The Spring Cleaning Guide for a Beautiful Home

Beautiful homes can be created, but their beauty only endures when they are properly maintained. Keeping them clean, in good condition, and being willing to invest in their health and aesthetic is what turns four walls into a legacy and a home.

To ensure that you maintain your home’s beauty for as long as possible, read on for these spring cleaning tips.

Kitchen

Your kitchen should be cleaned regularly for the health and safety of your home, but there are still a few key areas that you likely don’t get to all that often.

·Deep Clean Oven

If your oven is starting to build up with grease and grime, you will need to deep clean it immediately. There are a variety of heavy cleaners for the job, so just choose the one that works best for you, and remember to order takeout that night so you can give the cleaner time to work its magic.

·Wipe Down Fridge and Freezer

Because our fridge and freezer are full of food, we often don’t think about cleaning them. Grime, food, and bacteria can all build up in a fridge and even in the freezer over time. You need to take everything out and deep clean it from head to toe. If your freezer is experiencing frost build-up, you will also need to chip away at this or wait for it to melt.

·Clean All Surfaces

Clean your sink, clean inside your cupboard, and especially clean the pantry. These areas don’t often require a deep clean, but you should make it a habit during your spring clean routine.

Bathroom

Your bathroom is another area that should be cleaned regularly, but chances are you don’t often get this nitty-gritty with it.

·Unclog the Drains

Your drains should be professionally cleaned at least once a year for the best results. Your bathroom shower and kitchen sink are going to be the areas that are your biggest perpetrators.

While they are there, have them look at and possibly repair any leaky taps. Or ask them to have a closer look at any water damage you have had your eye on. Plumbing issues aren’t always in the open, after all.

·Deep Clean Every Surface

Think walls, floors, and ceilings. Hair spray, for example, has the habit of sticking to every surface in the bathroom, not just the countertops and sinks. By wiping down your entire bathroom, you prolong its health. 

Living Areas

Living areas include hallways, living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices.

·Steam Clean Upholstery and Carpets

Carpets, mattresses, and clothed furniture all need a deep steam clean.

·Wash What You Can

If you can take off the covers on your couch or wash the curtains, then do it. Dirt, skin, germs, and more build up on these items and make them prime breeding grounds for bacteria and other pests.

Attend to Issues and Check for Problems

While deep cleaning, keep an eye out for any ongoing problems. A bulge in your wall might be water damage, for example, or you could have a leaky tap or a fridge that doesn’t keep food properly cold. All of these issues will need to be dealt with, but the first step is taking notes. Once you have a list, bring in professionals to inspect, repair, and add preventative care to your home.