Spring is here and if you haven’t done the spring cleaning yet, now is the perfect moment to start. In its essence, this is a thorough, very detailed clean of your whole property, also known as deep cleaning. Of course, there are some essential tasks that are absolutely mandatory and we have prepared a short list of them.
Decluttering
The very first step of successful spring cleaning is going through all of your stuff and separating the items that you need and want to keep from those that are now good to go. Letting go of a variety of objects can help you feel better on so many different levels. Mentally, your mind is able to relax in a simplistic, clutter-free environment. Emotionally, you may be able to finally release some feelings or memories connected to these objects that were previously holding you back. And of course, you will be doing your body a favour by clearing some physical space and allowing yourself to breathe more easily. Good sleep would follow, which leads to better balanced hormones, well-managed weight, clear focus and a good immune system.
Clean the Appliances
Most of your big household appliances probably don’t get a very frequent scrub. To be fair, they don’t need a clean every week, but once a month or at least once in a few months is a pretty reasonable rate. So, during your spring cleaning, you must pay attention to the oven, the fridge, the freezer, the dishwasher, the washing machine and the tumble dryer. Don’t forget the vacuum cleaner too! Clean the filter and change the bag if it is already halfway full.
Wash the Bedding and the Mattresses
Certainly washing duvets, pillows and mattresses is not an easy job and therefore it is not done as frequently. However, at the change of every season it is wise to arrange for such to be done. This will keep you and your loved ones healthy and improve your sleeping patterns. There are some tricks you can use to keep the puffiness of your duvets and pillows if you decide to wash them at home. Nonetheless, trusting the professionals is always better and saves you much trouble. If you are having the mattresses cleaned, why not add other types of upholstery too, such as the sofa and armchairs. They too need good refreshing.
Clean the Carpets
During your spring cleaning you should absolutely get the carpets professionally cleaned. Your carpet may be the reason why you are getting sick more frequently than usual or sneezing too much. Even if they look completely clean, carpets entrap billions of germs and dust every day, which can cause allergies and other respiratory conditions. At the beginning of spring, the pollen count dramatically increases too, and if you keep the windows open during the day or don’t take your shoes off in the house, those particles can get stuck in the carpet. You will then feel the unpleasant effects at night and every time you stay at home for longer. The best solution for this is professional carpet cleaning. You can also consider steam cleaning as it eliminates almost all known bacteria and viruses.