Published March 19, 2020
Nothing feels quite as satisfying as coming home to a clean house. Since cleaning your house from top to bottom can be overwhelming — not to mention, time-consuming — take it room by room (or appliance by appliance) with these tried-and-tested spring cleaning tips. No matter if you have five minutes to freshen up or an entire weekend to spare, give all your home's trouble spots a refresh with these cleaning how-tos from Carolyn Forte, director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab.
And while you might not think about cleaning your reusable shopping bags or vacuum on a regular basis, spring cleaning season is the perfect time to spruce up your daily go-tos, especially since they collect dirt and grime just like everything else. QUICK AND EASY DEEP CLEANING TIPS YOUR DOORMATS Trap more dirt by using two mats, one outside the door and one inside. To refresh, hose off and air-dry mats. Vacuum indoor ones on both sides — going over the back will push trapped dirt out onto the floor where it will be easier to pick up YOUR WINDOWS Wait for an overcast day and start on the shady side of the house, as direct sun can lead to streaks.
"Raise blinds or shades and wash windows with glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth," says Carolyn Forte , Director of the Cleaning Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. "Then lower the blinds and vinyl shades and dust with a duster like Swiffer and finish by vacuuming fabric shades and drapes. YOUR KITCHEN SINK Got kitchen stink you just can't kick? Try running a couple of lemon rind slivers through your garbage disposal and follow with cold water to dispel the smell.
YOUR MICROWAVE Enough with the tomato sauce stains — this trick will make cleaning 'em up easier. Place large microwave-safe bowl with 1 cup of water and a chopped-up lemon, lime, or orange or several tablespoons of vinegar inside. Turn the appliance on high for several minutes or until the solution boils and the window is steamy, then let it sit to cool for 15 minutes before opening the door. Remove and wipe out the inside and outside with a sponge YOUR GROCERY BAGS Reusable grocery bags cut down on wasteful plastic, but they can get grimy with time.
Run your reusable bags through the washer regularly to remove any lingering food bacteria, turning them inside out before you toss them in. Pay attention to the bag's fabric when selecting a dryer setting. YOUR COUNTER TOPS Dig out the granite polish to restore shine and help repel stains on your kitchen surfaces. For daily wipe-downs, use a specialized cleaner, like GH Seal star Weiman Granite & Stone Daily Cleaner & Polish .
The mild formulas cut grease and remove surface stains without the damaging effects of vinegar or ammonia, and they won’t leave behind a dull film like ordinary dish soap can YOUR CUTTING BOARDS If you think that nasty mark is permanent, you're wrong. Run the cut side of a lemon over the board to remove food stains and smells. Want an extra cleaning oomph? Sprinkle it with salt or baking soda first YOUR FRIDGE You probably wipe down your fridge's interior shelving on the regular already, but don't forget about the rest.
Pop out the door shelves and bins, and wash in warm, soapy water to get rid of food bacteria and spillage. RELATED: The Best Way to Organize a Fridge YOUR POTS & PANS Soften burned-on residue by adding water and dish liquid to your cookware and letting it simmer on the stove. Use Brillo pads to remove any remaining stuck-on bits. Ketchup (yes, really!) helps dissolve tarnish on copper pots and other copper cooking accessories.
Just massage the red sauce over the surface and add a pinch of salt to your polish if you come across exceptionally stubborn spots. RELATED: How to Clean a Burnt Pot or Pan YOUR OVEN Use your appliance's self-cleaning function to remove stubborn, baked-on grime. If your oven doesn't have one, place a hot, wet cloth on top of burned spots to help soften the gunk. Then scrub with a heavy-duty pad and wipe dry. RELATED: How to Clean an Oven Quickly TO View the full article please click the link below: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/g3345/spring-cleaning-tips/?fbclid=IwAR2C_3ksJSnC1WO00ZhscAEmAoZo92zTmbLKesp7tz85JLysSPpqy89_hgI&slide=10 Click the Link Below to Sign up for our amazing Bio Monthly New Letter - Full of helpful Hints and Tips just like what you've read above https://jennybrunet.myhomehq.biz/single-newsletter/design-trends-decorating-a-small-space