The winter is just about to end, and our homes already begin to remind a hoarder’s place. It means that the grand spring cleaning is due, so are here with a bunch of advice to make it less overwhelming. Throughout winter, our homes accumulate clutter, dirt, dust, germs, and allergens. So spring cleaning always has to be deep, with proper disinfection and addressing hard-to-reach nooks. Sometimes it is physically taxing to embrace the whole spring house cleaning in one day. Luckily, experts from the New York cleaning services company told us about the chores we can tackle way before the spring cleaning marathon begins. Here is the spring readiness checklist that helps set us up for the proper spring cleaning purge and makes seasonal cleaning effortless.

1. Tackle the clutter

We easily get attached to things and have trouble letting them go. As a result, our homes get filled with items that barely create any value for us. Clearing the clutter not only helps prepare our home for spring cleaning by creating more empty spaces, which are easy to clean. It also acts as a remedy for our minds, reducing anxiety and keeping us focused on momentous things in life.

Decluttering may take more than one day as you might find things you’d like to give away or sell. So you will need one hell of patience to go through the whole house, checking expiry dates and sorting stuff.

Maids from the White Glove Cleaner company recommend paying extra attention to so-called “clutter magnets”. These are areas that tend to get cluttered faster, for example, kitchen cabinets, closets, kids’ toys, and a place where you store medicines and cosmetic products.

2. Wash all washable items

Removing dust from your home must be your number-one priority during spring cleaning. It is not enough to just wash hard surfaces (including those hard-to-reach), as dust can linger in fabric for a very long time and, thus, get in the air. It is known for causing serious health issues for allergic people and people with asthma.

You can have a head start in your spring cleaning by dealing with dust in the fabric beforehand. Wash your tablecloths, rugs, bedding, curtains, removable upholstery, drapes, and bulky winter clothes you will not wear this year. Everything that cannot be washed in the washing machine or by hand should be at least shaken out outside to remove dust. Only after such a complete wash dusting hard surfaces brings the maximum effect.

3. Organize your kitchen cabinets

It is hard to find somebody who would say they have sufficient space in their kitchen cabinets. Probably our habit of packing cabinets with stuff we rarely use is the reason. Before spring cleaning day arrives, prepare your kitchen cabinets for a good scrub by discarding all that useless stuff and organizing this precious kitchen storage place. Ensure you wash the interior of your cabinets before putting your organized kitchen stuff back. Leave as few items on the countertop as possible to make spring deep cleaning and disinfection fast and seamless.

4. Clean and disinfect appliances

Deep spring cleaning includes sanitizing and disinfecting appliances (both inside and outside) and areas behind and under them. You do not have to wait for spring cleaning to tackle your appliances. Do it in advance at a relaxed pace (and as many as you want a day), and when the big day arrives, you will not have to bother with them. A fast exterior cleanup with a multi-purpose cleaner will be enough.

First, clean your fridge on the exterior, discard expired food, and wash the shelves and interior walls. Use a kitchen cleaner to remove stuck food in your microwave. Clean your oven with an oven cleaner to get rid of burned food. Check if your kettle or coffee machine needs to be descaled. Clean your washing machine and dishwasher using a microfiber cloth and a multi-purpose cleaner to remove dust, soap scum, and food leftovers. Consider refreshing them both using vinegar (you can find the instruction on the internet).

Your dryer also needs a good cleaning. Wipe the interior and doors using a multi-purpose cleaner and clean the filters by removing the accumulated lint. Pull out your big appliances to vacuum and wash the floor under and behind them where possible. This will save lots of time and energy during your grand spring cleanup.

5. Make a spring cleaning checklist and prepare the supplies

Creating the checklist helps to mentally prepare for a big job by visualizing every nook and cranny that need cleaning. Divide your house into areas and make a detailed list of tasks. Also, inspect your cleaning kit and buy what is missing for comprehensive cleanup.

Basically, you will need a vacuum cleaner, a set of microfiber cloths, a multi-purpose cleaner, a kitchen cleaner, a bathroom cleaner, a window cleaner, a good mop, rubber gloves, a basket, and some sponges. Sometimes buying all of this can cost you so much that it is more reasonable to hire a deep cleaning service NYC, which already includes all required cleaning tools and supplies. Think about what works for you best, and off you go to start your grand spring cleanup.