Spring is the season that symbolizes the return to life; it is the season when everything is cleaned and refreshed, and it is the season when we are tempted to do a general cleaning in the apartment. It is an ancient custom that belongs to several cultures.
Jews cleaned their houses before Passover so as not to insult God. In Iran, spring cleaning symbolizes the coming of the new year for Persian culture. In China, the house is cleaned to get rid of bad luck and unfortunate events from the past year. Spring cleaning happens everywhere, at home, at the office, nd on the street.
So this year, you shouldn’t miss a proper Easter cleaning, but we will have to be much more careful, focusing not only on general house cleaning, but also on proper sanitation.
Easter cleaning, of the apartment or house, is a general cleaning that must have a very well-planned plan to be effective, so as not to take too long, so we must be very well organized.
We have prepared 10 steps with practical organizational tricks for a perfect Easter cleaning :
Easter cleaning in 10 steps
1 Preparation for cleaning Start by clearing out the space, including storage areas, getting rid of everything that is no longer useful, papers, old bills, clothes, and even expired medications or care products. It is very important to collect the blankets, bed linen, towels, and replace them all with clean ones, with prints and colors as cheerful as possible, in tune with the season. The old ones will be cleaned and sanitized, stored until next winter.
2. Reorganizing storage spaces Once the storage spaces are freed, they must be cleaned very well, removing any traces of dust and sanitizing them. This is followed by a meticulous organization of the contents by category, from documents to invoices, medicines, personal care products, and last but not least, wardrobe and other textiles. The first two steps represent the most tedious operations, which require taking objects one by one and placing them in order and in distinct categories.
3. Deep clean the bathroom and kitchen. These are the rooms in the house where the most germs accumulate. Remove everything from the bathroom and wash the toilet, bathtub, shower, and sink very well. Check the warranty period of the care products and throw away anything that has expired or you no longer use. In the kitchen, clean the inside of the cabinets and drawers very well, replace the towels, change the apron, and organize the contents of the drawers.
4. Ventilating Throughout the entire cleaning process, the house must be well ventilated, keeping the windows open, of course.
5. Wipe the doors. Although it is not the most pleasant activity, it is very important. With a special detergent, all doors can be washed, giving them a clean and shiny appearance. Under no circumstances should you forget to sanitize the door handles, especially on the bathroom, kitchen, and entrance doors.
6. Polishing mirrors awindowsow . With a special solution, a rubber squeegee, and kitchen paper, you can clean mirrors and windows. When all the windows in your house are clean and sparkling in the sunlight, you can enjoy all the splendor of spring.
7. Cleaning furniture. Start by removing dust with a vacuum cleaner and then wipe the furniture with detergent and a cotton cloth. Special attention should be paid to sofas and chairs, because they have an upholstered part that retains dust. Remove stains and unpleasant odors.
8. Vacuum and clean the walls and floor. It is time to vacuum all the rooms and remove dust from all corners of the house. The walls are vacuumed from top to bottom, paying enough attention to the corners and where more dust accumulates due to the furniture. After that, the floor, parquet, or tiles are wiped very well, depending on the room. The cleanliness of the carpets is very important, as they are serious sources of dust and mites. If you cannot wash them, it is important to vacuum them very well, over the entire surface.
9 Replacingng objects in their place. After all the furniture has been cleaned and all the dust has been removed, everything can be put back in its place. Now is also the perfect time for changes in decor and adapting the design of the house for the warm season.
10. Room aromatization Finally, air fresheners with natural aromas, essential oils, or scented candles, and a few flowers will be used in the house to cheer up and refresh the environment.
Practical organizational tricks to make Easter cleaning faster and easier
Work organized. To reduce the time allocated for cleaning your apartment by half, you must be organized, start cleaning in rooms, starting and finishing each time in the same place in the room, so as not to waste time running unnecessarily from one corner to another.
Start from top to bottom and from left to right. An essential rule is to start by cleaning the ceiling and high furniture from dust, then gradually move to the floor. This avoids unnecessary work and waste of time.
Wash the windows with a squeeg. Â Add a drop of dishwashing liquid to three liters of water, mix well, then apply to the windows with a cloth or sponge. Use the squeegee to remove the liquid and with it the dirt. If the windows are less dusty, then it is easier to use paper towels and window cleaner.
Keep your tools handy. Having the cleaning solutions and tools you need with you at all times will save you a lot of time thcomparedoonstantly wandering around the house looking for them.
Act preventively. To make general cleaning easier, you need to prevent the accumulation of dirt. A special spray for sinks and bathtubs prevents the deposition of limescale and dirt. They will stay clean longer because dirt will no longer adhere to them.
Quickly combats mold. Hydrogen peroxide removes mold from walls in minutes, which usually appears in bathrooms, where humidity levels are high. To prevent its reappearance, you should air the room frequently, especially after showering.
Cleans limescale deposits. Let the white vinegar act on the limescale for a few minutes, iand t will dissolve easily, and then rinse well.
Keep your stainless steel shiny. Put a few drops of mineral oil on a cloth and wipe down your stainless steel sink. The oil will repel water droplets, which will no longer stain the surface, but at the same time prevent dirt from adhering to the sink. You can also use baby oil for this purpose.
Get a magic spong . The magic sponge helps you remove stubborn stains from any surface, even without detergen;, you just need to moisten it with a little water. Its consistency allows you to rub the stained areas and remove stubborn dirt.
Maintaining cleanliness. The most important rule to make general cleaning much easier and faster is to prevent dirt from accumulating. If you clean more often, even superficially, it will be much easier for you to do general cleaning later.
