Cleaning utensils for spring cleaning:
- vacuum cleaner
- cleaning rags
- bucket
- Duster
- Glass cleaner
- rubber gloves
- Descaler
- Oven spray
- pipe cleaner
- Carpet and upholstery cleaner
Start the spring cleaning campaign with mucking out
Even if we usually lack the time and the desire to clean up, it helps us to proceed systematically. A cleaning plan not only helps when cleaning up, but also when cleaning out the apartment. Practical cleaning methods help here. Because for Spring cleaning belongs not only to proper cleaning, but also a clearing out operation.
Whether clothes, cosmetics or food – that is mucking out beneficial for our mind and creates space. So: Put everything in garbage bags and confidently throw it away or, if it is still useful, even sell or give it away.
General checklist for spring cleaning
- For the spring cleaning campaign we should clean the windows and wash the curtains in all rooms after cleaning up and mucking out.
- Then it's time to wipe the dust. Whether bookshelves, door frames, window sills, houseplants, radiators, lampshades, monitors and other surfaces and shelves – nothing should be neglected here. Dusting works particularly well with a damp duster. There are more tips here: Clean the radiator and clean the PC.
- Then it goes to the ground – then it means: vacuum everything off once. Carpets can be cleaned with a special carpet cleaner, in addition, should be vacuumed throughout the apartment and then wiped. With wooden floors, the rag should not be too wet when wiping, as this can damage it. All tips and which cleaners really help can be found here: mopping the floor, cleaning the laminate, cleaning the parquet and cleaning the carpet.
Clean the kitchen properly
- First wipe the inside of the cupboards with a damp cloth.
- Then muck out and clean the refrigerator (it can also be defrosted beforehand). You can find out how this works very quickly here: Clean the refrigerator.
- We should also clean the oven: Fortunately, to get rid of stubborn dirt, we don't have to use chemical cleaning agents or aggressive all-purpose cleaners. Home remedies such as baking soda or baking soda help to put an end to the annoying scrubbing.
- Do not forget the extractor hood when cleaning up. For proper cleaning, the filter should be soaked in warm water with detergent and finally dried well.
- Don't forget to clean tiles to get rid of grease splashes.
- Cleaning work surfaces and stoves: There are also some household remedies that are extremely suitable as cleaning agents, such as baking soda. You can find out how to remove burnt food scraps from ceramic hotplates with home remedies here: Cleaning the ceramic hob.
- Descaling the kettle: Descaling works particularly well with vinegar essence or citric acid. In addition to the kettle, limescale can also be removed from the coffee machine in this way. The best tips are here: Descale the coffee machine.
Clean the bathroom properly
- Wipe cupboards damp inside.
- Clean the mirror with glass cleaner and then polish.
- Clean wash basin, toilet, shower and bath tub with bathroom cleaner. In addition to all-purpose cleaners and scouring milk, joints can be cleaned with conventional household products such as vinegar or citric acid. We show you here how to remove limescale from joints: Cleaning tiles.
- If the water no longer runs properly, the drain should also be cleaned. We show you here how it works: drain clogged.
Here are more tips for cleaning the bathroom.
Cleaning plan for living room and bedroom
- Knock out loose pillows or wash covers for bed linen and pillows – of course you should not only do this during spring cleaning, but regularly. We reveal what you should consider when changing bed linen.
- Clean upholstered furniture and leather sofas with special upholstery cleaners. The best tips are here: Clean the leather sofa.
- Clean the mattress and dust off the slatted frame.
- The curtains should be washed in all rooms. The right washing program and the right care are important. In addition to washing soda, there are some tips and tricks for proper cleaning. You can find out more here: Wash curtains.
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