The thermometer might be hovering around the freezing mark, but it won’t be that way forever. Warmer weather will soon wash through the midstate, and that means one thing: annual spring cleaning!
Instead of waiting until the calendar officially says that winter is done for the season, why not get a jump on all the washing, dusting, repairing and scrubbing? That way, when the first warm breezes beckon you to go outside, you won’t be stuck indoors with a bucket and mop.
What can you do to spring clean when the wind is blowing a cold gale? Plenty! Here are some ideas:
- Focus on scrubbing hardwood or laminate floors, as well as deep-cleaning your carpets. During the winter, your family has tracked in tons of dirt, grime, salt and debris. All that gunk will make itself at home until you scrub it away. Not only will tackling the flooring throughout your house make the environment much healthier thanks to all the allergens you’ll be removing, but it will also make every room smell better.
- Start to make headway with your dirtiest windows. As the preferred Harrisburg replacement window company, we often hear homeowners lamenting about how tough it is to get their windows shiny. Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about that type of hardship. Our windows make cleaning simple — and you never have to leave your house to get the job done. We even have a short video to show how to clean Andersen windows quickly.
- Put some elbow grease into your grimiest appliances. When was the last time you cleaned the oven? What about removing everything from the refrigerator and giving it a sponge bath? When the snow is falling outside, it’s the perfect opportunity to take your appliances from drab-looking to fantastic. This can even help the appliances run more efficiently and last longer than they otherwise might.
- Spend time organizing your closets. Did the closets turn into catch-alls for tons of clothing, unwanted items and stuff you couldn’t put anywhere else? Remove everything from each closet and figure out what you want to keep, what you want to donate and what you want to toss. If you haven’t worn an outfit for more than a year – or it no longer fits you – it’s probably something you’ll never wear again.
- Arrange your bookshelves. A neat bookshelf can make any room look tidier. If you have bookshelves overflowing with ancient tomes, or cluttered with trinkets and photographs, spend an afternoon re-arranging your beloved items. The shelves will look like they have been attractively designed by a pro, and your living space will seem less chaotic.
Springtime isn’t the only time you can pick up a mop or broom. Start spring cleaning today and reap the benefits when the flowers start to bloom!
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