“Why Didn’t I Think Of That?”

Consider it or not, the primary day of spring was formally this previous Saturday! Contemplating how slowly the final 12 months has crept by, it appears like ages since I’ve been capable of throw open my home windows and doorways and simply get pleasure from the advantages of letting in some sunshine and recent air.

However now that it’s warming up a little bit, I’m not solely letting in as a lot gentle and recent air as potential, however I’m additionally getting began on my spring cleansing! I don’t precisely look ahead to scouring out my oven and cleansing out the cabinet underneath my toilet sink, but it surely’s value it for the sensation of getting reset and refreshed my environment. It simply feels good!

For these of you who’re additionally getting ready to dive into spring cleansing tasks, you’ll be happy to know that right this moment’s put up is filled with cleansing suggestions and methods! On this particular spring cleansing version of “Why Didn’t I Think Of That?”, these 11 new cleansing hacks will provide help to get the job performed so you possibly can spend extra time having fun with the fruits of your labor!

Missed the final installment, or need to revisit a few of your outdated favourite suggestions? Take a look at the whole archive of the “Why Didn’t I Think Of That?” collection on the backside of this put up!

1. Make It Simple With Microfiber

Microfiber cleansing cloths produce a static cost that makes them magnets for mud and filth. Add in the truth that they’re tremendous absorbent, and you’ll see why microfiber cloths are some of the helpful and versatile cleansing instruments you possibly can have in your arsenal!

You should utilize them for the whole lot from dusting furnishings to treating upholstery stains. For extra methods to make the most of microfiber cleansing cloths this spring, take a look at this record.

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2. Wash Home windows When It’s Cloudy

Whereas spring cleansing could be synonymous with heat, sunny days, it’s finest to save lots of your window washing efforts for an overcast day. It could appear counterintuitive, however hotter temperatures and sunnier circumstances will make it harder (and even not possible) to keep away from leaving streaks behind as you clear. As a substitute, wash your home windows on a comparatively cool and cloudy day (and use my DIY streak-free window cleansing resolution!)

3. Clear The Air Naturally

I at all times prefer to open the home windows to let in recent air whereas I clear, however generally I’ll additionally use my diffuser to double down on air cleansing advantages. My favourite important oil blends to diffuse whereas I’m cleansing are clear and recent Easy Clear, heat and spicy Defend, and minty and citrus-y Freshly Washed.

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4. Hold Mud Contained

One of many worst issues about dusting a ceiling fan is that most of the time, the mud finally ends up going everywhere! However there’s a straightforward option to hold the mud contained—simply slide a pillowcase over one fan blade at a time, then apply stress and slide the pillowcase off the blade.

The mud will keep trapped contained in the pillowcase as a substitute of flying across the room or falling to the ground. It’s quick, simple, and efficient! Learn extra about this easy fan dusting methodology right here.

5. Scrub Bathtubs With A Broom

If in case you have arthritis or restricted mobility, strive utilizing a brush or mop to scrub your bathtub! It’s a lot simpler in your again, which is necessary whenever you’re within the midst of a cleansing marathon.

6. Deep Clear Your Vacuum

Your cleansing instruments must be cleaned too, and that’s very true of your vacuum cleaner. Should you’re unsure whenever you final rinsed your vacuum filter or cleaned out the mud cup, it’s in all probability overdue for a very good deep cleansing.

The truth is, I recommend deep cleansing your vacuum earlier than you begin your spring cleansing. Beginning with a clear, totally functioning vacuum will make sure you’re getting as a lot filth out of your carpets, upholstery, and different surfaces as potential.

7. Work From High To Backside

Following this easy cleansing rule ensures that the mud and filth by no means falls onto a clear floor. This makes it simpler to keep away from re-cleaning issues and is usually a enormous time-saver in the long term.

8. Save Spare Socks

Have a few lonely socks sitting round which have misplaced their mate? Use these spare socks to scrub your window blinds! Slip a clear sock over your hand and also you’ll have the ability to mud your blinds in file time.

9. Make A Schedule

If you wish to find time for spring cleansing, however typically overlook to really get round to it, I recommend making a spring cleansing schedule and sticking to it!

Select a day (or just a few blocks of time all through the following week or so) to dedicate to spring cleansing.

On cleansing day, get up and have a very good breakfast so that you’re energized and centered, then get right down to enterprise. You possibly can even go a step additional by planning different duties forward of time.

For instance, in case you’re dedicating Wednesday to deep cleansing the bedrooms, you could possibly recruit helpers to do some decluttering and tidying up on Tuesday. Cleansing areas which have already been decluttered can prevent a ton of effort and time!

10. Forestall Future Messes

Should you’re already doing an intensive job of cleansing your home, it’s value taking an additional minute or two to forestall future messes when you’re at it. For example, after cleansing your bathe doorways, deal with them with Rain-X to forestall future water spots.

Or after you’ve washed and whitened your pillows, zip them into pillow protectors to ensure they keep good and clear. Whilst you’re already tidying up and tackling messes, you would possibly as nicely go the additional mile and save time down the highway!

11. Cease Grime At The Supply

Once you’re completed along with your spring cleansing, be sure your efforts weren’t in useless by stopping filth and mud from coming into your property unnecessarily. The three finest issues you are able to do on this regard are:

• Clear your field followers and tower followers earlier than plugging them in
• Change the air filter in your HVAC system
• Take away footwear on the door earlier than coming inside

Want a little bit extra steerage to begin your spring cleansing? Take a look at my eBook Spring Into Clear, which incorporates 6 printable checklists that can make this spring the cleanest one but (or get it free of charge in case you’re an OGT Plus member!)

What’s your favourite spring cleansing hack?