you that summer is just around the corner.

Spring is a popular season for home shopping. Contact AnnieMac Home Mortgage today to start the pre-approval process and start the journey of finding a new home.