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Written by Melody on March 17, 2007
Is it time for your annual spring cleaning? Ah spring, think of how wonderful you and your family will feel to be able to open the windows again and let in the fresh air! Take a few minutes to make a spring cleaning list of what you’ll need to do. Here are some suggestions for you but feel free to change this list to suit your own needs.
- Windows - take down the drapes or curtains and dust the blinds. Wash the windows inside and out, don’t forget the frames and casings. Next, wash the curtains, iron if needed and rehang.
- Walls - wash the walls, start at the bottom and work your way up to-wards the ceiling, this will prevent the water and cleaner from dripping down making clean streaks or lines.
- Ceilings - dust for cobwebs and then wash.
- Floors - move all the furniture in each room so you can clean the floors behind and underneath everything to evict the dust bunnies and other things hiding there. Vacuum the carpets, sweep and mop hard floor surfaces. Take area rugs outdoors and give them a good shake.
- Furniture - wipe hard furniture like coffee tables, book shelves, dressers etc with a damp cloth to remove dust and dirt. Spot clean upholstery, and launder removable covers.
- Kitchen - wash the outside of your kitchen cabinets and appliances with a degreaser cleaner to cut through the dust and cooking grease that accumulated over the winter months.
You shouldn’t need many extra cleaning supplies to do your spring cleaning, here’s a list of basic cleaning supplies:
- Multi-purpose cleaner for walls, ceilings, floors, and general cleaning.
- Window and glass cleaner to polish mirrors, chrome, stainless steel and for sparkling windows too.
- Bathroom cleaner for tackling mineral buildup, hard water stains and soap scum.
- A sturdy pail or bucket.
- Cleaning cloths for dusting and scrubbing.
- A vacuum, a broom, a dust pan, a mop and a scrub brush.
Get the entire family involved in spring cleaning then reward yourselves with a fun family activity when you are done!
