Spring is here and that means Spring Cleaning should be too! Now’s the perfect time for property owners to roll up their sleeves and start a deep clean! Regular deep cleaning is an essential part of property upkeep. It prevents the hassle and cost of frequent repairs and keeps your property looking its best. By keeping your home clean, you can avoid costly renovations and repainting jobs.
Additionally, maintaining a clean property is not only beneficial for its value – particularly if you’re renting it out or considering selling – but it also supports your health and comfort.
Gather Spring Cleaning Supplies
Effective spring cleaning starts with having the right tools. You’ll need an arsenal of cleaning materials that can handle a thorough scrub-down. Aim for eco-friendly cleaning products that are low in toxins and utilize safe, organic ingredients to ensure your health is not compromised during spring cleaning.
Ensure your cleaning supply list includes products for washing windows, dusting, and cleaning various items like vents, heaters, fridges, vacuum cleaners, and garbage bags. Don’t forget essential tools like mops, sponges, baking soda, and rubber gloves to protect your hands.
Kitchen
The kitchen is a critical area that needs to be spotless. As it’s a space you may not have the opportunity to clean thoroughly on a regular basis, it’s crucial to leave no corner untouched during spring cleaning. Since this is where you store and prepare food, it’s vital for your health to keep kitchen surfaces and storage areas free from bacteria.
Though you may wash dishes and sweep floors daily, places like behind the refrigerator often get overlooked. Remember to clean your oven thoroughly, too.
Bathroom
Proper bathroom hygiene is non-negotiable. A bathroom can harbour harmful germs if not well-maintained, so it’s essential to keep every inch as clean as possible. Take care of the tiles, making sure they aren’t chipping, and pay attention to the colour changes in your sinks and toilets due to steam.
Also, check the areas behind your washing machine and dryer for dust accumulation. Additionally, ensure that your showerheads, washbasins, faucets, and toilet are sparkling clean, and don’t forget to mop the floor.
Bedroom
A clean bedroom is vital for good quality sleep. Dust and dirt can contribute to sleep disruptions and even insomnia. Keeping your sleeping area clean is key to your health. Mop the floor, clean any chandeliers, and flip the mattress regularly.
Take the opportunity during spring cleaning to declutter your wardrobe as well. Sort through your clothes, and donate items you no longer wear.
Living Room
The living room is a family gathering spot and should be inviting and clean for both family and guests. Attend to couch stains, shelf dust, rug dirt, and dirty TV screens as a routine part of your Spring clean.
Wash cushions, blankets, and thoroughly clean your couch to eliminate bacteria from public places. Rugs may require vacuuming or professional cleaning, especially if you have pets. Remember to mop and deep clean the flooring and give your TV and speakers a good dusting.
Don’t overlook cleaning vents and air conditioners, which if neglected can circulate dust and create unpleasant odours.
Final Thoughts
We can’t stress enough, the importance of diligent Spring cleaning for all areas of your properties, especially if performed only annually. Homeowners, property managers and landlords should clean extensively to combat the build of nasties that can affect the health of your family or the families of your prospective tenants. Property managers will also find that keeping up a strict regime of property cleanliness will ensure neglect never leads to more serious and costly issues further down the road. It will maintain and could even enhance the property value, so don’t delay – get on it!
