Springtime is the season for fresh starts, both in your home and in your cleaning routine. As you declutter your living space and bid farewell to old belongings, consider revamping your cleaning practices as well. To make your spring cleaning more efficient and enjoyable, we reached out to cleaning experts for their top tips and trends for the season.
Meet our experts:
– Mary Gagliardi, also known as “Dr. Laundry,” a scientist specializing in laundry product research and development at Clorox.
– Stephanie Phillips, owner of Phillips Commercial and Residential Cleaning Service in Nashville, TN.
One trend they recommend is incorporating mattress cleaning into your spring cleaning checklist. According to Mary Gagliardi, a thorough mattress clean can help eliminate dust, allergens, and odors. But don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be a tedious task. Pair it with your favorite TV show for a more enjoyable experience:
1. Strip the bed and wash the bedding while watching your show.
2. Treat any spots on the mattress with a steamer or upholstery cleaner.
3. Sprinkle baking soda on the mattress and let it sit while you watch another episode.
4. Vacuum the baking soda off the mattress, focusing on seams and edges.
5. Lightly mist with a fabric-safe disinfectant to freshen it up.
6. Remake the bed with freshly washed bedding.
Another helpful method to tackle your spring cleaning is the 1-3-5 Method:
– Choose one big task, three medium tasks, and five small tasks to complete in a single cleaning session.
– For example, you could start with a total pantry clean-out, refresh upholstery, clean drains, and organize cabinets.
By following these expert tips and strategies, you can make your spring cleaning more efficient and effective, allowing you to enjoy a fresh and organized home for the season ahead.
Stephanie Phillips, a cleaning professional, emphasizes the importance of drain cleaning in households, as it often turns out to be the main issue causing problems. Another key area to focus on is cleaning kitchen cabinets which accumulate grease. Using a degreaser spray, thoroughly clean cabinet doors and kick-plates under base cabinets. Additionally, remember to check for burned-out lightbulbs, organize your silverware drawer, ensure there’s enough toilet paper in each bathroom, replace the AC filter, and practice a “One In/One Out” rule for seasonal items to prevent clutter. Incorporate these tasks into a Sunday reset routine while changing sheets, meal prepping, and preparing for the upcoming week. Don’t forget to wash your seasonal sheets and clean the inside of windows, leaving the outside to professionals.
