Spring Cleaning

With Spring coming to an end and Summer about to set in, now may be your last chance to get your house in order before the silly season starts! I know that the talk of cleaning your whole house for your crazy OCD mother in law may seem daunting BUT it will be the most rewarding and satisfying domestic jobs you can do!!

To get the ball rolling on your clean-a-thon Just Blue have prepared  a well laid out plan to help keep the impending task as quick and easy as possible!!

If you stick to our plan we promise you will still have a smile on your face by the time you have finished!!

 

1- Start with a well laid out plan!

Follow our spring cleaning check list here!

2- The right equipment

The right equipment and tools for the job are essential if you want it done right the first time. White vinegar and baking soda are essential natural cleaners. These ingredients will help with polishing and disinfecting through to window cleaning. You’ll also need a spray cleaner, some versatile polishing cloths, a vacuum cleaner, rubber gloves and a bucket and mop. And any other of your favourite cleaners.

3- Music

Music is so important when cleaning! Blast your favourite tunes and the time will fly!

4- out of sight out of mind

start with pulling lounges away from walls, pull up rugs put chairs up on tables! We don’t usually bother with this on a day to day cleaning schedule, but now is the time!! Get the extension cord out and vacuum all those corners that are usually just out of reach! It’s simply cleaning under all the  areas you usually clean around!

5-Start at the top

No matter what room you are in it will be easier to work your way down, dust the cobwebs first then work your way down to the walls and window sills then the benches and then you can start on the floors!

6-de clutter

There is a lot to be said about how de-cluttering can completely alter your state of mind! The key here is to be ruthless! throw out anything you haven’t used within 6 months!

7-Delegate

chances are you are not the only person living in your home that gets to enjoy the beautiful clean space! So its only fair to give some of the jobs to your kids and partner (I mean what do you have kids for if it isn’t to help clean up! haha. Just kidding!)

8- Multi-task

make sure you are letting your cleaning products do the work for you! pour bleach into the toilet spray your wet areas and let them sit while you tackle another task!

9-outsource

Don’t be afraid to outsource specialized jobs such as carpet cleaning, if your carpets are looking a little worse for wear you will be surprised what a professional can to with them! Another great thing to outsource is exterior window cleaning it is almost impossible to reach those second story windows and plus it is too hot to be outside!!

10- Dust

Dusting is an absolute must, a lot of people skip this step but it will make your home feel light and airy and will remove some of those nasty dust mites!

11- Relax and enjoy!

Now you can sit down put your feet up and enjoy your sparkling clean home!

*Remember if you need a hand with any of your cleaning jobs, be sure to give the Just Blue team a call!