Spring is finally here, which means that after months of travel in dirty gray and snowy mountains winter days, which eventually rewarded with longer days, the flowers and brighter light streaming through our windows open. But instead of our homes feel refreshed, like the sun, the attention to something we have not managed to turn to see the moment: the layer of dirt and grime in the winter accumulated. "In the spring, the sun shines and shows all the dust!" Said Bridget Bodoano, a designer based in London and author of a spotless house. And for those of us hate something about spring cleaning, it makes us more energy and inspiration to give a season restarts our homes. "I think we all suffer from low energy consumption during the winter months as in-and-nature of our energy levels rise in spring, and we want a new beginning," Bodoano said. Here he shares to seek his checklist, so completely and painlessly as possible clean the house from top to bottom.
1. Update he thought.
Instead the process of spring cleaning of fearing to change your point of view: "A big clear-out and cleanliness is good for the soul," he says Bodoano "I think the thing is that it is an event, a celebration of her. to enjoy the house and a ritual. it is also to declutter a good opportunity to organize its businesses, and the way to enhance any room, "she said, and no one is exempt." even if the god or Goddess longer house awareness, there will be some top-shelf with a trace of dirt, and if you're a bum, which gives you the chance to save its reputation! "
2. Set aside one week - end.
Bodoano proposes to do the lifting of all items on your list of things on a weekend. "Take two days and are taking it regularly, so an early start on the first day. Align the second afternoon in time for a long bath and prepare to complete a festive meal," says Bodoano. "And if necessary, send a reluctant partner, children, roommates and pets for a few days."
3. Do - make sure you are stocked.
"Preparation for the storage of equipment and cleaning agents", Bodoano said. "A large cleaning gives you the perfect excuse to enjoy keeping some new elements like a glamorous duster or a large apron with pockets flaps and hand tools." Make sure that you also comes to the surface cleaning is necessary, plus a vacuum, mop, rags (or old shirts) cleaning, to make a solid dusting ceiling fans and curtains stool, and gloves to protect hands and nails.
4. the big things to fight first.
Start with the most important tasks of the list, as they often are harmful to your home. Moreover, the fight against the most intensive tasks when they feel fresh and more energy to their manageable list at the weekend.
Turn off the heat and open the windows to refresh stale air, promote blood circulation and stimulate all the dust that is set before the match. Wash windows inside and out, to lose those winter layers of dirt and allow more light. Clean the refrigerator and freezer up and down, the cleaning of surfaces and throw everything past its best, and a thorough cleaning of the oven. Do more work than usual cleaning baths, problems such as mortars or coatings moldy shower curtain addressing.
Take curtains and other window coverings. Window frames and cornices dust, wash the whole machine wash curtains, and the rest in the cleaning (or at least the dust from outside shake) Send. Clean the top of the ceiling fans, not to drive the dust that the first time you turn it on. Then direct your attention to the broom tiled floors, wood and linoleum; hit the outside carpets; and vacuum the carpets and large rugs. Bodoano also recommends an additional step carpets refresh: Add a handful of rosemary or dried lavender in a glass with baking powder and mix well (let the mixture sit overnight let the scent reinforce). Sprinkle the powder on the floor and vacuumed after an hour.
5. (Re) making the bed
We spend about a third of our lives in bed, and we need this paradise a little attention when the seasons change. First, strip the bed and wash all sheets-what mattresses, pillows and pillowcases, bed skirts and comforter or duvet. Wash or dry-clean linen and blankets and heavy winter flannel sheets, and stored in airtight containers. Then turn or rotate the mattress and to detect the surface vacuum hooch under the bed and under the bed.
Then prepare the bed for the warmer months with sheets and a light cotton cloth, if you still feel that the layer is. If you spend your bedcoverings seasonal swap your comforter and duvet in winter colors in a blanket or quilt cotton or linen light.
6. Address of neglected areas.
Now is the time to take over the dirt and grime that can not see, but you know it's there. Disinfect your dishwasher and washing machine by each empty with a cup of vinegar works. If you can remove devices such as oven and refrigerator, so you suck leftovers and dust particles are collected, then do. And give workhorses of the kitchen space with garbage cans and recycling bins a good wash.
7. Clean the surfaces.
He hit the hardest and grimiest tasks so that your final task of the counter just wipe and furniture cleaner or polish, paying special attention to the legs and hidden crevasses. Be sure to keep this job for the last, so you do not have to re-clean surfaces of dust that could get in the steps above.
8. reaping the rewards.
Reward yourself with a pedicure, massage, yoga, or a dinner at a favorite restaurant with a bottle of extra fine wine. And enjoy the satisfaction that now your house from floor to ceiling is spotless and you even have a clean slate, where physical and mental for spring.
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