Deep spring cleaning

It's the end of March and you know what this means. Spring is here. Even if windy, showery and cloudy weather is yet to come, every household needs a fresh face and vibe. A thorough spring cleaning is what will make your home feel like new and get it into tip-top shape for the sunny days ahead.

Shrug off the dust and dirt accumulated in hard-to-get-to crannies and visible areas over the winter season to change the air in your residence and give it that sparkle.

A seasonal cleaning session may take hours and hours but you know that it's a much needed chore and at the end it's all worth having spring's freshness and a sense of renewal inside your living spaces.

To help you out, here is a list of spring cleaning tips gathered in one place, based on organization, decluttering and cleaning, the three key steps to a deep spruce-up.

BEDROOM

First thing first. Before you take out your vacuum and cleaning products, we recommend to tidy up and de-clutter as it is always easier to clean afterwards and you don't waste time cleaning things that are going to be stored or thrown out. Pack up items in corresponding containers for each purpose : garage sale, donations, disposable and to keep. Cleaning will take a whole lot less once the clutter that has been weighing you down is discarded.

Sort through your wardrobes and closets and clean the insides. It's time to finally put thick wool sweaters, winter scarves, gloves, boots and the ice skates in their rightful places now that warm weather is on its way. Make room for spring clothing. Make your daily life routine easier by organising your clothes and accessories by colour and frequency of use.


Next, wash blankets, sheets, comforters, pillowcases, duvet covers and mattress pads. Wash pillows or have them professionally cleaned, which way you prefer. Rotate and flip the bed mattress so it doesn't settle unevenly.

KITCHEN

Just like in the bedroom, start sorting through your kitchen units and clean their insides. Wash counters and appliances. Get rid of any expired groceries and stale spices in the food cupboards, pantry, fridge or freezer. You can do the same with your medicine cabinet, dispose of any outdated drugs.


BATHROOM

Rub everything that there is to rub in a bathroom : shower walls, the bath tub, sink, floors and the showerhead with strong cleansers and leave everything soaking. Meanwhile you can handle another cleaning task in a different room. After 20 minutes or so, it's time to come back to rinse and wipe everything from top to bottom.

GENERAL

Almost all types of window coverings can be cared for easy and quick. Roman blinds, curtains and roller blinds can be vacuumed, dusted or dry-cleaned. For venetian blinds use a fiber cloth and run it along the slats.


While you're in the window area, wipe the glass as well to remove dirt and grime. Wiping it horizontally from the interior and vertically from the exterior side will determine on what side the streaking is and help you eliminate it. Sun dries out the cleaning spray quite fast, therefore leading to streaks, so we suggest washing the windows on a cloudy day. Also, take out and wash the window screens. Window sills shouldn't be left out. Don't forget to scrub window frames and door knobs, wipe mirrors and lightbulbs all over the house, too.


Organize family and friends photographs into albums and update your photo frames with more recent personal pictures.

Moving on to the floors. If you don't do this on a regular basis, move your sofa, low table and chairs, roll up the carpet and vacuum the floor surfaces that stay covered all year. This is an occasion to move furniture around to give your interior design a makeover.


Shampoo, dry-clean or have your carpet professionally cleaned. This will maintain its warranty. You can do it yourself by renting or buying a professional-grade deep cleaner.

Go through this checklist step by step and acquire a more restructured lifestyle to start spring and summer with. Clear out your home of unused stuff that takes up valuable space. This process will improve its look and help it run smoothly.