How to Spring Clean and Disinfect Your House

Spring cleaning time is here again, and we know you are anxious to get started. We have put together this How-to list of things so you don’t miss anything. Each step is broken down into rooms, and your home will sparkle for your efforts. What a great shine and sense of accomplishment you will have when everyone comments on how nice your home is.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Water and Bucket
• Cleaning Solution unless you use our natural recipe (see tips below)
• Window or Glass Cleaner
• Rags-we use old T-shirts cut up
• Ladder or Step stool
• Wood Polish
• Toilet brush
• Scrubby
• Paper Towels

1. This step is for all rooms.
   * Wash inside of reachable windows, sills, ledges and tracks
   * Wash glass doors and sidelights inside and out
   * Vacuum all window treatments (ex: blinds, drapes)
   * Hand wash all reachable light fixtures and ceiling fans
   * Spot wash walls and or wallpaper
   * Wipe light switch plates for finger smudges
   * Hand wash woodwork including baseboards, doors, banisters and exterior of cabinets
   * Polish furniture with polish and rag
   * Clean all knickknacks
   * Picture frames dusted and polished
   * Turn and vacumn mattresses and put on Spring sheet sets
   * Cobwebs should be removed both high and low
   * Hand wash mini or wood blinds
   * Empty and wash trash cans
   * Vacuum upholstered furniture
   * Vacuum and edge all carpets and rugs
   * Vacuum sweep and mop all hard floors
   * Wash throw rugs and mats or replace with new
   * If you have a fireplace, it is time to clean that too. Put a nice candle arrangement in it if you like.

2. This step is for your Bathrooms
   * Clean and disinfect sinks and vanities
   * Disinfect toilet inside and out
   * Remove buildup from showers and tubs
   * Polish mirrors and chrome fixtures
   * Track lighting should be dusted and clear bulbs wiped clean

3. This step will shine up your Kitchen
   * Clean and disinfect sinks and counter tops
   * Clean range top and hood
   * Disinfect microwave inside and out
   * Polish exposed sides of appliances and counter décor
   * Refrigerator should be cleaned and disinfected
   * Clean inside oven and or range top
   * Wash then polish cabinets

Tips & Warnings

• Magic erasers are optional. We use those on our walls and everywhere else.
• Use our Natural cleaning solution recipe at http://www.ehow.com/how_2224425_clothes-clean-softnaturally.html
• Always work in a well ventilated area, as combining chemical solutions can create toxic fumes. Running the bathroom and kitchen fan or the house ventilation fan will help in this.

[MidniteWriter]

on 5/22/2008 I'm doing that now, better late than never. Good tips. thanks!

[MidniteWriter]

on 3/30/2008 I wish I knew how to get rid of mold in the windowsills!!

[AudreyBrown]

on 3/24/2008 Is it sick that I LOVE spring cleaning? Good tips, I don't normally think to wash windows with a solution other than Windex! :)

[Chaddy]

on 3/24/2008 This is a great article - but the organizer in me will still have to write my version lol! Great job!

[Blackbear]

on 3/23/2008 5 stars! I'll be saving this!