With the arrival of spring, it's time to tackle a comprehensive cleaning of the house. Now, you can freely open the windows, ventilate the home, and address items that are challenging to wash. Spring cleaning is especially vital because during this season, the house is filled with allergens. Additionally, it's difficult to thoroughly clean the house in winter, and dust accumulates in inaccessible places. Yes, spring is the best time to deep clean your home, and our blog will be your guide in this endeavor.
How to Prepare for House Cleaning?
It's natural to desire a thorough clean, but the house is very messy in the spring, and you might not know where to start cleaning. The mess is less noticeable in winter, but now it will really bother you. That is why you should tidy up the house before spring cleaning. After tidying up, it's necessary to develop a cleaning plan. A plan will help you prioritize, identify problem areas, and start cleaning consistently.
House Cleaning Methods
Seasonal allergens add to the dust that accumulates in winter, which can seriously affect your health. We offer a list that will help you get rid of allergens and clean your house thoroughly:
1. Windows - Choose cloudy weather to clean the windows, as the hot sun will dry the cleaning solution quickly and leave streaks on the window. If you don't want to use chemicals, make a solution: ¼ cup rubbing alcohol, 1/3 cup vinegar, and distilled water. This solution will not cause allergies and will thoroughly clean the windows.
2. Surfaces - Once a year, you should thoroughly clean the baseboards, door frames, and walls. You can use a sponge and dishwashing liquid mixed with warm water to clean.
3. Carpets - Carpets attract a lot of dust, so professional cleaning is necessary every 12-18 months. In addition to keeping the house clean, you will avoid allergens and maintain the quality of the carpet.
4. Nooks and crannies - In every home, there are corners that we are too lazy to reach when cleaning, and we avoid them because they are not visible. Keep in mind that these corners are a haven for allergens, and be sure to clean them thoroughly.
Cleaning All Rooms
Cleaning each room requires a unique approach. Since you decided to do a general cleaning of the house in the spring, follow our instructions so that you don't miss any details:
- Bedroom - Dust nests under the mattress, so turn it over, wipe it with a slightly damp cloth, and air it out. Mattresses, blankets, and pillows can either be taken to the laundry or taken out for airing. Don't forget to wash the curtains too.
- Bathroom - You can tidy up the bathroom at any time, but now is the best time to throw away things you no longer use. Change bath rugs and shower curtains, or wash and dry them. Clean the tiles with special solutions because dirt is always stuck there, and it may become dirty in the future.
- Kitchen Cleaning - To spring clean your kitchen, declutter your pantry, kitchen cabinets, and drawers. Be sure to throw out old spices and expired products. Do not forget to thoroughly clean the refrigerator and freezer because it is the cleanliness of the refrigerator that creates a clean kitchen. Vacuum the floor under and behind the refrigerator.
Keep in mind that to make the house easy to clean in the future, be sure to keep a minimum of order and do not accumulate things that you no longer use. With this approach, the house will no longer be too cluttered and dusty in any season.
If you don't have the time or energy to thoroughly clean your house, you can use the cleaning service at partner companies at a discount with Archi Card. Archi Card is a discount card that is given as a gift to all Archi residents upon purchasing an apartment in Archi. With this card, you can enjoy discounts on repair materials, appliances, furniture, decor, lighting in partner stores, and get the various services you need.