Spring Cleaning

Spring cleaning is a great time to complete those chores you've been putting off all year — or in some cases, for the last few years. The process can be overwhelming at times, but if you create a list of projects and complete a few each day, the spring cleaning process can be quite manageable and even fun! Here is a helpful list to get you started:

Wash your blankets, comforters and rugs, and have your carpet shampooed and floors waxed.

Clean all walls, ceilings and woodwork, including baseboards. Repair any cracks in the plaster.

Empty everything out of the refrigerator and freezer. Throw away any unused or expired items and place the rest in a cooler. Scrub down all interior surfaces, including around the doors.

Clean and sweep under the refrigerator and other heavy appliances like your washer and dryer.

Empty your kitchen cabinets and closets, and discard any unused items or stale chips or cereal. While you're at it, organize your spices and put them in alphabetical order for easy access.

Dry-clean all curtains and draperies, and wash your windows inside and out.

Dust furniture, ceiling fan blades, light fixtures and window blinds.

Go through your closets and wash and pack away all out-of-season clothing.

Re-caulk tubs, showers and sinks. Also, fix your leaky faucets and remove any water or rust stains in these areas.

Tighten loose doorknobs, pulls on drawers and cabinets, towel racks, switch plates and outlet covers.

If you have a garage, clean it out. Create efficient storage for sporting goods, camping equipment and garden tools.

It's also important that you enjoy yourself during spring cleaning. Turn up your favorite music, open your windows for some fresh air and have fun! If you're looking for more cleaning or home maintenance tips, contact me today.

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