7 tips for spring cleaning
As the days get longer and the temperatures rise, the need to spruce up the house and home increases. In other words: spring cleaning is on the agenda. We have therefore collected seven tips to make this easier.
#1: Finding the “right” time
A fixed date, i.e. a “spring cleaning day”, has not yet been set. While some already do this in February, others only put it on their to-do list shortly before Easter. Others are waiting for the end of the heating season. However, there are two recommendations: on warmer days, it is definitely easier to ventilate your house and apartment than on cold days. Rain should not be in the forecast either – at least if window cleaning is also on the agenda.
#2: Good planning is half the battle
Allow enough time for the cleaning: Basic cleaning takes longer than the usual house cleaning. To make good use of the time available to you, also consider what work you want to carry out before you start. If the list is particularly long, it may be a good idea to carry out the spring clean in stages. You can either specify which rooms are to be spruced up on which day or which work is to be carried out. You should also plan small breaks to catch your breath. And don’t forget to make sure you have enough cleaning products at home – nothing is more annoying than having to interrupt your spring cleaning to go shopping.
#3: Get to work with motivation
Spring cleaning is definitely exhausting and not exactly what you would call fun. Put on your favorite music and get your partner and children involved – after all, a sorrow shared is a sorrow halved. Think about a reward beforehand: this could be a good meal after work, a luxurious bubble bath or a colorful bouquet of flowers to bring spring into your home once again.
#4: Take it easy
If that doesn’t help, take a sporty approach to spring cleaning! Because you also burn calories in the process. An hour of vacuuming, for example, is an average of 190 calories, and an hour of window cleaning is an average of 250 calories. If you see the work you have to do as a workout, this may also increase your desire to do it at least a little.
#5: Away with legacy issues
Get rid of ballast before you swing the broom! Sort out old clothes, books, odds and ends, crockery and so on – especially if you are clearing out boxes and cupboards to clean them anyway.
#6: Proceed strategically
Before you start cleaning the rooms, take care of the boxes and cupboards (see above). This prevents dust and dirt from falling onto the freshly cleaned floor or carpet. Also follow the golden rule of brushing: brush from top to bottom and from back to front. This prevents surfaces that have already been cleaned from getting dirty again.
#7: Do without the chemical club
Sustainability is also a big issue when it comes to spring cleaning: using sustainable cleaning products is good for both the environment and your health. However, according to the organization “Die Umweltberatung”, only certified products or products that have been awarded seals of approval such as the Austrian Ecolabel, the “Blue Angel” or the EU Eco-Label are proven to be ecologically safe. Not only are they biodegradable, certain ingredients that are harmful to the environment and health are also regulated or even excluded. According to experts, three cleaning agents per household are sufficient anyway: Vinegar or citric acid-based cleaners dissolve limescale and are therefore suitable for sanitary facilities. In the kitchen, the grease-dissolving effect of dishwashing liquid is sufficient to clean surfaces, while floors can be cleaned with all-purpose cleaner.
When the home finally shines in fresh splendor, there is only one thing left to do: enjoy the days until spring arrives.
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