Spring is in the air – and so is spring cleaning. There’s nothing like a thorough scrub-down to get rid of the remaining winter muck hanging around your house. However, that’s usually when you realize how many corners you’ve been cutting for the sake of watching your favorite show.
Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to catch up on the nooks and crannies of your home. Below are 20 places you’d probably forget without a gentle reminder.
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1. Shower Curtain Liners
Curtains are usually something you’ll say you’ll get to later – but you know, never do. Next laundry day, make a mental note to run it through the wash.
2. Blinds
Get into the habit of vacuuming your blinds on a weekly basis to save yourself the hassle later. If you wait until later, the buildup becomes unbearable.
3. Ceilings
The ceiling is a super easy area of your home to forget. Meanwhile, a lot is going on up there. Check for cobwebs and dust on your ceiling fans and light fixtures, and in the corners.
4. Plant Leaves
This might be something you’ve never thought of before, but it’s just as important. Help your home and your plant by keeping the leaves clean. All you need to do is carefully wipe the leaves with a damp cloth.
5. Baseboards
Depending on how long you’ve neglected your baseboards, spring cleaning is the perfect time to go at them with a damp cloth. Afterward, you can maintain them every few weeks with a duster.
6. Door Handles
Door handles and knobs are easy to forget when spring cleaning. Touched constantly, it’s important to keep these spots clean no matter the season.
7. Front Door
It gets pretty mucky outside – especially this time of year – and when guests are waiting for you to let them in, they’re staring at your equally mucky door.
8. Light Switches
Go and check out your light switches: Are they still their original color? They’re easy to clean, and easier to forget. Make sure to take some time this year to clean them.
9. Chair Legs
Don’t just focus on wiping the seats this season. It’s important to clean the chair legs as well, as they’re often worse for wear.
10. Curtains
Most vacuum or dust off your curtains during cleaning sessions. During spring cleaning, take them down and wash them properly. This will keep them nice and fresh.
11. Washing Machine
Fill your washing machine with hot water, and add either lemon juice for rust, white vinegar for odors, or bleach for stains. Run it through a full cycle.
12. Dishwasher
Don’t let small bits of food build up in your dishwasher. Make sure to clean the crevices of the door’s rubber gasket this season. Use a toothbrush to dislodge, then run the dishwasher on hot, using a cup of vinegar to remove any lingering grime.
13. Vacuum
Sure, you clean out the dust container or replace the bag – but that’s about it. Check out your vacuum’s manual for specific how-tos on the best ways to clean the attachments, and wipe down the outside with a soft cloth.
14. Walls
The only walls we remember to clean are usually those in our bathroom, but check out the walls by your doors and light fixtures: Yep, those aren’t shadows after all. They’re fingerprints that have accumulated over time, and you’re going to want to nix them immediately.
15. Remote Controls
Remotes are especially gross. Often the hot spot for transmitting germs, it’s important to give remote controls a good wash. It can get annoying busting out cleaner for them all the time, so go easy on yourself by stocking up on disinfecting wipes.
16. Garbage Cans
You might be thinking, why bother? But you don’t want any more germs in your home than necessary. During your spring cleaning adventure, wash each garbage can in your home with cleaner and hot water. Make sure they’re completely dry before you start using them again.
17. Picture Frames
The tops and bottoms of frames collect oodles of dust (just because you can’t see it right away doesn’t mean it isn’t there). Take a few minutes each time you clean to maintain them.
18. Refrigerator Coils
Spring cleaning can be intimidating, especially if you want to keep your fridge clean. However, it’s super important. One spot we usually forget about is the coils. Coils often clog with dust and dirt, preventing the fridge from working at full capacity. Simply bust out your vacuum extension and go to town.
19. Toothbrush Holder
Either toss it in with your next load of dishes, or soak your toothbrush holder in 1 part bleach to 3 parts water. Rinse thoroughly.
20. Books
Dust loves books almost as much as we do. Tightly close and vacuum them with an extension. And make sure to take them out of their shelves and give your bookcase a good wipe down. Do this regularly to prevent molding as well during humid seasons.
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