Spring Cleaning the Right Way!

By Donna Stark

There is no better time to spring clean your home than now! But don't think about stopping after the windows are washed and the floors are cleaned. There are many more spots that need your attention too, and until they get that attention, your home may never pass that famous, white-glove test. So let's get down and dirty. It's time to get your home cleaner more than ever before! Take a look at some of the spots that you may have overlooked in years past.

Underside of Furniture

The underside of your kitchen table and chairs is often overlooked and may be in need of a desperate cleaning, especially if you have young children and pets. Bits of food, sticky streaks of ketchup, flyaway pet hair ... why you may never have realized how dirty these spots were if you had not taken a look this spring!

Lighting Fixtures

Has your house felt darker lately? Maybe it's because the fixtures on all of your lights need a really good deep cleaning! Take care to safely remove them if you can and wash in warm, soapy water. After rinsing, let them air dry. Don't forget to wipe the dust off the light bulbs too!

Backsplash

You've cleaned the sink, stove, and countertops, but you aren't done yet! Look straight ahead and take notice of the dirt and grime behind everything you just cleaned. Your backsplash gets hit all the time with splatters of grease and clumps of food so give it a quick wipe down. You may be surprised how dirty it really is.

Small Appliances

We use them nearly every day but do they get the cleaning they deserve? Have you even checked how many crumbs are sitting at the bottom of your toaster lately? All of our small appliances work hard so that we can start our mornings right with a cup of joe in one hand and a bagel in another, so treat them well and clean them this spring.

Allergen Collectors

If you are like most people, you probably open your windows to let the fresh air in while you are spring cleaning, and boy, after months of being closed up indoors, it sure does feel good, doesn't it? How effective is it though, when you "air the house out" but still leave all of your allergen collectors sitting around? It's time to wash all of those accent pillows, curtains, and throw rugs and clear them of all the dust and allergens that are making you sneeze!

Spring Cleaning at Its Finest

Put that spring in your step and start your cleaning today! By taking the time to clean all of those spots that tend to get overlooked you can count on passing that white-glove test this year! Happy clean spring to you!

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