1. Ventilate the house completely
1. Ventilate the house completely
After several cold months with the house closed tight, the first thing you have to do to clean the house thoroughly is to ventilate well. How? Opening the windows wide, and allowing the light to enter, and that the air in all the rooms is completely renewed. In the event that you have balconies, terrace or garden, remove the accumulated dirt so that it does not get into the house, and they are ready to welcome the good weather.
2. Remove all accumulated dust
2. Remove all accumulated dust
One of the problems derived from having the house closed is the accumulation of dust and mites. To counteract this, vacuum the entire house, as indicated by experts in the mistakes you make when cleaning the house. It is more effective than the broom, which moves dust and dirt from one place to another, but does not completely remove them.
3. Get to the last corner
3. Get to the last corner
When it comes to removing accumulated dust and dirt, don't forget to move sofas, armchairs, tables, chairs and beds. Nor do you neglect the high shelves and cabinets; the doors and windows, as well as their seals and their guides; and also knobs, knobs and switches, which are one of the places where more dirt and microbes accumulate. Discover the 12 dirtiest places in your house.
4. Track an order
4. Track an order
Another of the typical cleaning mistakes is doing it in a messy way. Experts recommend starting by vacuuming the floor. Once you have it ready, clean from top to bottom to prevent dirt from falling on surfaces that you have already cleaned. And finally, scrub and dry.
5. Clean mattresses, pillows and cushions
5. Clean mattresses, pillows and cushions
Whenever you can, take advantage of the change of season to clean the mattress (you can also vacuum it or use the home cleaning method of baking soda) and turn it so that it does not deform so much. You can also clean the pillows and cushions, it is the place where more mites accumulate. Find out how often and how to wash clothes to prevent germs and bacteria from rampant.
6. Wash and change upholstery, curtains, covers and bedding
6. Wash and change upholstery, curtains, covers and bedding
At least once per season it is advisable to thoroughly clean the upholstery of sofas, armchairs and other furniture that is covered with fabric. Also take the opportunity to change the bedding, curtains, and sofa and cushion covers for fresher ones (and if you are sensitive to allergies, allergen-proof).
7. Store seasonal clothing
7. Store seasonal clothing
It is also the time to wash and store winter clothes and change them for summer ones. Here are all the tricks to make a successful wardrobe change (and without any hassle).
8. Give a review of appliances and storage furniture
8. Give a review of appliances and storage furniture
Don't forget to clean the interior of the storage furniture (folding couches, wardrobes, cabinets, shoe racks, cupboards …), and also the main appliances (washing machine, fridge, microwave, oven, extractor hood …). Discover how to clean the washing machine step by step and here we tell you how to clean the oven, the extractor hood and the induction hob.
9. Throw away everything you don't need
9. Throw away everything you don't need
Take advantage of the fact that you are going to clean the house thoroughly and change the closet to throw away everything you don't need. According to Marie Kondo, the author of The Magic of Order, the infallible trick is to do it by categories (start with clothes, for example) and leave until the end the most personal objects that are the most difficult to dispose of.
10. And prevent pests
10. And prevent pests
It is one of the most important steps of the set-up in the face of good weather, and instead one of those that we often forget until the uncomfortable insect pests appear. To prevent them, especially clean the corners where food and moisture may have accumulated, which is what attracts them. And set or renew traps, and spray if necessary. But above all, follow the instructions of the experts or the labels of the products.
The arrival of spring is a perfect time to clean the house and get it ready for the good weather. And to do this thorough spring cleaning successfully and not slip away at the slightest opportunity, nothing like following the steps we have given you and taking into account the following basic rules.
How to clean the house in spring: infallible keys
- First of all … get organized. If you mess around with cleaning the house without rhyme or reason, it is much more likely that chaos will take hold of you and you will end up leaving it halfway, overwhelmed and frustrated.
- It's everyone's business … Unless you live alone, it has to be a task shared by any member of the family in their own right. And to organize the thorough cleaning of the house (and that no one escapes), the trick is that you plan it together.
- Distribute the tasks. Take a look again at all the steps we have given you in the image gallery and distribute the tasks. This way everyone will assume their responsibility and the work will be distributed equally.
- Better all at once. Following the tactics of the Marie Kondo method of tidying the entire house, it is best to do this type of deep cleaning at once. This way you get immediate results and it is not so easy for you to become lazy.
- Consecutive days. Since there are many tasks, you don't have to do it in one day. But it is advisable to concentrate tasks in one and, if possible, the rest in consecutive days, for example a weekend.
- Special acts. As it is a thorough spring cleaning, special emphasis must be placed on combating dust and mites to face allergies. And keep in mind that when it comes to maintenance, certain tasks, such as vacuuming, will have to be done more often.
- And prevent disasters. Like starting by cleaning furniture instead of the floor, using the same cloths for everything, or relying on the duster - three of the cleaning mistakes experts want you to stop making.
