Spring Clean Up And House Maintenance

Spring is coming, the traditional time for home maintenance checks. Well as spring is on the way and you should give your home a good ”spring clean up” at least once a year as part of general home maintenance.
Cleaning the kitchen
Spray the oven with oven cleaner the night before (or according to the instructions on the pack).
Wipe shelves, the front of cupboards and drawers. Then wipe the splashback and range hood with window cleaner.
Clean the cook top with the all-purpose cleaner and a scratch-less scourer
Remove all trays and racks from the oven and place them in a tub or sink with hot water. Then use a scourer to clean. You can then remove the oven grime, which should wipe away easily after being sprayed with oven cleaner the night before.
The fridge is next. Get rid of all old food and jars you never use. Clean the inside of the fridge and freezer with all-purpose cleaner and the outside with window cleaner. If you have an older fridge you may need to defrost it. This takes a few hours so ensure that you store perishables in an esky to keep them from spoiling.
Wipe counters and all appliances with all-purpose cleaner.
Empty the garbage bin and clean it out with disinfectant.
Finally, sweep and then mop the floor.
Cleaning the bathroom
Start by vacuuming everything. This will remove all dust and hair, which is difficult to remove when wet.
Spray bleach and disinfectant in the toilet, leave for 10 minutes and then scrub with the toilet brush before wiping the rim.
Spray all-purpose cleaner on the shower screen and scrub with a bathroom brush. Then rinse with hot water. Repeat if necessary.
Clean bath, shower recess and sink with all-purpose cleaner.
Polish mirrors with window cleaner and a clean rag.
Scrub the floor with a strong cleanser. You might have to get on your hands and knees for this but you’ll be pleased with the result.
Finally mop the floor with soapy water. A string mop works best, as it will reach into awkward corners.
Cleaning living areas and bedrooms
Again, always start at the top and work your way down. Dust and vacuum all corners and surfaces.
Vacuum furniture, lampshades and pictures.
Take down the curtains and either vacuum them or wash them depending on the material.
Remove any rugs and plants. Beat the rugs outside and remove any dead leaves from the plants. You should also give them a light spray of water as they collect a lot of dust.
Vacuum the carpets. If there are permanent stains, now is a good time to get them steam cleaned.
The most efficient cleaning method is room by room. Don’t have a few rooms on the go at once, otherwise you won’t finish anything. As a general rule, always start cleaning from the top down, finishing with the floors.

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