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April 12th, 2021 by

Use these tips to make your spring cleaning manageable and efficient!

Warm weather, blooming flowers, serenading birds — spring is all about putting behind the dark days of winter and embracing new beginnings. But before you bust open your windows to let in that fresh air, gather your cleaning supplies and give your home a much-needed refresh. Yes, we're talking about spring cleaning! It can feel like a daunting task, but there are many ways to make the process easier. Here are our real estate agents' spring cleaning tips to get you started.

  • Make a Schedule
    The most effective way to deep clean your home is to approach it room by room. Create a checklist for each room and break down the work into short, highly productive chunks. Focus on areas that need extra attention and those that were largely neglected over the winter.
  • Organize and Declutter
    Decluttering is one of the biggest parts of spring cleaning. Set aside some time to go through the cabinets and closets in your home. Donate, sell, toss, or put away the items you won't need regularly. Organize your closets and make sure the items you're keeping are stored attractively.

  • Gather Cleaning Supplies
    Take a look around your home and identify special surfaces or materials that might be damaged by traditional cleaning solutions, like brass, granite, or leather. Also make note of areas that might need extra tools or solutions, such as stains on carpeting or dingy grout in the bathroom. Once you know what you need, get all the cleaning supplies at once so that nothing stops you when your cleaning operation is underway.

  • Work Top to Bottom
    When you're doing your spring cleaning, it's good practice to start high and work your way down. This will keep you from having to reclean the floor, furniture, and other surfaces.  If your vacuum has an extension hose, use it to get dust and cobwebs from your ceilings, fans, and walls first. Then dust your furniture, wet-clean your wooden floors, and shampoo your carpets to get rid of grime.

  • Don't Forget the Windows
    One thing you absolutely must spring clean is the windows. But don't just wipe down the inside, make sure you take to the outdoors and scrub each pane inside and out. Also, remove and launder draperies, dust the blinds, get rid of cobwebs and dust, and scrub any sills inside and out. Clean windows will let in that gorgeous spring sunlight and breeze.

  • Don't Fear Cleaning Your Kitchen
    Kitchens are generally the main hub of the home, so it's no surprise that they are constantly getting dirty. Spring cleaning presents a great opportunity to really get in there and tackle what may feel like an insurmountable task. Gather your supplies, put on your favorite upbeat album, and give your kitchen the love it deserves.
    • Go through your fridge, pantry, and cupboards to eliminate expired and unwanted food
    • Wipe down all exterior surfaces, including your range hood, cabinets, shelves, countertops, tables, and chairs
    • Defrost the freezer and clean refrigerator shelves
    • Wipe down your coffeemaker, microwave, and other appliances that live on the countertop
    • Clean dishwasher interior
    • Scrub the stovetop and clean your oven
    • Organize countertop and cabinet contents
    • Take out the trash and wash the cans

  • Give Your Bathrooms a Bath
    The bathroom is another room that most people loath cleaning, but you cannot, in good conscience, skip over it while spring cleaning. Here's a checklist to make scrubbing every part of your bathroom conquerable:
    • Remove and launder shower curtains, window curtains, bath mats, and towels
    • Declutter, wipe down, and reorganize cabinets
    • Scrub the toilet, shower, sinks, and tub
    • Scrub down tile grout
    • Vacuum heating and exhaust vents
    • Dust all surfaces, including ceiling corners and wall hangings
    • Polish mirrors, shower doors, faucets, and any other glass and metal surfaces

Spring is the perfect time to sell your home, and having a sparkling, squeaky clean space sends the unspoken signal that your home is well-maintained. If you're adding your home to the list of South Bend homes for sale this spring, contact us to learn about the home selling process.

Categories: Home Improvement
Tags: Cressy & Everett, South Bend IN, Home improvement
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