As a season associated with new beginnings, spring is the ideal time to dust off the chills of winter and rejuvenate your home.
If your cleaning routine has been in hibernation for the past few months, we have the perfect 5 tips to kick off your spring-cleaning adventure.
The Top Tips to Start Your Spring Clean
As a season associated with new beginnings, spring is the ideal time to dust off the chills of winter and rejuvenate your home.
If your cleaning routine has been in hibernation for the past few months, we have the perfect 5 tips to kick off your spring-cleaning adventure.
Kitchen
Clean The Oven
You only need to do this job once every 6 months or so as long as you give the oven a quick wipe down after very use.
Our method involves the use of white vinegar and baking soda as a non-toxic option to getting your oven in great condition. You can learn more here.
Clean The Microwave
To quickly clean and disinfect your microwave, cut a lemon in half and put it in a microwave-safe bowl with water. Cook for a couple of minutes until you see steam.
Remove the bowl (careful, it will be hot!) and give the inside of the appliance a good wipe down. Take the plate out for a clean, too.
Clean The Fridge and Freezer
Spring is the perfect time to freshen up your fridge and freezer. Don’t forget to take all of the shelves out as well and get rid of any expired items.
You can keep those funky fridge smells at bay using this simple tip. Fill a bowl halfway with baking soda and pop it in the corner of a shelf – the baking soda will absorb those bad smells overnight.
Cleaning your fridge doesn’t have to be such a massive chore. You can even get it cleaned using natural products – here’s how.
Declutter The Pantry
Take all contents out of the pantry, organise them into categories, wipe the shelves down and put contents back into the pantry.
Make the most of storage containers and arrange them in a way that works for you.
While it can be a tough task, it makes pantry maintenance so much easier in the long run. We’ve got some more detailed instructions here.
Bathroom
Unclog Drains
It’s not an enjoyable task but if you haven’t done it for a while, you definitely need to take it on.
Clean Behind The Toilet
This one is self-explanatory, but unfortunately behind the toilet is a spot often missed during your regular weekly cleans.
Don't Forget The Shower Screen
A simple combination of water, baking soda and dishwashing detergent does a superb job of breaking down stubborn soap scum on your shower screen.
Create a runny paste and apply it to your screen with a soft brush. Leave for up to 30 minutes and rinse with warm water.
Grout Scrub
A simple mix of water and Baking Soda (a couple of tablespoons per 500mls) can create some magic on your tiled surfaces. Put an old toothbrush or scrubbing brush to work on your grout to get a great result.
Bedroom
Change The Beddings
Take all of your winter bedding off the bed and give it a wash before replacing with summer sheets.
Vacuum Your Mattress
When your bedding is off, sprinkle Baking Soda generously across the surface, let it sit for an hour before vacuuming up. This will help freshen up your mattress and treat any odours.
Want a more thorough clean? The Electrodry Healthy Mattress Cleaning Service can treat dust mites, bacteria and germs for up to 6 months.
Clean Out The Closet
Remove everything out from underneath, vacuum and only return what you need to back under the bed.
Closets
Clean out the Closets
Filter through your clothes and towels and donate or throw out everything you or the family no longer need, have grown out of or is damaged.
Remember that you can reuse old clothing or towels for cleaning around the house.
Laundry
Clean Behind The Washing Machine and Dryer
It’s an area often neglected but it makes total sense that it needs to be cleaned. Dust or wipe down as needed.
Clean Your Washing Machine
Keeping a clean washing machine is important for a couple of reasons. Soap residue from washing powder or liquid can build up in your machine over time, particularly if the machine has never been cleaned.
Washing machines can also be breeding grounds for salmonella and other germs, as bacteria can get trapped in the film that detergents leave behind.
Follow our guide on naturally getting your washing machine clean.
Spruce Up After The Spring Clean
Clean Behind The Washing Machine and Dryer
Here comes the fun part. Now that you’ve gotten the place clean, invest in items that embrace the aesthetics of spring. Put some bright flowers in a vase and place them on the dining or coffee table. Place an indoor plant or two around the home or buy some cushions for the lounge or the bedroom to envigorate the space with some colour.
Invest a little more time if you have it and tackle some bigger projects around the home to give your home a rejuvenating lift. Paint the front door a fresh colour or repaint or repurpose old furniture.
