Tips for the perfect spring clean

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Traditionally, the springtime thaw is the perfect time to give your home a deep cleaning.

This intense project can seem like a lot to take on and it can be difficult to get going.

Broken down into a few easy steps, though, spring cleaning can become an efficient and simple process. Work from top to bottom

The best way to clean your whole house is by working from the top to the bottom.

This means is that it is best to leave the floors until you clean things up high. For example, dust a ceiling fan and clean the windows before vacuuming so you don't end up cleaning twice if dust and dirt fall on the floor.

Also, try to start on the second level of your home – bedrooms are easier to start with so you won't get worn out quickly and lose momentum.

Dealing with Windows

In the colder months, the spaces between your glass windowpanes and your safety screens tend to acquire large amounts of dust, dirt, and dead bugs.

When spring comes, opening those windows to let in a breeze can be a shock when you find all the mess that has built up over the winter.

Fixing the grime can be difficult, but with the right tools, it'll be a breeze.

Mr Clean Magic Eraser is the best tool to clean those dirty window spaces.

It whisks dirt away instantly and makes it simple to follow behind with Windex and a paper towel for a perfect clean.

Because of the gross nature of what you're cleaning and the chemicals you're using, it's a good idea to wear a pair of disposable rubber gloves.

Taking care of floors

While vacuuming up the pet hair and dirt on your floors seems like it gets the job done, floors need a good deep cleaning just like everything else at home.

To really give your floors a deep clean, you'll need to do things a little differently. Tile

To really deeply clean a tile floor, you should mop with either a mix of bleach/water or a mix of vinegar/water/lemon juice.

They'll both clean equally well with good mopping, but let your nose choose the mixture you use because you'll be smelling it for awhile.

Carpet

If you want to know that your carpets are squeaky clean, professional steam cleaning is really the only option that is available.

It may seem like an expensive undertaking, but most local steamers have great deals in the springtime – they'll do anywhere from three to six rooms for a bundle price.

These deals will save you money and you won't have to give up on clean carpets.

The process usually takes a few hours and you won't be able to walk on the carpets until they're dry, so plan accordingly.

Hopefully now you have a better guide to getting that great spring clean in your home, so happy cleaning!