Today is the final segment to our Spring Cleaning series! If you missed any of the series, no worries, click here to see all of our spring cleaning articles. Once you’ve gone through all the effort to spring clean it is important to implement new habits so that your home will remain sparkly and nice! You certainly do not want all your effort and hard work wasted! With a few new habits you really can keep your home company ready and clean. 10 new habits for a clean house 1. Pick up after yourself. Much of the mess in your home is likely self inflicted. Do you set things down with a quiet promise that you’ll get to them later? Instead of adding extra work for yourself or letting the clutter accumulate, put things where they belong the first time. 2. Make your bed every day. It seems like such a simple thing but making your bed can set the standard for the day. And you don’t have to set hospital corners when you make your bed. You can simply straighten the covers and fluff the … [Read more...]
Helpful Spring Cleaning Tips for Bedrooms
Today is part ten of our Spring Cleaning series! If you missed any of the series, no worries, click here to see all of our spring cleaning articles. When you think about spring cleaning you probably imagine the big jobs. You think about cleaning the kitchen. Maybe you visualize the closets or your basement. Perhaps the garage is on your list. Most people don’t think about their bedroom. However, you spend a lot of time in your bedroom. A clean bedroom means better sleep. It means a cleaner home. And the good news is, it’s one of the easier rooms to spring clean. Quick Reference Bedroom Cleaning “to do” List: Clean ceiling fan. Using your vacuum cleaner extension, vacuum corners of the room from the ceiling down. Dust all furniture. Dust lamps and bulbs. Be careful to not get cleaner on light bulbs. It’ll make them burn out more quickly. Use a soft cloth and furniture polish on all bedroom furniture. Remove curtains and wash according to instructions. If you have … [Read more...]
Helpful Spring Cleaning Tips for the Bathroom
Today is part nine of our Spring Cleaning series! If you missed any of the series, no worries, click here to see all of our spring cleaning articles. There’s so much to clean in a bathroom that spring cleaning might seem like a big job. It’s true that there is a lot to clean for such a small space. However, with a few tips you can spring clean your bathroom in just a few minutes. Quick Reference Bathroom Cleaning "to do" List: Dust the knickknacks, art and ceiling corners Dust/vacuum heating and exhaust vents Remove shower curtains, towels, bath mats, and draperies. Launder according to directions. Scrub the shower, tub, toilet, and sinks. Don’t forget to wash the outside of the toilet. Clean the shower door if you have one. Clean the mirrors and windows. Empty the medicine cabinets and under sink cabinets. Wipe down the inside. Organize items. Throw away anything that is expired. Sweep and mop the bathroom floor. Vacuum if it is carpeted Clean the trash can … [Read more...]
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