Top 10 Spring Cleaning Tips
Spring cleaning is essential to keeping a healthy home. Deep cleaning each spring expels dust and dirt that has accumulated throughout the winter months. The idea is to remove embedded dirt, dust and contaminants missed during your regular maintenance cleaning. THE MAIDS of Naples, FL Home Services offers the following 10 essential spring cleaning tasks.
Organize closets. Reorganize closets, removing items that you have “slightly” outgrown or have not worn in the past two years. Check expiration dates on medications and remove old lotions, shampoos or cosmetics.
Clean vents and registers. Dust and dirt quickly collect in registers and air vents, which can circulate into the air. For regular cleaning, use the brush attachment and your vacuum. For a thorough clean, remove metal vents from wall and wash in warm soapy water, dry and reattach.
Clean carpets. Regular carpet cleaning helps maintain the life of your carpet and improve indoor air quality, which in turn decreases the likelihood of allergy and asthma symptoms. If you do not own a carpet cleaner, consider renting a machine or hiring a professional.
Wash windows. Wash windows inside and out. Use a drop of liquid dish soap per two gallons of water and a good squeegee. You will get the best results if you wash windows on a cloudy, not sunny day, because sunlight dries the glass quickly, causing it to streak.
Wash linens. Wash bedding, curtains and shower liners according to fabric instructions. Remove extra blankets from the bed only needed during the cold winter months.
Vacuum mattresses. Dust, dander and dust mites build up in your mattress. Vacuum your mattress using the upholstery attachment on your vacuum cleaner. This draws air through the mattress and unsettles dust and dirt.
Clean ceiling fans and light fixtures. Turn off your light then remove the light bulbs and light casing. Vacuum the tops of ceiling fan blades and inside ceiling lamp globes. Put a washcloth in the bottom of your sink to prevent damage then wash glass fixtures with warm soapy water.
Clean wastebaskets. Empty all trash containers. Clean and disinfect inside and out with warm, soapy water and a neutral disinfectant.
Clean cupboards and drawers. Vacuum crumbs, dust and hair, then wash the bottom and inside of each drawer and cupboard using a solution of two tablespoons vinegar per one quart of water and wipe dry.
Clean range hood. To release trapped grease and odors, wash range hood and fan with warm water and vinegar then rinse well. Remove the metal filter, soak in warm water, vinegar and a few drops of liquid dish detergent and then rinse well before replacing.
About THE MAIDS of Naples, FL Home Services:
THE MAIDS Home Services, founded in 1979, is the most trusted name in home services due to their consistent quality service and premium products which meet or exceed customers’ expectations. THE MAIDS of Naples, FL promises to deliver a cleaner, healthier, happier and more comfortable home…guaranteed because “Nobody Outcleans The Maids.” For more information, visit THE MAIDS of Naples, FL Home Services’ web site at www.themaidsofnaples.com or call 1-239-774-6243
