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Spring is in the air and this brings with it a happyhopeful feeling. For a lot of us, it is accompa-nied by an overwhelming urge to clean. Time togo through the clutter, time to reorganize andrenew. A systematic approach to the task will make iteasier, less stressful and dare we say it...fun!

Here’s some great tips and a handy checklist tomake this year’s spring cleaning a breeze.

Clean Sweep...

Spring Cleaning 101…

For most of us, cleaning is not something we necessarily enjoy. It’s just something that needs to be done. There is some am

ount of enjoyment though from the finished product. A sparkling clean and fresh smelling home brings with it a sense of accomplishment aswell as a sense of pride.The thought of Spring Cleaning can be daunting. What you need to start with is a plan. How many days should you devote to it?Which room will you start in? Cleaning can be extremely time consuming so you need to have an organized plan of attack. If youhave children, get them involved. Put some music on and let them help. Any extra hands are an advantage and it will teach them

that cleaning doesn’t have to be a chore.

Once you start, you’ll find it’s hard to stop. Cleaning out the cupboards gives us the perfect excuse to go through what’s i

nside and

get rid of the clutter. Time to give away and throw away. If the serving dish you keep to use once a year hasn’t been used

in ten,

get rid of it. If the clothes in your cupboards or dresser don’t fit, let them go. The ugly vase you keep to please the aun

t who gave it

to you, it’s time to send it packing.

Cleaning behind and under the furniture gives us a reason to rearrange it. You may be surprised at how just moving things aroundand changing up the accessories can make you fall in love with your home all over again. Bringing in furniture, pillows and

accessories from other rooms can create a fresh new appearance, don’t be afraid to experiment. Move pictures around and

rearrange items on the bookshelves, dusting as you go.Remember to designate an area in your home tostore items that you want to get rid of. Keepseparate piles for throwing away and giving away.

While you’re going through every room, make a

list of any repairs that need to be done. You will need to have all the necessary cleaningsupplies: a bucket, a mop, all purpose cleaner,glass cleaner, rubber gloves, paper towels, abroom, your vacuum, clean soft rags, a goodscrub brush, sponges and scouring pads, atoothbrush and a good quality feather duster.Make sure to wash down all the walls, doors,baseboards and trim. Remove window screensand give all your windows a good wash. Clean theblinds and wash all curtains. This is also a goodtime to change the light bulbs in your fixtures andto clean the inside of your light covers. Also takethe time to change the batteries in your smokealarms and carbon monoxide detectors.Finally, try not to look at spring cleaning as work.Think of it as the beginning of the renewal andrevitalization of the season. Have fun!

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Scrub tub and tub surround

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Clean shower doors or wash shower curtain

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Scrub grout with toothbrush

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Clean toilet, scrub inside the bowl. Clean seat, rim, base, lid and tank

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Wash walls, mouldings, cabinet doors, light fixtures and light switches

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Clean shelves/cabinets. Discard old, unused and expired items

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Soak shower head and drains in a little hot water and TSP

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Scrub sink with sponge. Use toothbrush to clean around faucet and sinkedges. Buff with a dry cloth

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Clean mirrors with glass cleaner

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Sweep/vacuum floors then give floors a good cleaning, don’t forget

corners and behind the toilet

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Wash out garbage can and replace the bag

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Wash decorative towels and clean all accessories

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Clean soap dishes and toothbrush holders, replace decorative soaps

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Wash all bedding

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Vacuum mattress, rotate and flip

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Dust all surfaces, pictures and accessories

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Wash walls, mouldings, doors, light fixtures and light switches

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Clean window treatments, wash windows

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Clean mirrors with glass cleaner

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Store heavy winter clothes, take spring/summer clothes out of storage,label all bins

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Sweep or vacuum all floors and under all furniture

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Clean microwave. Add a rag to a bowl of water and lemon juice. Boil it inthe microwave for 1-2 minutes to steam off stains. Wipe clean.

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Clean stove with oven cleaner, scrub inside and out. Soak element traysand racks. Replace element liners

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Clean the fridge. Discard old or expired foods. Wipe down shelves andcrispers.

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Clean out all drawers and cupboards. Discard unused and unwanteditems. Vacuum interiors and wipe with hot soapy water. Use a liner toprotect surfaces.

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Wash walls, mouldings, cupboard doors, light fixtures and light fixtures

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Scrub sink with a scouring pad to remove stains. Use a toothbrush toclean around faucets and sink edges. Flush drains with boiling water.

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Sweep/vacuum floors then scrub floors, clean corners, scrub grout andreseal as necessary

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Dust all surfaces including artwork, electronics and light fixtures

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Wash walls, mouldings, doors and light switches

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Vacuum furniture, remove cushions from sofas and chairs

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Clean window treatments

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Remove window screens to clean. Wash windows and trim.

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Sweep or vacuum and mop all floors. Steam clean carpets if required

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Polish all wood furniture

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Clean all glass and mirrors.

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