Spring Cleaning Tips The flowers will be blooming, the birds are serenading, and our house still feels like its stuck with winter blues. Spring cleaning is a tradition that allows us to freshen up our homes and get a head start on the hectic seasons of spring and summer. Follow these tips and tricks to spring you into a clean home. Clean Interior Windows To start, dip a sponge into a bucket of warm water and a few drops of mild dish soap. Wet window; rub dirt away. Dampen squeegee; starting at an upper corner, draw it down pane from top to bottom. Repeat, overlapping strokes and wiping rubber edge with sponge after each stroke. (For large windows, snake squeegee back and forth; then touch up edges.) Dry windowsills with a cloth. Dust Lightbulbs and Ceiling Fixtures Unscrew lightbulbs and polish the bulbs with a microfiber cloth dampened with water (avoid wetting the metal screw base). Clean the bulbs in recessed ceiling fixtures with a telescoping lambs wool duster. Remove dust and dirt from ceiling fans and air conditioner vents with a damp cloth and a vacuum with a soft nozzle attachment. Wash Walls, Cabinets, Baseboards and Woodwork Use a sponge and hand dishwashing detergent, washing the surface in sections. A sponge mop makes it easier to reach higher spots. Use two buckets: one for dishwashing detergent solution and another for wringing your sponge. Dry the walls and woodwork with a clean cloth. Clean Out the Refrigerator Wash the interior with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda for every quart of warm water. Wash removable shelves and drawers in the solution (let glass shelves come to room temperature first so warm water wont crack them). Loosen hardened spills on fixed parts by wetting the area with the solution, allowing the residue to soften. Use a toothbrush to scrub crannies. Vacuum or brush dust from the condenser coils to keep the system from overheating. Clean Your Curtains Vacuum and steam-clean curtains or have them dry-cleaned. If youll be replacing heavy curtains with lighter ones as the weather gets warmer, it is especially important to remove dust and dirt before putting the curtains away for storage. We look forward to enjoying this spring with you at our community!
Posted on: Fri, 04 Apr 2014 16:39:17 +0000
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