Get Your House Ready for 2019: A Cleaning Guide

Hello World!  Welcome Friends!  The new year is fast approaching, and this means many people are getting ready to make some major changes. It could be to buy a new pet, move homes, or move countries entirely. On the other hand, there are a set of people who are ready to continue from where they left off and make minor changes just to make 2019 a better year. If you fall into the second category, the first change you may be thinking about making is on your home. If your spring clean is coming early and you’re ready to enter 2019 with a sparkling home, here’s a cleaning guide that should help.

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Prepping Your Home

Before doing any cleaning, it’s always a good idea to declutter and get rid of junk. If not, you may find that your home gets dusty and chaotic right after you clean it. Dedicate a day to taking all of the items in your home out, especially the ones tucked away in corners. When decluttering, it’s advisable that you separate your things into five baskets which you’ll see below.

1. Put away: Everyone has items piled up on top of a chair or that are hiding anywhere but where they belong. Dedicate this basket to those things so they can be returned to their original homes.
2. Recycle: If you have items that need to be recycled, throw them in this basket so you can do so when you have time. Avoid hoarding items that you won’t use so you can save space. Also, remember recycling is good for the economy, saves energy and reduces landfills.
3. Fix/mend: Things breaking is a part of life, however, keeping them hidden away for years shouldn’t be. Throw such items in the fix/mend basket and make it your priority to get them fixed as soon as possible.
4. Trash: In order to create space, get rid of things you haven’t used or know you will never use and throw them away immediately. Once you’re done the trash basket should go right outside.
5. Donate: Items that are still in good shape or can be fixed should go in the donation box. There’s always someone out there that can use it if you can’t. You should also note that some junk can be repurposed like socks which can be used for cleaning, or vases which can be gifted to someone with flowers.

The Big Clean

Once you’ve done part one of the hard work, it’s time to progress onto the second half which is the cleaning. This is where you’ll need to get your hands dirty and get into all those hidden corners to make sure everywhere is clean. You can do this by yourself or call in professionals to give you a hand.

• Carpets-Perhaps consider carpet cleaners Columbus Ohio if you need your carpets cleaned or get someone to do the entire house.
• Dusting-When cleaning, focus on getting rid of all of the dust first so that your cleaning isn’t in vain.
• Upholstery– Don’t forget about any upholstery you have as that should be cleaned too. Get curtains dry cleaned, have furniture cleaned, and throw rugs in the machine.
• Windows – When thinking of ideas to make your windows sparkle, the simplest solutions are often the most effective. Mix up a half and half solution of water and vinegar, throw in the juice from half a lemon, and put it in a spray bottle for an effective way to leave your windows sparkling clean.
• Walls -In addition to the above mentioned, don’t forget to vacuum and wipe the walls and ceilings with an all-purpose cleaner. The aim should be to clean areas that you often neglect so that your whole home feels new and refreshed.
• Bathrooms– To clean the bathroom, rub strong agents into shower walls, tubs, toilets, and sinks. After fifteen or twenty minutes, you can rinse and wash the cleaning items.

By following the above steps, you should find that your home is clean and ready for 2019.

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