Spring Clean 2014
Monday 3rd March 2014
There is a stretch in the evenings and the mornings are brighter, all round everyone seems to be better form. Dare I say it, it even seems to be warmer. Maybe I shouldn’t speak too soon but spring has sprung!
Now would seem like a good time to clean out all that mess from your home that you have been promising to do for ages. A de-cluttered home clear your head. Your home is often said to be a reflection of your lifestyle.
Start with one room at a time. We will take you through our check list as it can be over whelming and you may not know where to start
Kitchen First
• Begin with a 15 minute kitchen clean-up.
This will clear out the clutter and dirty dishes, and give you room to do the actual cleaning.
• Dust down the ceiling and corners of walls.
Determine if the walls need washed completely or just spot cleaned.
• Dust and clean all art and photographs along the wall.
• Dust and clean the ceiling fan.
• Take down draperies, curtains, and blinds to wash or have cleaned according to the manufacturer's directions.
• Apply oven cleaner to the oven and clean the refrigerator.
Leave the windows in the kitchen open to avoid the overpowering smell. Don't forget to vacuum the coils of your unplugged refrigerator.
• While the oven cleaner works, begin sorting through the freezer and refrigerator.
Throw out any expired food, mostly empty containers, and items that you bought and never used. Put the stuff to keep on the counter. Take out the refrigerator shelves and drawers. Wash them down, being careful with glass shelves. Wipe down the entire inside of the refrigerator and freezer before replacing shelves and food. Wipe down and clean out the oven according to the directions on the oven cleaner.
• Wipe down and clean the toaster, blender, and other small appliances.
• Clean out kitchen cabinets.
• Run the dishwasher empty.
Try adding vinegar or baking soda to the empty dishwasher before running it. If your dishwasher has a food trap in the bottom, clean it out. Wash down the outside of the dishwasher.
• Wipe down and clean out any drawers.
• Wash down the sink.
• Sweep and mop the floors.
