Spring is the perfect time to open those windows, let the fresh air in, and give everything in your home a little cleaning TLC.
Here are five tips for giving your home the spring welcome that it deserves.
Clean all of the windows, inside and out. Give them a nice scrub with soap and water and a cloth rag. A bathroom or auto squeegee works great for quickly removing excess water from the window. Dry with a dry cloth or lint-free paper towel.
Dust ceiling fan blades with a microfiber cloth, then run a coat of furniture polish over the blades, removing excess.
Launder or replace your doormats, both indoor and outdoor. Having doormats inside and outside the door helps trap the most dirt and keeps it from entering your home.
Dust everywhere, especially the lamp shades and curtains. Toss your curtains and throw pillows in the dryer for a few minutes on the air cycle, then rehang them immediately. Run a lint remover over the lampshades and other fixed-fabric decor.
Vacuum your mattress. Use your vacuum’s upholstery and crevice attachments, then
spot-clean stains with upholstery cleaner product. After spraying, let dry, then sanitize
with a disinfectant spray like Lysol.
