The spring deep clean is the moment to bring everything back to fresh after winter: air things out, declutter, deep clean what we neglect the rest of the year. The problem is that we often don't know where to start, so we put it off.
With a simple plan and a method, the deep clean becomes a lot less intimidating. Here's how to go about it.
Where do you start your deep clean?
The golden rule: start by decluttering, then clean. Cleaning around the mess takes twice as long. Sort first, room by room, then tackle the deep cleaning.
Always work from the top down and from back to front: dust falls, so the floors get done last.
The room-by-room method
Break the work up by area so you don't feel overwhelmed:
- Kitchen: cabinets, appliances, pantry, under the sink.
- Bathrooms: grout lines, faucets, fan, medicine cabinet.
- Bedrooms: mattresses, closets, under the beds, windows.
- Living room: cushions, under the furniture, light fixtures, baseboards.
- Entryway and basement: seasonal storage, decluttering.
Which deep-cleaning tasks should you not forget?
- Wash the walls and baseboards.
- Clean the inside of the windows and the window screens.
- Dust the vents and light fixtures.
- Wash the curtains and bedspreads.
- Clean behind and under the appliances.
How do you keep the house clean after the deep clean?
The secret to not having to redo it all in six months is regular upkeep. Recurring cleaning, even light, prevents buildup and keeps the house the way you like it all year long.
If the deep clean feels like too much, or if you'd rather spend your spring another way, Pro-Clean Solutions offers seasonal deep cleaning in Trois-Rivières and surrounding areas. We take care of everything, you enjoy the result.