Today is part eight of our Spring Cleaning series! If you missed any of the series, no worries, click here to see all of our spring cleaning articles. Kitchen spring cleaning can be an overwhelming job. Basics like cleaning the oven are pretty simple. However, when you add washing out the cabinets and vacuuming behind the refrigerator it can be an all day job. This handy checklist will help you get started. The tips will help you take care of the job in less than two hours. Quick Reference Kitchen Cleaning "to do" List: Dust ceiling fan Dust tops of cabinets if they don’t reach the ceiling Dust corners of walls Dust top of refrigerator Launder curtains or dust window treatments Dust any knick knacks, counter top appliances and pictures on display Wash walls and switch plates with mild detergent Wash cabinet fronts Clean oven. If using a self cleaning oven, spray and set. Vacuum behind the appliances Vacuum the area rugs or toss in washing machine Mop … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Secrets from Professionals
Today is part seven of our Spring Cleaning series! If you missed any of the series, no worries, click here to see all of our spring cleaning articles. Top 3 Spring Cleaning Secrets from the Pros Ever wonder what a professional knows that you don’t? How do they get things so clean so quickly? This article exposes their secrets so you can enjoy a professionally cleaned home without the expense. Time it. When you clean chances are you probably wander from task to task. In fact, cleaning out your closet can likely take an entire day. You get distracted by the items you find, the kids need your help for something, phone rings, etc. All of this means it is going to take you much longer to clean than it should. Give yourself a set amount of time to get the job done. Then stick to it. For example, give yourself no more than an hour to clean out that closet. Not sure you can do it? Reward yourself if you meet your goal. Focused cleaning time means you’ll pay more attention to what … [Read more...]
Getting Your Cleaning Products Organized and Ready for Spring Cleaning
Today is part six of our Spring Cleaning series! If you missed any of the series, no worries, click here to see all of our spring cleaning articles. :) The more organized your cleaning products are, the faster you clean. This means you have more time for work and play. It can save you money too! 3 easy steps to help organize your cleaners and keep them organized Step One: Baskets in each room. Buy or find a cleaning basket for each room. Depending on the room you might consider a plastic tote with handles, a cardboard box, a basket or a tote bag. Consider also labeling the basket so it is always returned to the correct room. Keep the totes nearby. For example, you might keep your kitchen cleaning supplies tote under your kitchen sink. You might keep you bathroom tote in your linen closet. Old buckets and milk crates work well for cleaning supplies too. You don’t have to buy new. Keep the cleaning products and the tools together. In your kitchen that might include a dry rag, a … [Read more...]
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