{"id":103296,"date":"2020-03-16T02:52:25","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T09:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=103296"},"modified":"2026-04-15T00:32:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:32:51","slug":"quick-tips-for-easy-spring-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/daily-living\/quick-tips-for-easy-spring-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Tips for Easy Spring Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may have heard your parents say that spring cleaning is not the yearly rite it used to be \u2013 what with young people always on the run nowadays. Well, this is your chance to prove them wrong!<\/p>\n

As spring slowly sets up camp, here are some quick tips on how to thoroughly clean and declutter in an efficient manner \u2013 while bringing some well-deserved freshness into your home after the long winter months. So, grab your broom and let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n

1. Clean your cleaning supplies<\/h3>\n

Yes, really. Before you begin this traditional, seasonal task, pay extra attention to the cleaning tools you\u2019re about to use. It\u2019s nearly impossible to do a good job with a dirty vacuum cleaner, dusty reusable cloths or grimy mops. So, whether you plan on cleaning your Las Vegas<\/a> apartment or give your Raleigh<\/a> home some sprucing up, start by cleaning the cleaning supplies first, making sure to pay attention to any expiration dates on the cleaning solutions. Alternatively, if you use your own homemade blends, make sure they\u2019re fresh.<\/p>\n

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2. Start small<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Focusing on the details goes a long way, even when it comes to spring cleaning. So, start small and go one room at a time. For example, check out the inside and outside of kitchen appliances long before wiping the kitchen floor. Or, clean the mirrors and dust the shelves in the living room before washing the windows. Plus, by getting the smaller things out of the way first, you can focus on the bigger picture and better estimate\u00a0how much time you’ll spend cleaning a certain area of the house.<\/p>\n

3. Work your way down<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Spring cleaning 101 dictates that everything \u2013 and we do mean everything \u2013 needs some sprucing up. This includes ceilings and walls around the house. Because there\u2019s a chance that dusting and cleaning at higher levels might transport dust and dirt to lower items, it\u2019s always a good idea to start from the top of a room and work your way to the bottom. So, take care of cobwebs, ceiling fans, upper shelves, dusty curtain rods and light fixtures at the beginning of your cleaning process.<\/p>\n

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4. Wash everything washable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There\u2019s no better time than spring to give textiles a refresher. Think kitchen towels, cooking gloves, pet blankets or maybe even those washable cushion cases that you never got around to cleaning. Or, maybe you\u2019re one of the lucky ones whose curtains don\u2019t require dry cleaning only. If so, pop them in the washer quick. You can also spritz materials you can\u2019t wash with homemade mixes of lemon or vinegar to freshen them up.<\/p>\n

5. Leave the closet at the end<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When the seasons change, your closet needs extra care. Not only will you need to sort the items that won\u2019t be used until winter comes back around, but you\u2019ll also need to freshen up your spring wardrobe. Finally, once the closet itself is cleaned and the shelves are dusted, start sorting the clothes.<\/p>\n

Deep cleaning your home is never easy, especially when spring fever kicks in. But, while the chore itself requires effort, the satisfaction of a job well done is always worth it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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