14 Need To Know Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring is the time of new beginnings so it is the perfect time to refresh your home both on inside and out. It is amazing how a clean and organized home will lift your spirits and make it easier to breathe. Need help to get started?

First thing first, create yourself a schedule of all you want to get done this spring because with how crazy life is you know you will forget at least some of them. Break it all up into a couple of weekends and be realistic about how much time you will need for each project.

Check out these 14 need to know spring cleaning tips for Spring 2019.

Inside the Home

1. Give all the surfaces inside your home a good scrubbing. When you do your weekly cleaning, you are generally rushing through and not moving furniture making sure to clean every inch so now is the perfect time to do a thorough cleaning.
2. Clean up that clutter. Use this time to streamline your life so it is easier to stay on top of everything, including those piles of laundry and paperwork. Commit to at least an hour a day to keeping the house tidy and you will start to feel some of your stress slip away.
3. Organize your books. If you are running out of space in your bookshelves and all your books are just crammed into any available space, then it is time to get your books in order. Carve out a few hours on a Saturday or a Sunday and make a pile of old books that you can donate and then organize the rest as neatly as you can in your bookshelves.
4. Always work from top to bottom. Be sure to brush away any cobwebs and dust your ceilings and fans before you doing anything else so the dust flies downward and you don’t have to re-clean anything later. Then dust your furniture and woodwork before vacuuming.
5. Be sure to use a HEPA Vacuum. For the most thorough cleaning, you should use a high-quality HEPA vacuum that removes allergens and air impurities and not just dust and dirt.
6. Choose green cleaning products to cut down on the chemicals in your home. A steam cleaner that only uses hot water vapor to clean can be a great cleaning tool. You can also make your own green cleaning products using a combination of white distilled vinegar, baking soda and water.
7. Don’t forget to clean your walls and windows too. You can use a damp towel to wipe down the walls and any blinds you might have installed. You should also remove and wipe down all your windows and screens. Did you know you can easily use a steam cleaner with a squeegee tool to clean your windows?
8. In the kitchen, be sure to wipe down all your cabinets and clean out and wipe down the shelves in your refrigerator. For stainless steel appliances, only use gentle cleaners so you don’t scratch up the surfaces.
9. While giving your bathrooms a deep clean, it is also a good time to change your shower curtain and go through your medicine cabinets and drawers and throw away any expired items.
10. Don’t forget that the air in your home also needs a refresher. This is the perfect time to replace all HVAC filters. And be sure to choose new filters with a high MERV rating to give you the cleanest air possible.

Outside the Home

When thinking about spring cleaning tips for 2019, don’t forget the outside of your home too.

1. It is the perfect time for tree trimming. This is the perfect time of year to inspect all the trees and shrubs on your property and see if any of them are in danger of falling. You don’t want to wait until a big storm hits to start worrying about this. Call a tree removal service company to come out and cut down any worrisome trees.
2. If you didn’t take care of all the leaves in the fall, do it now so that your yard and patio or porch are ready for barbecues and hanging out.
3. Clean gutters and downspouts. You should be doing it in the fall and the spring every year. Leaves and debris that can get caught in your gutters and downspouts might seem like a small problem, but if you ignore them, you will end up with water damage to your home and damage to the gutters themselves.
4. Schedule exterior repairs. Walk around the house giving it a good once over and make a list of any damage to the roof, siding and foundation of your home. Then schedule those repairs as soon as possible.

With all your spring cleaning, if you have allergies, you should protect yourself with rubber gloves and masks, protective clothing, anything that will protect you from a severe allergic reaction.

Refresh the Look of Your Home Too

Besides all this deep cleaning and organizing, the spring is also the perfect time to refresh the look of your home too. It doesn’t have to be a complete revamping. Think a new color on the walls in your family room or new throw pillows in the living room. If you have wood floors throughout your home, replacing the rugs can really give your home a fresh look and style.

Cowhide rugs are a great addition to any home. With the variety of colors and patterns available, you will be able to find one that suits the look of any room in your home. Another great thing about cowhide rugs is that are soft and supple and rich in color which will give your home an extra layer of sophistication and elegance. They are also very easy to care for and very durable to boot. All you need to do is vacuum them regularly and use a damp cloth to clean up any messes. When taken care of properly, cowhide rugs can last you generations.

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