Ahhh, Spring is here and it’s the best time to take care of the upkeep items around the house that you’ve been putting off. No time is better than the present.
SNiff out odors. Boil lemon juice in your microwave to eliminate the lingering food odors — grind the lemon rinds down the disposal. Washing the inside of the refrigerator with water and baking soda will also neutralize stale smells. Empty & clean your refrigerator’s drip tray and wash out standing water (from defrost).
Scrub in some Sun. Cleaning the blinds can add a great deal of sun to any room. A solution can be made easily with one part vinegar to eight parts water & a couple drops of liquid dishwashing soap. Fill a spray bottle with the solution and wipe clean with newspaper to avoid streaking.
Better the Bed. Vacuum all mattresses & box springs and flip. Dry-clean mattress pads, dust ruffles and duvet covers. Repeat the process with furniture.
Wash the Walls. Oil, cooking smoke & dust stick to walls and make everything look downright dingy. Wash the walls with an all-purpose cleaner mixed with warm water. Use a clean mop starting at the top corner working your way down the wall to avoid dripping down the already cleaned parts.
Clean the Coils. vacuum grates, coils, and condensers in your stove, furnace & refrigerator (underneath or rear). If a vacuum won’t reach , try a cleaning towel tied to a yardstick.
Just a few tips to get you and your home off to a Springy fresh season.
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