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Spring cleaning tips

Giving your home a deep-clean every spring can bring your interior back to life and rejuvenate your carpets, upholstery, furnishings and cupboards.But getting started on the formidable job of a spring clean may seem like a daunting task, yet with a bit of organisation and planning you can reduce the leg work and make your spring clean even more efficient.

1. Assemble all the cleaning supplies and tools you need: put everything in a bucket so it can easily be carried from room to room.Make sure you include old rags, a few old socks, used newspapers and scrubbing brush as well as all your household cleaning products.Baking soda is also an essential piece of kit - sprinkle on all carpets the night before you clean to absorb stubborn musty odors and vacuum up the next day.It's also great for cleaning and shining stainless steel sinks.
   
2. Make a to do list of priorities - are you planning to clean the crockery, windows and hard surfaces?Set yourself realistic goals within the time slot you have.Not everyone has enough free time to give their house a complete top to bottom spring clean, so write down exactly what you want to achieve.
   
3. Clean one room at a time - and don't leave until you're done.Bring all the cleaning supplies with you as you enter each room as well as three spare bags for trash, storage and donating.Spring cleans are a perfect time to declutter those items you no longer need.
   
4. Dusting - always work top to bottom to prevent dust spilling onto areas you've already cleaned.To save time, wash intricate ornaments and small items of crockery to remove all the dust and prevent dust from resettling on the items.Dust blinds by wrapping a cloth or sock around a ruler and spray with dusting spray and wipe along each slat.
   
5. Windows - old newspaper is great for preventing streaks after cleaning.Wash the inside vertically and the outside horizontally so that you can see which side any streaks are on.Glass shower doors will sparkle when cleaned with white vinegar.
   
6. Open the windows and put your favourite upbeat music on - this will help the spring fresh air come into your home and get you in the mood to complete your task!

And remember... cleaning is one of the best forms of exercise so you could end up shedding several pounds during a spring clean!Isn't that motivation enough?