How to tackle spring cleaning part 2

by Zack Walkter

9. Bathroom: Make doors shine

Rubbing a teaspoon of lemon oil on glass shower doors twice a month causes water to bead up and roll off. Or, try Rain-X Original Glass Treatment, a car-care product made to keep rainwater off your windshield. Use it twice a year.

10. Get a cleaner liner

Mold and mildew attacking your shower curtain liner? Throw it in the wash with a few towels, which will help scrub it clean, then hang it back up to dry.

11. Tame the toilet

Drop a teaspoon of Tang Drink Mix in the bowl. The citric acid acts as a scrubber…and it’s nontoxic, in case the dog takes a sip. Let it sit for a few minutes, then swish and flush. And if you cringe at the idea of getting splashed by toilet water (ugh!), Donna Smallin suggests pushing the toilet brush in and out of the trap before you begin. This lowers the water level, allowing you to safely swish away.

12. Corral strays

Keep drains free of hair and clogs by using a product like Drano or Liquid-Plumr to make sure potential clogs are gone, then pour boiling water down drains once a week to keep problem-free. Get rid of those annoying stray hairs on the floor by sweeping them up with a damp wad of toilet paper every morning.

13. Use bedtime as clean time

While the kids are washing up at night, wipe down the tub, toilet, and mirrors, and toss out clutter. When they’re finished, quickly wipe down the sink and floor. Bathroom done.

14. Sweeping Solutions: Pick the right broom

Cleaning should always be done a top to bottom. That way, any crumbs or dust that fall to the floor while you’re working get picked up last. And believe it or not, there’s a right way to sweep.

For indoors, choose one with finer bristles to pick up smaller dirt particles. For outdoors, go for stronger, stiffer bristles, which work better to clear porous surfaces.

15. Get swept away

To sweep, hold the broom like a canoe paddle, with one hand on top of the handle and the other toward the middle. Push your hands in opposite directions to get the most out of every sweeping stroke. Sweep from the outside in so that you don’t miss any spots, and move the dirt to the center of the room, where it will be easy to pick up.

16. Super storage

Store brooms with the handle down. It makes them easier to find and protects the bristles.

Don’t know where to begin with spring cleaning? You’re not alone. Most people never begin to spring clean their home because they truly don’t know where to start. But spring cleaning is actually pretty simple. The process of decluttering and then cleaning each space in your home is easy. Each task is quick. The tough part? Knowing where to begin.

That’s where this 30-day checklist comes in. This spring cleaning plan outlines a set of tasks to help you declutter and clean every nook and cranny in your home.

This checklist will keep you moving around your home from room-to-room. This goes against traditional advice to work on one room until it’s done and move on. But with a big project like spring cleaning your entire home, the impulse to give up when you get overwhelmed, bored, or complacent is too strong. Tackling a few quick projects each day ensures you will stay motivated. And you can check each task off once you’ve completed it.

And by the way, most of these projects work in any other season too. So you can follow this plan each season or as many times a year as you need.

What You Need

Before you get started, it’s important to be prepared with some boxes. Here’s what you need:

• Box 1: Donate/Consign. Anything you want to donate or consign goes into these boxes. If the items will not fit in a box (say, a couch) then keep a running list.
• Box 2: Repair. While you’re decluttering and cleaning, you will come across items that need to be mended, fixed and repaired. Place those items in this box until you’re ready to work on getting them fixed. Don’t let repairs sidetrack you until you’re done cleaning.
• Box 3: Put Away Box. Say you’re cleaning out a drawer in your kitchen and you find a pair of earrings in it. “What. how did those get in there?” you say. Do not stop decluttering that drawer to go put your earrings away. Resist the urge! Continue working on the drawer and put the earrings in your Put Away Box. Once you’re done with the drawer, take that box and return everything in it to it’s rightful storage place.

Also recommended: either a hardcopy notebook or a file on your computer to keep a running list of big projects that you want to get to eventually. They could be things like finally organizing your basement or attic or storing all of your old photos. As you work around your house these projects will pop up. Don’t let them distract you from the task at hand. Keep a list and once spring cleaning is over, make a plan to tackle them.

Earlier this week, we took a look at 3 ways you can use the art of Feng Shui to enhance your Spring cleaning. Let’s continue this exploration today by examining 5 more helpful tips!

1. Give your bathroom a little TLC!

Feng Shui believes that by its very nature, your bathroom should be a place of relaxation and purification. I’m sure that when you think of your bathroom, you think of water. Feng Shui believes that water is the sign of wealth and prosperity.

However, because this is the room most often associated with germs, you need to work a little harder to bring that positive chi out! So, just like you did in your kitchen and closet, start by going through your bathroom and ridding yourself of any half-used or expired items that you don’t need anymore.

To go the extra mile, add one of the air-purifying plants we mentioned in Part 1 into this space. A bright, airy environment is always good for your state of mind, but if your bathroom doesn’t have any windows, consider what sorts of colors and/or objects you can decorate it with in order to manually lighten the room.

2. Don’t forget your windows!

In Feng Shui, your windows are considered the “eyes” of your home. If your windows are smudged and dirty, you won’t be able to perceive the world outside clearly. This distortion is harmful for your state of mind, and also for your Feng Shui flow.

When Spring cleaning, take the time to properly focus on all the windows in your home. As mentioned in Part 1 of this segment, try to use all-natural cleaning products, such as orange-infused vinegar. After thoroughly washing the windows themselves, make sure not to forget about the curtains, too!

Once everything has been scrubbed clean, the final step is to open the windows up. This will quite literally give any negative energy in your home a way to escape. In its place, fresh, clean energy will be welcomed inside your home instead.

3. Symmetry is key!

Your bedroom is arguably one of the most critical, most intimate spots in your living environment. To best tap into your bedroom’s positive energy, Feng Shui recommends that you create a sense of symmetry and balance within its overall design.

This is because, as we touched upon in Part 1, the state of the given room is meant to reflect the state of your well-being. If your room is balanced, your state of mind will be, too.

Here are a few tips for making your bedroom a bit more symmetrical:

• If possible, try to have an equal amount of space on both sides of the bed
• If possible, have matching objects on either side of the bed (such as nightstands, lamps, etc.)
• If you have artwork or décor on the walls, space everything out so things are balanced throughout the room

Pro tip: While you’re at it, another idea is to rearrange the positioning of your bed so that you have a clear view of the door. Doing so gives you a “commanding position” over your bedroom, which does wonders for cultivating good, healthy vibes!

4. Cleanse all that old, bad energy!

Even with all the cleaning, re-organizing, and decluttering you do, there can still remain stuffy, bad energy from the past lingering in the air. The best way to rid yourself of it once and for all is to purify the room with a sage smudge.

Smudging is an ancient ritual used to cleanse an environment, promote self-healing, and bring peace and clarity to the mind. The fact that it also smells really good is just an added bonus!

For safety purposes, make sure that before you start, you have a fireproof burning bowl available and ready. Then, with the windows open, you can light your bundle of sage. Begin at your front door, and then move through each room.

Using either a feather or just your hand, waft the smoke emitting from the sage. Many believe that you should make a figure eight pattern with the burning sage itself.

Be mindful not to simply walk into a room, smudge a tiny bit, and then leave. It’s important that you cover as much of each room as you possibly can; from the corners, to the ceiling, etc.

Once you’ve finished smudging your whole living environment, you can extinguish the sage by putting it out in the fireproof burning bowl.

Note: If you have asthma or any other respiratory condition, make sure you first consult with a doctor before performing any sage smudges. While it’s said to be harmless in small doses, it’s better to be safe than sorry!

Hello, Darlings!

Today we are going to talk about Spring Cleaning Part 2- The Laundry Room What. Wait a minute, cleaning the room you use to clean your clothes? Yea, I know, it sounds redundant but with the new fancy washing machines, we need to give this area a little attention. The good news is that this is a quick project.

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Spring Cleaning Part 2-The Laundry Room Checklist

The first task on the list is to clean out excess lint from the dryer. This is actually a fire hazard. Nearly 3000 dryer fires are reported each year. Most of these are preventable with proper maintenance.

How to Clean Your Dryer Vent

Don’t panic, this is not hard but it can be messy. Here is your checklist for dryer cleaning

1. Clean Lint Trap Filter
2. Deep Clean Lint Trap
3. Clean Venting Tubing

Tools Needed For Cleaning Dryer

• Vacuum
• Screw Drive
• Dryer Vent Cleaning Kit

You can purchase a dryer vent cleaning kit from your local Home Depot or Lowes, or you can order one on Amazon

Dryer Vent Cleaning System

How To Clean Your Dryer Video

You Did it!

It was not hard but will go a long way to helping your dryer run more efficiently and possibly prevent a dryer fire.

Cleaning The Washing Machine

What is that smell? If you have a newer front loader washing machine you know exactly what I am talking about. The musty, moldy scent of bacteria. Unfortunately, the newer washing machines are so airtight that bacteria and mold can grow like wildfire so to control this you need to give it a little TLC.

How To Clean Washing Machine

Again, this is not hard but will help with efficiency and of course the smell. Most of this information is geared to the front loader washing machines. Here is your Washing Machine CheckList

1. Empty drain/clean filter
2. Wipeout inside and clean rubber gasket and remove any build-up or grime
3. Wipeout detergent area
4. Run Clean cycle

Tools You Will Need

• White Vinegar
• Old Rag
• Small bowl or Bucket

How To Clean Washing Machine Video

The manufacture of my washing machine recommends Affresh Cleaning Tablets for cleaning. Using these once a month helps keep my washing machine fresh smelling.

Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner

Some helpful hints I found that work with the front loader washing machines is to leave the door open after use to allow the inside to dry out. Also, don’t leave wet clothes in the washing machine for very long. A newly clean load of towels will smell AWFUL if left in the washing machine overnight.

See, that wasn’t so bad. I LOVE YouTube how-to videos. Look what you have done is a small about of time. You have made strides to prevent dryer fires, helped the efficiency of your dryer, and ensured your washing machine produces sweet-smelling clean clothes. It has been a productive day.

If You Have Time

I have a little extra time this year so I am including vacuuming behind my washer and dryer, cleaning the collection on bugs inside my fluorescent lights, and a major dusting of my cabinets and window treatments in my laundry room. A little extra TLC for the room that really does the most work in my house.

Her is the full Spring Cleaning Checklist and Kitchen Cleaning to continue your cleaning spree.

Illustration: Cathy Reece/iStock/360/Thinkstock

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April 2, 2018 by

Winter is finally gone—though we’ve lived in Ohio long enough to know that might not be the case. Either way, springtime means that spring cleaning is right around the corner, if not here already. For some, spring cleaning just feels like another weekend of tidying up. For others, well…not so much.

Wherever you find yourself—whether a total mess or a clean freak—Lykens Companies has tips to make spring cleaning more fun, more effective, and more long lasting than ever.

1. Game plan with goals

Especially if you’re on the messy side, it can be overwhelming (at best) to approach spring cleaning. We always have more stuff to clean than we expected and getting started can be the worst part. It makes sense why that’s the case. A messy apartment actually triggers stress hormones in your brain chemistry, according to researchers. It’s the reason why leaving a mess where it is can seem so appealing, while taking 5 minutes to clean it up can be the most daunting task of your life.

To combat this, you need to create a list of simple and straightforward tasks. When creating these goals, think S.M.A.R.T. Your goals should be specific, measureable, achievable, relevant and time-bound.

Most people never get started spring cleaning because they overwhelm themselves with vague tasks. If you don’t have any idea of what to do, how to do it, and when it needs to be done, then you’ll end up as aimless as a hiker without a map and compass. Do yourself a favor. Grab yourself a pen and a piece of paper and game plan before spring cleaning.

With that in mind, here’s an example of a terrible goal:

Why is this goal so bad? It’s overwhelming, non-specific, and unachievable—especially for those of us who aren’t, well, cleaning-prone.

Here’s an example of a somewhat better goal:

• Clean the kitchen this weekend.

Now we’re getting more specific. At least we have a general idea of what we’re setting out to do and when we want to do it, but this is still vague enough that it will be hard to achieve.

Here’s a great goal:

• Clear the kitchen counter of mail and dishes, wipe it down, and reorganize it by 12 pm on Saturday.

Even the sloppiest person could get this done. This goal meets all of the criteria and leaves nothing to the imagination. There’s a clear understanding of what would complete the goal and what wouldn’t. No gray area. Just black and white.

For those of us who need help figuring out how to decide our spring cleaning goals, think about some of the following questions:

1. Which rooms in the house need cleaning? Bedroom? Garage? Bathroom?
2. Which parts of those rooms need cleaning? Be specific! Think counters, closets, and cupboards.
3. How can I clean them? Reorganizing? Throwing things away? Disinfecting?
4. Are there any cleaning tools or supplies that I’ll need for spring cleaning that I can order on Amazon today?
5. What date and time will I finish each goal by?

Systematically answering these questions will yield a number of great goals that you’ll be sure to complete. You won’t just have a more effective spring cleaning than ever before, but we bet that you’ll end up feeling more accomplished than ever.

2. Stagger

Too many people try to lump all of spring cleaning into one day. Look, this isn’t Christmas. When you think about spring cleaning, really emphasize the “spring” part. Think of this as a season of cleaning up and reorganizing, not just a single day.

After you create your goals, stagger them. You’re much more likely to achieve every goal if you try and do one every Saturday instead of trying to do all of them on a single Saturday. It’s less overwhelming and you’ll increase your chances of turning cleanliness and organization into a healthy habit.

3. Don’t just reorganize

Recently, Lykens Companies wrote a blog on why less is more, pushing for a simple-living movement. Most of us have more than we need—more clothes, more kitchen supplies, more books. You name it! If you’re like me, your tendency is to horde what you have.

“But what if I need this?” I ask myself about one of the 10 flashlights I own and have never used. This isn’t a reasonable attitude. You aren’t just overcrowding your living space; you’re being selfish. Rather than hide your extra stuff in the back of a storage closet, consider donating it to those who are less fortunate.

Nothing feels better than a clean bedroom.

When people adopt this lifestyle, they quickly experience the joy that comes from being generous. Additionally, it seems that those who give away their extra stuff conclude that they actually don’t need that much to be happy.

Helping people while making your home tidier? Win-Win.

4. Never work alone

Unless you’re someone who finds refreshment and a sort of meditation from cleaning by yourself (and, no, that wasn’t sarcastic), it can be great fun to include friends and family in on your spring cleaning adventures. You can enjoy the convenience and effectiveness of delegation while getting to spend some extra hours with loved ones. Blast music, get to work, and always buy everyone pizza afterwards.

5. Reward yourself

Spring cleaning is a reward in itself: you end up with a super tidy apartment that looks great! But sometimes that’s not enough. This stuff is hard work. Why not throw a little extra incentive into the mix? Hang a carrot in front of yourself and get to work. Think about something you’ve wanted to treat yourself with and decide what steps you need to take to earn that reward.

For instance, if there’s a nice dinner you’ve wanted to treat yourself to, then, by all means, do so if you decide that it’s a fitting prize. Just make sure you’re actually getting things done. Create another goal that ends with you earning your reward. Here are a couple examples:

• If I complete 10 goals this month, then I’m going to celebrate with a nice dinner.
• If I give away 5 pairs of shoes that I never wear, I’m going to buy that bottle of wine I’ve been eyeing.
• If I clean once a week for two months, then I’m getting those concert tickets.

This fun element might just give you the extra motivation to jump into spring cleaning sooner rather than later.

Get started now

We covered the best way to get started on spring cleaning: make your goals. Wherever you are, make 5 goals that you can complete within a month. Spring cleaning can be fun and refreshing. Why wait to get started?

Ready to spring clean your apartment? Although cleaning is not exactly something to jump up and down about, now is the perfect time to tackle a daily checklist of chores. Knock it all out in a week while it’s still a bit cold outside, and you’ll be ready to head out in the sunshine once you’re done. Finish your spring cleaning in a week with this daily checklist:

Day 1: Wall-to-Wall Wipe Down

Ready to get started? Begin by stashing cleaning supplies, gloves, an old rag, and various brushes in a tote to carry from room to room with ease. Fill a bucket with soapy water and wipe all surfaces. Remove light fixtures as you go and pop them in the dishwasher for a deep steam clean. Wipe down forgotten spots like fan blades, lamp shades, and picture frames. Be sure to hit the tops of door frames, baseboards, and blinds. Don’t forget to sanitize light switches and doorknobs after a full winter of germ buildup.

Day 2: Get Clear Windows and Window Treatments

For a streak-free look, wait for a cloudy day to wash the windows, since streaks and hot sunshine go hand-in-hand. Start by removing screens and letting them soak while you’re polishing the windows. After you clean the windows, wipe them with a newspaper for streak-free clarity. Remove window coverings and throw washable ones in the laundry. If the label specifies, take curtains to the dry cleaner, or just use the vacuum upholstery attachment to freshen up.

Day 3: Declutter and Donate

Give your entire home a refresh with a deep declutter. Move from room to room with a bag and a box, tossing trash in the bag, and giveaways in the box. Once the box fills up, seal it shut and throw it in the back of your car for the next time you see a donation bin. And while you’re moving from room to room, identify anything that’s out of place and find a home for it.

Day 4: Scrub the Floors

When it comes to cleaning hard floors, spring cleaning warrants a deep scrub, Cinderella-style, with a brush and bucket of suds. Be sure to get areas you normally miss with the steam mop – underneath cabinets, right up against the walls, and behind toilets. If you have a pet or the carpets still don’t feel fresh enough after vacuuming, go a step further and rent a carpet cleaner.

Photo via Unsplash

Day 5: Give Your Furniture a Solid Once-Over

Today, the task is to wax all wood furniture with Pledge or a similar furniture polish. Wipe down couches with warm soapy water, including arms and bases. Remove couch cushions and vacuum out all that stuff that falls in the cracks. Throw pillow covers in the wash, and toss pillows in the dryer with a dryer sheet to fluff and freshen.

Day 6: Think Inside & Underneath

Wash out the insides of appliances that usually stay closed. Think: inside the oven, inside the fridge, underneath sinks where cleaning supplies are stored, and even inside the garbage can. This task could go on forever, so just target each of these areas for 15 minutes, max.

Day 7: Head Outside

The outside of your apartment is the first part of your home that greets visitors. Walk outside and take an objective look around. Wipe down or replace welcome mats, clear cobwebs off your shelf, wipe light fixtures, and sweep around the door. As a final step, spruce up potted plants by clearing dead leaves and planting bright new blooms.

What are your plans for spring-cleaning your apartment? Share your favorite cleaning hacks with us.

While we’re all secretly celebrating the fact that it’ll be months before we see another big snow storm (fingers crossed), there’s one thing that makes spring kind of a downer: spring cleaning. While this annual tradition makes it seem like humans only make a point of cleaning up their belongings once per year, it’s important to view it more as an “out with the old and in with the new” experience rather than a “why is this refrigerator door sticky? I hate my life!” moment. Although, I won’t lie. It’s probably good to clean that stuff up too, while you’re motivated and moving. Nobody wants a jammy fridge.

Motivation is seriously the key factor here, especially if you live with a roommate or spouse who might enable messiness. I mean, I’m sure we’ve all been in that situation where it’s late, and dishes are piling up, and instead of actually putting them in the dishwasher, you have an “If Todd can’t do it, neither will I!” attitude that seems really empowering at the time, but ends up turning you into a lazy individual who’s too embarrassed to have company over. Bringing on additional help will not only make these chores more fun, but you’ll be less tempted to feel tension and resentment after everything is thoroughly cleaned.

Since all of this is much easier said than done, here are a few more tips to help you feel motivated, and perhaps make this daunting “holiday” slightly more fun.

1. Make a playlist

Make a mix that is fun, not a mix that’ll showcase your in-depth knowledge of folk rock. Feel no shame adding some Britney and some Christina on there. I know you have some ‘N Sync buried deep in your iTunes library, and this is the time for “Bye Bye Bye” to make a reunion with your ears. Spring cleaning will go by so much faster if you feel inspired to dance while doing it.

2. Don’t be afraid to introduce your old clothes to a Hefty bag

One of my biggest messy-points is my closet. In my head, I reason I’ll wear certain clothing items again someday. The reality is, they’re too tight and too dated. There is no shame in throwing out a few of your old faded black t-shirts that you got on sale a decade ago, especially when you spend more time staring at them than wearing them.

As an act of goodwill, think about how much your old wardrobe might help out someone else, and consider donating the pieces that aren’t totally disgusting. At the end of the day, you’ll have a cleared closet and a clear conscience. For a job well done, consider purchasing a new piece or two to freshen things up a bit.

3. Make dusting a game

So, “dusting” is nothing like “spending time playing The Sims 4,” but both have their strong points. Invest in a Swiffer duster (mine literally changed my life), and try to find all of those dusty places that you might not notice on a daily basis, but might be making your allergies slightly worse these days. Have a ceiling fan? Check those blades. See a strange layer forming on the top of your fridge? Eradicate it, and see how much that fridge will shine.

While being a dust detective might not sound like the best way to spend a weekend, you’ll feel so much better once everything looks presentable. As a fun bonus, consider buying a dust mask from the store to help with breathing. It will make you feel like you’re part of the Hoarders cleaning crew.

4. Get inspired

Buy that home decor magazine that taunts you in the store. Then, get rid of that “my living space will never look like that” attitude, because it can. Sure, you might not financially be able to buy the expensive furniture, but it’ll give you a lot of ideas to maximize your space and decorate it in a way that truly fits your personality. Giving your house or apartment a mini-makeover won’t just lift your spirits, but it’ll make you feel a lot more invested in your own habitat. People who are invested in their own habitat are people who make sure to vacuum under the coffee table. It’s a scientific fact! (OK, fine. It’s not.)

5. Don’t overdo it on day one

Try to schedule your time appropriately. If your friend is playing a show at that DIY venue across town, don’t let spring cleaning get in your way — but don’t also use it as an excuse to not get started. The best way to be productive is to have an end goal that makes you satisfied. Tell yourself that if you focus on cleaning up for three solid hours, your reward can be a night full of socialization and music. Even if you just make a dent in the big project, it’s way better than spending that time watching a marathon of Teen Mom 2 while feeling sorry for yourself.

Let’s get real here: If you don’t have realistic goals as to what you can do, you’ll end up giving up on the entire project pretty quickly.

6. Consider buying a Jawbone, a FitBit, or downloading a free step counting program on your phone

Cleaning up is actually a pretty amazing source of exercise, so consider having a secondary goal that’s happening simultaneously as your first goal. After you see how many steps you’ve taken while vacuuming, you’ll feel like a workout champion. What’s better than being a workout champion? Being a workout champion with carpets that don’t have pet hair embedded inside.

7. Plan a party

Remember when I talked about end goals? A great end goal is to have all of your friends over to see your shiny new home. Make sure to set a date before cleaning even begins, and it’ll help you accomplish your mission. When you know that other people will be able to see your unswept floors, it’s a huge motivation to get to work. Try to make your place look like a place that’d impress you if it wasn’t your own.

8. Marathon a show while cleaning

I know that I ragged on Teen Mom 2 earlier, but it’s actually a pretty good show to clean to. In general, any show that doesn’t require a ton of thought is perfect to use as background noise. Hoarders (also mentioned above) will make you feel way better about your own situation, while those with a Hulu Plus account will be able to access some nostalgic shows like Clarissa Explains It All and Hey Arnold!

The shows you want to avoid? Crime shows, shows that require a lot of visuals to get the jokes (like, now would be a bad time to start up with Arrested Development, unless you’ve seen it before), and Breaking Bad. You simply can’t look away from Breaking Bad. It’s just that good.

9. Think about the future

You probably don’t want to start thinking about spring cleaning next year, but make some mental notes to make yourself feel better about the process. For example, if you make a point to clean out your fridge on a monthly basis, you won’t have to deal with the horror show that you’ve faced this year. In fact, spring cleaning might actually be a breeze next year. If you choose this year as your cleaning rock bottom, you’ll be happy to know that the worst of it is all over.

Next year you might just refer to the daunting task of “spring cleaning” simply as “Yeah, I need to spend an hour tidying up this weekend.” How freaking great will that be?

Images: Amazon; Mack Male/Flickr; Giphy (8)

Spring cleaning makes use tackle the jobs we can’t get to on a regular basis and also those jobs we don’t like to do. A necessary chore …..but little things make for a sparkling house…

In part 2 of the Spring cleaning series..here’s a list to help..

• Walk around the house, use a damp soft cloth and wipe down all the switch plates, get all the grime and germs built up over time.
• Look up to the ceiling, in the corners, do you have cobwebs? You can buy a fancy brush or just slip an old sock over the broom handle and secure it with string to get dust and cobwebs between the walls and ceiling.
• Chandeliers. Use a feather duster or a hairdryer set on low to remove the dust…if the dust is stubborn use the following formula: one part vodka to five part water in a spray bottle, spray the chandelier and use a blow dryer to dry, then polish.
• To clean fans if you don’t have a fan brush, use an old pillow case, slide it over each fan blade and wipe clean, the dust will be caught inside the pillow case for easy clean up.
• Artificial plants look great but are real dust traps. To clean them, wash them in the sink or shower, and then leave outside to dry. Either just use water or a little dish soap and water…you will need to rinse if you use any soap.
• Windows…Using white vinegar and water ( 25% vinegar to 75% water) and a cotton towel wash the windows removing all dirt and pollen. Next take scrunched up newspaper to buff the windows dry.
• Check all the filters in the house. Air conditioning filter, water filter in the refrigerator, dryer filter in the machine and don’t forget the outlet on the roof, make sure it is not blocked.
• Clean the blinds with a duster or put an old sock over you hand and run your hand over each blind.

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