Want to make it quick and not so dirty?! Read on…
Make a plan and set a timer
A spring clean can be derailed if we start the job and get distracted by sorting out clutter or ending up doing more jobs than we realize needed to be done. Write out the jobs for each room so you can score them off and only do those jobs. Set a timer too. You’ll want to finish in each room before the bell goes off so this will help you focus.
Start with the worst first
It’s always worth getting the heavy jobs out of the way. Remember that professional cleaners such as the ones we employ at Budget Maids always start from the top down—dusting and polishing before vacuuming or wiping kitchen surfaces before washing the floor. Kitchens and bathrooms often require the most maintenance so do them first, including the cooker and the fridge.
Don’t let the dirt in
If you’ve never been one of those households that makes people remove their shoes when they come in, you’ll be surprised the difference it makes if you do enforce the rule. Carpets, flooring and lino will stay cleaner for more. And you can apply the rule to pets too, wiping paws when they come in from outside.
Make it everyone’s job
A spring clean won’t come in the top ten family fun things to do, but Mom’s not the only one responsible for a tidy home. If you’ve got help, the job will be completed sooner and you can get on with the nice stuff, such as a going to a movie or the park.
Book a junk removals service
A spring clean is often code for de-cluttering, but bags set aside for taking to your recycling facility or the charity shop often sit at the door for weeks, becoming part of the furniture. Book a junk removals service and they will do the hard work for you, recycling as much as possible so nothing is wasted.
Finally, there are always professional services that will do the job in less than one day… Here at Budget Maids we provide cleaning services in Oakton, a maid service in Arlington or cleaning services in Potomac and surrounds, and more. Why not give us a call today and let us help you with your spring cleaning?
