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Spring Clean Your Bedroom: Spring Clean Series

Jordan N. — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:37:42 +0000

Does your bedroom needs love and spring clean action? Except for the kitchen, bedrooms become dirty faster than any other room in the house. However, we sometimes skip cleaning them because they are too demanding of our precious time (and let us be honest: Who has time?). So we’ve devised a way to get structured cleaning for your bedroom this spring—a step-by-step guide to getting your bedroom to shine again. Also, devoting your time to making a clear, clutter-free bedroom for you to enjoy helps your mental health. A double win for you, my friend. We know that creating a space for rest is a top priority in building solid relaxation and sleep habits. So what does spring clean have to do with all these goals anyway? It all depends on how you tackle and clean your bedroom this spring. Now, grab your cleaning gloves and get your A-game for spring cleaning! Your bedroom requires a thorough going over, and you’re the one who can do it. This spring, stop reorganizing that messy space beneath your canopy bed or hiding away those old clothes. Instead, get right down onto your hands and knees for some serious cleaning – YOU CAN DO IT! How to Spring Clean your Bedroom 1. Prepare your cleaning supplies and trash bags for a quick decluttering session. It’s easier to get going when you have the needed supplies. 2. Start from top to bottom when cleaning your bedroom. You become more organized when you plan the steps, to begin with, your cleaning. Then, you can focus on one area at a time systematically. 3. Tackle the ceiling, light fixtures, and ceiling fans. Take care of every little angle filled with dust. A microfiber cloth with a water/cleaning agent will help remove dusty surfaces. And while you’re at it, check if the light bulbs need changing if they haven’t been changed during your quarterly cleaning to-dos. 4. Change the air filters and clean the covers. Springtime is another best time to switch them out. Again, the more you care for your vent system, the healthier environment will be more beneficial. Remember, home air quality also depends on how clean your air filters are. 5. Take down all curtains and wash them. Curtains harbor dust, and they need to be cleaned often. 6. Wipe down and clean the windows and blinds. Blinds and window screens can easily collect dust and other allergens. Make sure you vacuum, wipe and dry the windows appropriately. 7. Dust away anything from the headboards and any flat surfaces. Nightstands, headboards, and other flat surfaces have more dust than other furniture. If you have a TV console and other speakers in your bedroom, you might want to check on them too. 8. Vacuum your lamps and drawers behind the side tables and under the bed. Investing in a good, practical vacuum will streamline cleaning the house, including your bedroom. Lamps and drawers need to be vacuumed frequently to prevent dust. 9. Remove bed linens and all sheets. Wash them. Washing your bedroom linens and duvet will remove accumulated shedding skin, dust, etc. 10. Sprinkle baking soda on the stripped mattress. Later on, vacuum all the powder off the bed. Next, freshen up your mattress by cleaning it properly – remove debris, etc. You can also steam and dry your entire mattress before putting back fresh linens. Quick note: Vacuuming with baking soda – please double-check first on your vacuum manuals. If you aren’t sure, skip this step. Vacuum the mattress without baking soda. Related Posts: Spring Clean Your Kitchen Spring Clean Your Bathroom Cleaning Routine for SAHM (Checklist) 11. Polish all fixtures and furniture. When it comes to cleaning, you not only remove the dust and gunks – it’s good to polish fixtures and furniture to prolong their life. 12. Give your bedroom and closet doors a good wipe-down. Use any cleaning products as appropriate because these areas can become dusty and dingy. However, here is a quick cleaning tip: you can easily use a magic eraser with squeezed-out water to clean the doors. 13. Vacuum the bedroom floor if you have carpet flooring; time for some carpet washing too. First, clean up your bedroom floor, whether it has carpet, wood floor, or other flooring. If you are washing the carpet, ensure it has good ventilation, so it can quickly dry. 14. Keep your cables uncluttered by securing them. Purchase or DIY a storage system to keep your lines/cords secured in one place. 15. Assign a charging station area for all electronic devices. To minimize clutter in the bedroom, designate a space for all electronic devices to charge. 16. Sanitize all controls, door knobs, and hardware. Frequently touched areas need to be cleaned and sanitized regularly, not just in the springtime. 17. Clean your air purifier, cool humidifiers, and essential oil diffusers. It’s helpful for your health to keep these devices and gadgets regularly cleaned out. 18. Sort out your clothes by season. Store away clothes that are off-season. Stay organized by keeping the clothes you’ll wear accessible and have the off-season tucked away. 19. Donate or throw away bedroom products and clothes that are not serving you anymore. Clutter will build up if you aren’t careful in acquiring stuff in the bedroom. Regularly purge your products to keep clutter to a minimum. 20. Organize the rest of your bedroom items and keep track of clutter spots. Then, when bedroom cleaning is completed, it’ll be easier to organize the bedroom spaces. Remember, do not feel pressured to finish it in a single day. We all know how good it feels to have a clutter-free and clean bedroom all year, not just in spring. So take the opportunity to freshen up your bedroom this season. After all, it’s where you should feel truly relaxed and at ease. So, once you’re done deep cleaning your bedroom, add a vase of fresh flowers or a new throw blanket, and voila! You’ll be surprised at how much better you sleep in a clean, tidy bedroom. So go ahead – spring clean your bedroom today! If you like this cleaning post, please share and PIN it. Thanks!

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Clean These 5 Kitchen Items: Don’t Skip Them.

Jordan N. — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 19:24:40 +0000

The pace of life can pick up some days. My go-to mantra these past few weeks – “it is what it is.” These 5 particular items somehow stop me in my tracks as I clean my kitchen. Why? Because when I clean, I want to be able to do the cleaning without putting anything extra. I understand when I need to scrub the burnt grill or get the fridge purged once or twice a week. But some days, I want to clean and go. I don’t want to spend extra time making sure they’re super sparkling clean. Are you the same with cleaning? Hey, we don’t get to do what we want for easy cleaning. But, as homemakers, we make time for things that need attention. Additionally, the health of the family may depend on it as well. So, grab your gloves, and let’s do it. 5 Kitchen Items need extra cleaning and attention: 1. Cutting Board When’s the last time your meat cutting board had a good scrubbing and soak? Do you mean there are different cutting boards for food? I say yes; you may want to dedicate one cutting board for meat and one for produce. The reason is food safety and handling. It makes sense not to use the cutting board for meat and chopping potatoes together. Some bacteria from the uncooked meat get picked up by other food items you’re preparing on the same board. Keeping your cutting board clean after every use: Scrub your cutting board with salt and a lemon cut in half. Paying particular focus on crevices. Get hot soapy water in a small tub and clean your cutting board. You need to use a gallon of water + 1/3 cup of chlorine bleach to soak for 5 minutes. Then rinse with hot water – to remove the chemical solution. (Follow bleach safety guidelines for home use). Allow the cutting board to air dry and store in a clean place. If you have a wood cutting board, choose it for produce or other items rather than meat. There are NSF-certified plastic cutting boards available in the market. Another alternative is a glass cutting board. Whatever you use as your cutting board at home, be sure to clean and sanitize them properly. If the cutting boards are worn out – REPLACE them. 2. Under your microwave oven – grease filter Have you taken a good look under your over-the-range microwave? Do you see that screen mesh filter with gunk in it? Yes, that one underneath. If you have your microwave manual handy in the kitchen, check how to remove it for cleaning. You can carefully remove it for most microwave models by unhinging one corner. Remove the screen. Soak with a fourth cup of baking soda with 4 quarts ot water with a few drops of diah soap for 10 minutes. After soaking, you can get a cleaning brush to scrub and then rinse with warm water. Say no to oil splatters and dust. Instead, grab your favorite cleaner to wipe down the entire bottom of your microwave. 3. Refrigerator: Water spout and ice dispenser Hello, fridge! If you have a refrigerator with a water and ice dispenser, you’ll see that this area gets nasty pretty quick. Look closely at the water tip and make sure there isn’t any gunk-like white or, worse green stuff sticking around. The ice dispenser spout can get easily dirty as your family uses it daily. So for your safety, pay attention to this area as much you’d want to get fresh, safe, and clean water. Never use a commercial cleaning agent or chemical on them. Opt for the simple tried and true – vinegar and water (V+W) solution. Fill out a small ziplock with equal parts of V+W. Wrap it around the spouts. Leave it to soak longer. Then wipe down. If you don’t want to soak, grab a spray bottle filled with V+W and use a soft cloth to wipe it down after spraying the spouts. Related Post: Cleaning Routine for a Stay-At-Home Mom That You Actually Can Stick To 4. Sink Grinder (Garbage Disposal) Ever wonder what’s that smell when you’re by the sink? Yes, it’s your garbage disposal. It may be automatic for you to clean this weekly or more times during the week. But sometimes, life gets busy, and you forget. Let’s tackle it together to get those slimy, grimy goop around and in it. TURN OFF the power to your garbage disposal. Please do this FIRST. Grab a sponge and your dish soap. Scrub the spout chamber sometimes, it can be stuck with all the gunk around it. Rinse your sponge and repeat cleaning it thoroughly and rinse with hot water. Now take your ½ cup of vinegar and ½ cup of baking soda – pour down the drain. COVER with your sink stopper. Let it do its magic. Then, wait for the fizzy to slow down. Once done, remove the cover, then flush your sink disposal with hot water. For the scent part: either grab a few lemon peels, drop into the chamber or a few drops of lemon essential oil with ice cubes – turn on the disposal for 20 seconds. You can do the same for the other sink without the disposal. Clean as much as you can, then drop some lemon fragrance oil to freshen the smell. 5. Trash Cans Include your trash can on your cleaning to-do list this weekend. Unfortunately, this kitchen item can get overlooked. The trash can may not get cleaned until it’s overly yucky looking to your sight. A good scrubbing and rinsing will do the trick. For quick clean up: Empty the trash. Grab your all-purpose cleaning spray and sponge to clean. From cover to the sides, then the bottom and pedals. Replace a new trash bag and freshen up with a fragrance spray. For thorough cleaning of the trash bin with stuck food, liquid stains, etc. Empty the trash. Bring it to your bathroom and give it a good shower. Use dish soap and scrub those gunks off and rinse with hot water. Always dry out the trash can before using it again. Replace a new trash bag and spray it with your favorite essential oils. Now that we’ve tackled those 5 Kitchen Items in your home to clean. Let’s give these items the proper cleaning and never forget it again. Which one are you going to clean first? Anything you want to add to those kitchen items that get overlooked? Let me know in the comments.

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Cleaning Supplies Checklist You’ll Need In Your Home

Jordan N. — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:57:49 +0000

Are you taking inventory of the cleaning supplies in your home? Do you feel efficient in cleaning once all the necessary products and tools are available at your disposal? How about getting a Cleaning Supplies Checklist to get organized at home. Part of your homemaking is making sure you have all that you need to have a clean house. Your product choices that can help lessen the time of your cleaning are a bonus to any homemaker. Less time cleaning means more time with family. So, I’ve listed all the best Cleaning Supplies and Tools you’ll need to make your home spotless. Before we go further, print off the Cleaning Supplies Checklist Printable for your copy and reference later. FREE Download HERE. In preparation for getting organized with your cleaning supplies and tools: Make room for a cleaning area in your home to house all the cleaning supplies. The storage can be in a laundry room or another corner storage near the kitchen. Create a cleaning kit packed with all the tools and supplies you’ll need daily for your cleaning needs. If you want quick access, you can also store them under the sinks of the kitchen and bathrooms. Take a look at the list and note the quantity in your cleaning supply list inventory. Then, clip this cleaning supply checklist in a location where you can see the list for easy access before running to the grocery. Use this checklist to help you in your routine housework and stay on task with your cleaning approach. You can also use these household labels that you can customize for what you need at home. For you to shop, click on any product image or links to take a closer look. The great thing about this shopping time is to have Amazon Prime deliver straight to your door. If you don’t already have Amazon Prime, you can sign up and try it for a 30-day free trial. **This post is not a sponsored post. However, this post may contain affiliate links. If you click on the product links and purchase through the links, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See the Full Disclosure Here. Thank you for your continued support!** What are the cleaning supplies needed at home? As a homemaker, you want to stock up in your cleaning supplies and make sure the tools are working. Efficiency and time management is a homemaker’s superpower. The supplies that you’ll need will be based upon what you truly need in order to manage your household well. Here are the CLEANING TOOLS you’ll need for your home: Rubber Gloves Cleaning Caddy Spray Bottles Kitchen Sponges MicroFiber Cloths Scrub Brush Toilet Wand Duster Dust Pan & Broom Mop & Bucket Steam Mop Dust Mop Vacuum Carpet Cleaner Roomba Vacuum Lint Roller Trash Bags Antimicrobial Wipes Paper Towels CLEANING PRODUCTS You’ll Need for Cleaning. Listing all the LAUNDRY PRODUCTS, You’ll Need Laundry Detergent Dryer Sheets Stain remover Fabric Softener Stain Catcher -> a homemaker’s hack -laundry saver! Bleach Oxiclean Lint Trap Dryer Balls -> great for people with sensitive skin and babies. Washing Machine Cleaner -> yes, you need to clean your washing machine too. These additional HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS can help you get your home clean in no time. The list includes Distilled white vinegar, Isopropyl alcohol, Hydrogen peroxide, Borax, and Baking soda. So I don’t know about you, but I also use vinegar solutions for my cleaning needs. However, it stinks! So, I looked and found this infused vinegar shower mix that works and doesn’t smell deathly – thanks to helloglow.co. Even if the smell isn’t stinky anymore, make sure you ventilate the area well and use a protected mask, gloves, and eye goggles, especially if you’re cleaning a molded surface. Here’s a Baking Soda Cleaning Hack I do at my kitchen: When your oven has plenty of gunk and grime, you can use baking soda by sprinkling it around the inside bottom of the oven/range. Next, use a spray bottle filled with water and spray the water on top of it. Now, you wait for 2 hours. Afterward, you scrub the surface using a textured sponge in your cleaning supply. Then clean off the surface with a wet cloth removing all baking soda residue, and the oven cleaned. Caution for Baking Soda Use: Remember that baking soda is abrasive; if mixed with other solutions can be dangerous. Also, there are things you shouldn’t clean with baking soda. There are plenty of cleaning recipes you can follow for household solutions to help clean your home. You have to scour the internet for the best ones you like and work for your homemaking needs. Now that you have your complete checklist of the cleaning supplies. I have the Cleaning Schedule Kit for you down below. Download the Cleaning Routine Planner through this form. This Cleaning Routine will help you stay organized and easily manage your home cleaning. You can read my cleaning routine as a stay-at-home mom here. As a result, you’ll be on top of your homemaking schedule, and you can spend more time enjoying the family. Take these as your cleaning supplies guide; you can add or subtract any product that doesn’t apply to your homemaking. Before you go, GRAB the Cleaning Routine Planner and pair it with this House Cleaning Supplies Checklist. Your FREE Printable for the Checklist here. If I miss anything on this checklist that you regularly use in your home, share it in the comment. Every home is different, but knowing what’s out there and what works will help out any moms reading this post. What are your storage hacks in keeping all your cleaning tools and products at home? Do you have a bonus product or a favorite one that is a life-saver for you? Let me know in the comment. 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