YOUR ULTRA SPRING-CLEANING CHECKLIST
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here are few rites of spring more satisfying
than the annual deep clean. For many people,
however, the pleasure comes only after the work is
fi nished. Cleaning your home from top to bottom
may never become eff ortless, but you can make the
project more manageable-and even enjoyable. Th is
printable checklist off ers an overview of everything
you need to know-including information on cleans-
ers, stain removal, fabric care, and storage-to zip
through the process.
Related: How to Organize Every Room in Your
Home
Restock Your Cleaning Supplies
Before you can get to work, you need to make sure
you’re stocked with your must-have cleaning supplies.
On the natural front, baking soda, white vinegar,
and Castile soap are essentials you can use to make
natural cleansers for nearly any spot in the house. A
microfi ber mop, like Libman’s Wonder Mop, makes
easy work of cleaning vinyl, wood, linoleum, laminate,
marble, stone, and ceramic tile—we like that the
After you read through the tips and techniques,
tailor the list to your home and yard. Whether you Wonder Mop’s head is machine-washable, making
prefer to proceed from the attic to the basement or it an eco-friendly alternative to most conventional
alternatives. Plant-based sponges and a reusable spray
start outdoors and wind your way inside, create a
bottle also make most cleaning jobs easier. You’ll also
realistic schedule and focus on one task at a time,
keeping in mind that a single weekend won’t suffi ce. want to stock up on your favorite mild dishwashing
You’ll need several days for more involved projects, detergent and all-purpose cleanser, or else make a
such as shampooing carpets and organizing closets. batch of your favorite DIY solution.
And be sure to enlist the help of family members. Wipe Walls and Ceilings
Use a vacuum to remove dust. Tackle stubborn
Th e tips below outline basic techniques that will
surface grime, especially prevalent in kitchens, with a
help you clean almost every surface (or object) in
any room, leaving your home refreshed from top to solvent-free degreaser (test it fi rst in an inconspicu-
ous area to ensure it won’t mar the surface).
bottom.
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