Must-Do Tasks To Deep Clean Your Home
Guest blog by Jennifer Dawson | September 15, 2018
91% of Americans and 96% of the millennial population engage in spring cleaning each year, making it a popular activity in households around the country. If you’re efficient about how you clean, most deep cleaning tasks can be done once a year, which is often why people use spring as the perfect opportunity to get it all done at once.
Whether you decide to clean annually, bi-annually or even once a month just to stay on top of things, these are the things you absolutely must do if you want a stress and clutter-free life all year around.
Indoor deep cleaning tips
Dedicating one day to deep cleaning the indoor areas of your home is a great way to tackle seemingly large tasks in an organized manner. For example, group your tasks together according to areas, such as windows, curtains, and drapes, or by tools needed, such as a vacuum, mop, or high-powered steam cleaner.
A high-quality vacuum will take you a long way in deep cleaning the inside of your home, as it can be used to clean your window screens, suck out all the ash from your fireplace, and even suck out lint and other dust particles from your dryer as well as AC and heating vents. After vacuuming up all the dirt, soot, and dust that’s accumulated, you can create an environmentally-friendly cleaner at home to further scrub down your fireplace, add shine to your windows (both inside and out) as well as wash your vent panels to ensure a good, deep clean.
Outdoor deep cleaning tips
Try starting with your garage so you can purge your home of all the unnecessary items that might have accumulated. It will help kickstart a fresh new start and leave you feeling organized and energized enough to start the rest of the outdoor cleaning.
It is suggested to start the outdoor cleaning with your gutters, as ridding them of mulch and leaves that have built up first will allow you to clean up any dirty water that has fallen down the sides of your house. After your gutters, you’ll want to clean any muddy water stains on bricks, patios and other areas. To prevent damaging and surfaces, use a stiff bristled broom and a gentle solution of water and dish detergent for an effective, deep clean. This type of gentle yet deep cleaning advice goes for other outdoor areas, such as the grill and patio furniture.
An often overlooked component to deep cleaning a home is landscaping. Seasonally tending to your trees is a way to give your home a refreshed, organized feeling as well as add an aesthetic touch. Take the time to remove fallen leaves and other clutter beneath trees, and once they begin to leaf out, you can remove dead branches and other growths that look unsightly.
Organization is key
Don’t leave deep cleaning to the last minute, regardless of how often you decide to do it. The key to a happy, healthy and organized home is being consistent with your cleaning schedules as well as creating an organized space to ensure clutter doesn’t build up too much over time. With these handy tips in mind, you’ll be on track to a clutter-free and refreshed home in no time.
If you need help getting rid of clutter or organzing your home call us at Perfectly Placed and set up an appointment today. Call 636-686-0888.
