It’s Almost Spring! Let’s Get Ready To Clean!
While most of us try to keep our homes, some version of 'clean and organized' (or at least 'clean enough'), there are a few things that always get left out of our constant, cleaning rotation. Moving large items or hitting the random stuff like between the sofa cushions, might not always be a priority when we’re dusting and vacuuming those few moments of the week that we get to clean. Annually setting aside one time of the year (say, Spring), and ensuring that you get to all of those forgotten tasks can be easily accomplished and will feel good to do.
You can decide how to break up your Spring cleaning, Whether you want the entire family to pitch in and get it knocked out in one weekend, or stretched out over a week or even a month (a little here and little there), the end result will be the same: a clean and happy home. Think about what time frame and chore lists are best for your family and make it work for you.. there’s no right or wrong way to go about it. Play some music to make it go faster, set a timer and work a little at a time, or make a plan to reward yourself at the end of the cleaning process for a job well done!
YOUR QUICK GUIDE TO SPRING CLEANING:
Around the House
-Wash windows inside and out. Wipe down the sills. To clean window screens, rub them with kerosene on both sides, and then rinse them with soap and water. Make sure to do this in a well-ventilated area, preferably outside.
-To revive drab drapes, take them down, remove hooks and run them through an air-fluff cycle in the dryer with a damp towel (to attract the dust) for 15 minutes. Re-hang immediately. Wipe blinds with a damp cloth.
-Dust your home thoroughly. Take everything off shelves, tabletops and dressers to dust. Now is also the time to get to all the places you've been neglecting throughout the year, including ceiling fans, above kitchen cabinets and baseboards and doorways.
-Wash out trash cans. To really clean garbage cans, spray them with a hose and dump out the water. Next, spray the inside with a disinfectant spray, scrub with a handled brush and rinse. Leave them upside down to dry.
-Move furniture away from walls and clean underneath.
-Deep clean your flooring. Have your carpets professionally cleaned and wax wooden floors
-Clean upholstered furniture. Vacuum pillows, as well as underneath the cushions. Look for stains and clean according to the care label.
In the Kitchen
-Clean inside the refrigerator. The best cleaner is a combination of abrasive salt and bubbly soda water.
-If there's lime buildup around the faucet, lay paper towels over the fixture and soak it with vinegar, letting it set for one hour. The deposits will soften and become easier to remove.
-To clean chrome, glass or stainless steel appliances, fill a spray bottle with a mixture of 50 percent rubbing alcohol and 50 percent water.
-Use a toothbrush to remove softened food from around the burners, knobs and dials on the stove top.
-Set your oven to self-clean. Be sure to wipe up major spills before setting it to self-clean.
-Organize your pantry, and throw out any expired foods.
In the Bathroom
-Spray a generous amount of bathroom spray or pine cleaner to the shower or bathroom walls. Allow cleaners to stand while other work is being done. Then go back and start scrubbing.
-To remove hard-water scale or mildew on showerheads, faucetheads and drains, soak them in vinegar. If the head isn't removable, position a plastic bag filled with vinegar over it and tape it shut.
In the Bedroom
-Over time, mattresses can wear unevenly. So, extend the life of your mattress by vacuuming it and turning at least four times per year, alternating between end-over-end and side-over-side rotation.
-Launder bedding and pillows. If you change bedding for the season, air out the spring blankets before putting them on bed. Store winter bedding after having it cleaned.
-Switch out cool-weather clothing for warm-weather clothes. Be sure to wash or dry-clean winter clothing before storing.
In the Home Office
-Get important papers in order. Set aside all tax return information so it's handy. Store any files from last year that need to be saved.
Outside the House
-Sweep porch and deck, as well as around doors and windows to get rid of cobwebs and debris.
-Wash outdoor furniture. Mild dishwashing detergent should work for most materials, but check your care labels to be sure.
Be sure to check out our calendar online and see all of the amazing, fresh, colorful paintings we have coming up! These beauties are sure to get you in the mood for the upcoming season and will add a gorgeous, pop of fun and color into your home, updating it for the warm weather!
We hope to see you soon for a class at our studio if you’re looking for something fun to do in or around the Naperville area! We make the perfect event for everything from a fun and unique date night, an awesome girls’ night out experience, and we even offer private events! When you view our classes on our website, you’ll be viewing our schedule for our public classes, but you can also book a painting party with the guest list of your choice! Come in to celebrate a birthday, bridal shower, reunion, retirement, and more with friends and family, sharing their artistic sides, together. Make memories that will last a lifetime with a souvenir to treasure forever with one our classes.
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We also play host to tons of corporate events, too! Why not book your next work party or team building event with us? We offer several styles of paintings that incorporate team building strategies, encouraging the whole office to work together, creating a stunning world of art!
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