Something that we all love is having a clean home. There is something comforting about spending time in clean surroundings and it is nice to have a bit of order in what is such a disordered world.
Though we all adore having clean surroundings, for some people keeping our homes clean isn’t as easy as you may think. Life can be very overwhelming and with the costs of living increasing every year, it is not unheard of for people to work for up to 50 hours a week. With so much time spent working, it can be hard to find the time to clean and it is very easy for your house to become somewhat of a mess.
Living in a messy house can be very stressful and if you have come across this article, then you are probably sick of it. If you haven’t deep cleaned your house for some time now, then it is likely that your home is in need of a good spring clean. Though we all like living in a clean home, many of us do not enjoy the act of actually cleaning. Here are 5 spring cleaning tips that you have to know and will make cleaning your house easier.
Don’t Use Too Much Product
If you have spent any time on social media at the moment, you have likely seen the cleaning videos where people use a ridiculous amount of cleaning product to do the most basic tasks. Toilets in particular tend to fall victim to this trend and it is something we should stop now. Not only is using too many products affecting our water systems, but it also leads to poor cleaning results. For example, using too much cleaning product can leave marks on your window if you are trying to clean them and so it makes any work you have done absolutely pointless.
Get Under Those Sofas
Something that is often overlooked when we are cleaning our homes is our sofas. Because sofas are so big, they usually feel like a hassle to clean under and so people tend to just forget about them. Sofas are actually a hotspot for bacteria and dust, so be sure to pull them out and give them a good clean. You will be surprised at what you happen to find under and between the cushions of your sofa when you are cleaning it.
Start From the Top and Work Your Way Down
When it comes to cleaning, one of the hardest choices that you have to make is deciding where to start. If your house is a bit of a tip, then actually starting the cleaning process can be incredibly overwhelming. I would recommend that you start cleaning from the top of your house, as this will allow you to control exactly what you are doing and get big sections finished at once. It will also be helpful for cleaning your floors, as you will probably need to head downstairs for cleaning products and you don’t want to walk through all of your work.
Bicarb Will Come in Handy
If you are looking for a cheap and useful cleaning solution when spring cleaning your house, I would recommend that you gather yourself a bottle of bicarbonate soda. This is a really cheap and really useful cleaning solution. It can be used to clean just about anything and a lot of people use it when they want to deep clean their ovens. This product is especially useful when you are trying to clean your bathroom and it can take care of a lot of limescale and mold issues.
Clean Plants
If you are someone that has a lot of plants, something that you may not have considered is that your plants need cleaning. Depending on the type of plant that you have, plants can build up a lot of dust and if you are someone that is sensitive to dust, then this can lead to you sneezing and wheezing quite a lot. Make sure that you take some water and a microfiber glove and go through all of your plants. This will ensure that your plants are clean and there is no excess dust filling up your room.