After the end of winter, we usually take time for spring cleaning. How to tackle it and what golden tips do you need to know before it's time for spring cleaning in your home?
Bizarre as it may seem, spring cleaning takes a long time tradition - some researchers noted that the term spring cleaning comes from Persia, namely that the people there practiced these khooneh tekouni (shaking the house) with which they prepared for the coming new year. Other researchers claim that the Jewish practice of thoroughly cleaning the home for the spring holiday of Passover is to blame.
In modern times, the practice of spring cleaning has become established mainly because climate. Before scientists invented the vacuum cleaner, the month of March was considered the time when people opened their doors and windows so yes, strong winds blow away the dust. Since then, March has been considered the month when people do spring cleaning, which is to do a general cleaning at home and get rid of junk.
It sounds simple enough, but people often don't know where to start and how to tackle spring cleaning. Follow these golden tips for a fresh home and it will be much easier for you.
Make a list
Because you are aware that there is a lot to do, it is not clear to you how to start cleaning. Before you start jumping from one room to another, it is advisable to be on you quickly see every room specifically and you make a list of things that should be done arrange in a certain room.
It is important to pay attention while cleaning one room at a time, because this is the only way it will be thoroughly cleaned. Pay special attention to things that no one touched them all winter and drop the ones you cleaned more often.
Organization of "junk"
No one will be surprised if you also have one in your home junk, which you accumulate because it will presumably be useful to you one day. Consider that it's time to finally get rid of her. If this is a challenge for you, we suggest you watch videos online or read books that teach you to always ask yourself if you a certain thing, that you own, but you don't use it, brings joy.
The biggest problem is, of course, with clothes - we advise you that all clothes, accessories and footwear you put it out of the closet and them classify into categories: keep, trash, donate, sell... Look at each piece thoroughly, try it on and ask yourself, does it bring you joy and, based on the answer, postpones it to a certain pile. In this way, you will realize how much stuff do you accumulate?, but them in reality you don't need or you don't wear them.
In addition to the closet, the basement also presents the biggest problems - take a good look at things and ask yourself, how they can benefit you. If they have no useful value, just say goodbye to them.
Cleaning process and cleaners
You probably also try to live in an environmentally friendly way, so we advise you to go to the store and buy foods such as lemon, bicarbonate of soda, vinegar ... and you forget about chemicals that may harm your health.
After you have the cleaners ready, it is recommended that ryou sort by groups, namely with which cleaners you can clean several things at the same time. Those things you clean daily, leave them focus mainly on that, which you haven't touched all winter.
WINDOWS - it is recommended to wash them when it is dark outside, otherwise the sun's rays will dry the cleaner on the glass too quickly and spots will appear.
TRASH CAN - before cleaning it with detergents, it is recommended to soak it in water. Then mix the alcohol and two tablespoons of vinegar in a small bowl. Dip a soft microfiber cloth in the mixture, which you then use to thoroughly clean every crevice.
DECORATIVE PILLOWS - whether you use them or not, they are a bed of dust. Those pillows that you actually use are especially sensitive. It would be appropriate to change them, but since this is not environmentally friendly, you can put them in the blazing sun for a day or in the freezer, because the temperature is supposed to kill the bacteria.
WASHING MACHINE – your washing machine is a bed of detergent residues. Add two cups of vinegar to the drum and the powder/detergent and fabric softener slot, and turn on an empty machine to wash a full cycle at the highest temperature. If it is very dirty, repeat the process.
YOGI – remove the protection from the yogi and vacuum it from one side. Sprinkle baking soda over it, let it sit and vacuum it again. In this way, you will get rid of unpleasant odors. Turn the yogi to the other side and repeat the process. You can wash the yoga protector if it says on the sewn-in instruction sheet that you can wash it.
DISHWASHER – the machine is constantly exposed to heat and moisture, so it is the perfect environment for bacteria. Take out all the removable parts from the machine and start cleaning its interior. Clean the inside with a sponge and wine vinegar, then the removable parts and pour the vinegar into the detergent slot and let the empty machine wash cycle at the highest temperature.
REFRIGERATOR - some individuals don't have the habit of cleaning the fridge more often, so it would be deadly for you to get used to it if you are one of them. First tackle the interior. Throw away all expired food. Mix baking soda and water in a small bowl. Use the resulting paste to clean the interior and removable parts.
TOASTER - for some people, cleaning a toaster is a nightmare, so they often never clean it until it breaks and they buy a new one. If you want to clean it well, we recommend that you unplug it, make soapy water and use a toothbrush to clean hard-to-reach places. Dry it thoroughly before turning it on again.
THE WALLS – dirt also accumulates on the walls, so it is recommended to repaint them. If you don't have time for a thorough cleaning this time, we suggest you simply clean them with a cloth and water. If the dirt is stubborn, you can use mild soapy water or apply the detergent directly to the cloth. Just be careful not to remove the paint from the walls.
