by Bob
24. March 2011 06:39
The first day of spring has just passed March 20th 2011 ,the red robins have been in my yard for at least a week. Now is the time to start my spring cleaning. The first thing to do is to open the windows to let the fresh air in. Using the right tools is the key to doing the job easily and effectively. Pack your tote , carry cleaning supplies in a caddy along with your vacuum and duster.
Make a checklist of chores to get organized. Begin with the rooms that are dirtiest. Take down blinds and dust down and wash window sills. Clean all windows inside and out. Use ammonia and water or vinegar and water. Dry windows in one direction to avoid streaks. Don’t mix cleaning products ammonia and bleach they are toxic. Use the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust heating vents and door frames. The vacuum also is a good tool to remove dust from lamp shades, and upholstered surfaces.
If you haven’t cleaned your carpet in a year, now is the time to use your carpet cleaner. Move the sofa ,beds and other heavy furniture. Pull them away from the wall ,use the crevice tool of your vacuum to dust along the baseboard.
Scrub the shower and tub. Clean shower doors. Clean medicine cabinets. Throw away expired medicines, discard nearly empty bottles. Old prescriptions should not be saved.
Clean the cabinets in the kitchen check spices and other items to see if they have expired. Throw them away. Dust down the ceiling and corner of walls. Take your spring cleaning time to clean grease and spilled food from your walls. Use your vacuum on the front of the coils and motor of your refrigerator to remove dust and dirt. Baking soda will absorb odors for a month or so in your refrigerator.
Always sweep or vacuum a floor before mopping. Wetting dirt will make the floor harder to clean. For wood floors mats at the door are necessary to collect dirt. Frequent dust mopping in high traffic areas is important. The brush attachment on the vacuum can be used.
Don’t forget to put on your favorite music as you clean!
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