Spring is the season to open up your windows and do some of the deeper residential cleaning that’s been overlooked for the past year. Taking the time to perform this task will make your home a healthier place to live. Here are a few projects to undertake during your spring cleaning.

What Projects Are Best for Spring Cleaning?  

1. Windows & Window Treatments

Take down your curtains and fabric window treatments, then follow the label’s directions for washing them. Iron or steam them before hanging them back up.

Wipe down your blinds and shades using a microfiber cloth and a cleaning solution designed for the material. Also, wipe the tracks, remove and hose off the screens, and wash the windows themselves.

2. Upholstered Furniture

Follow the labeled directions for cleaning all throw pillows, throw blankets, and sofa cushions. Most throw pillows have covers that can be removed and put into the wash. Use the hose attachment on your vacuum cleaner to pull all the dust out of cushions and pillows that cannot be washed, and to suck crumbs out of the cracks in the furniture.

3. Refrigerator

You likely wipe down the exterior of your appliances on a regular basis, but the interiors need a deep clean. Remove everything from your fridge and freezer, then wipe down the interior with a disinfectant. Defrost any ice buildup inside the freezer.

4. Oven & Range

Set the oven on the self-cleaning cycle, then scrub anything left behind with the appropriate cleaner. Do this with the windows open and hood ventilation on, since oven cleaner contains strong chemicals.

Soak the racks and stovetop burners (if you have a gas range) in a solution of warm water, then rub them down with a sponge. Pull the entire appliance away from the wall if it’s a freestanding unit, then clean under and behind it.

5. Refuse Bins

Wait until after trash day when your bins are empty, then pour some vinegar and mild dish soap into the bins. Use your hose on the highest setting to wash down the interior and exterior.

Use a scrub brush to rub down the entire bin with the vinegar and soap solution. Rinse them off and let them dry in the sun before putting anything in them.

 

A thorough residential cleaning is no easy task, which is why this work should be left to a professional cleaning company. Mumz Cleaning Service in Port Monmouth, NJ, will conduct in-depth cleaning that targets often-forgotten spots in your house. Their full range of services includes general home cleaning, windows, rugs, and carpets. Learn more on their website or call (855) FOR-MUMZ to schedule your spring cleaning.