It is the time of year that everyone is out of hibernation. Everyone is excited and is ready to come out after months of freezing in the winter. As such, it is also the best time to tend to your gardens, start DIY projects, and most importantly, clean the house and make it look brand new.
All throughout the year, we squirrel away a lot of things. Most especially so in the winter during the holiday gift-giving season. Spring is the best time to get rid of all these garbage and get that renewed vibe and energy in the house. Consider these easy spring cleaning tips to make your house look amazing.
Clean the Toilet without Detergents
Use a teaspoon of baking soda in the toilet. It essentially scrubs the dirt off the toilet bowl. Once done, let it sit for a few minutes and then scrub gently. Rinse and then flush.
An unusual alternative to this is to use soda, preferably cola. Make sure the dog or cat does not get access to the toilet or they will drink it.
Segregate and Designate Spaces
You know how it is difficult to clean because the children are always running around? Designate areas where they can play and then assign areas that are off limits. Include plenty of fun toys and games in the play area to keep the kids entertained while you clean.
No one can get in the off-limits section until you have completed cleaning. Then you need to take an area at a time. This strategy also involves setting priorities. Do you want the kitchen to go first? The bedroom? We suggest that you clean the most frequented areas first.
Throw Your Junk Away
One reason a house looks messy is the clutter. We tend to keep papers, receipts, and boxes that we really do not need, thinking that we may need them later. Well, we won’t. If you have not used something for six months, it is very likely that you will never need it.
Go through all your stuff and determine if you really need everything you have around. Go through your closets and throw those clothes that you have never used in a long time. Scour the kitchen and sell those pots and pans and those devices like juicers and coffee brewers that you bought on impulse but never use. If items are usable, donate them to a local charity or list them for sale on sites such as eBay.
Involve Your Whole Family
While you are searching for clutter around, the house, why not involve everybody? Assign tasks to each member and set goals. Have snacks at regular intervals and go through the items each person found that he wants to throw away or sell. It is going to be fun when everybody contributes.
And if people sell enough items, use the proceeds to have a fun day together. Plan a day trip or even a mini-vacation. This inspires everyone to get rid of stuff they really don’t use or need.
Keep the Floor Empty
Only your furniture should touch the floor. This means that notebooks, toys, and all other stuff must go. Keep them in drawers. Organize them. Stack them.
The floor is a walking space and only your cabinets, TV sets, sofas, and closets should touch the floor. You will be amazed at how clean the house will look like once you accomplished this. The house will also look bigger because there is more space.
Keep Two Mats to Maintain Cleanliness
The idea is to keep two mats so everyone can rub their shoes twice. Keep one outside the house. This will pretty much rub off most of the dirt on people’s shoes.
Then keep one inside. This serves as a second pass before a person finally enters the house. Having two mats helps keep dirt off better than just having one.
A few simple spring cleaning tips keep your home looking good as the summer traffic increases. Once the house is clean, visit one of our Home Improvement Shows to get great decorating and renovating ideas! Chat with the vendors, enter contests, and screen potential service people all in one convenient place! Check out the California Home and Garden Show in San Jose, California on April 20, 21, and 22.
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