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Simplify Your Spring Cleaning

Let some fresh air and sunlight in, and get some cleaning done

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Carpets and Rugs
Yes, you should clean all of your carpets at least once a year. But the carpet underneath your couch requires a lot less scrubbing than the area directly in front of it. Target high-traffic areas, and save yourself some trouble by going easy on the lesser used ones.

Curtains
You can steam most fabrics. Save yourself the arduous tasks of taking drapes down, then washing and pressing them by investing in an inexpensive garment steamer. For delicate fabric like lace, toss it in the dryer with a dryer sheet to refresh.


Washing Machine
Run a hot cycle (with no clothes) with white vinegar and baking soda to cleanse and deodorize. Even better – let the solution sit midcycle for an extra half hour to really get things fresh.

Bedding
If your mattress cover is stained, soak it in cold water and OxiClean before washing with detergent and white vinegar (to deodorize). When you remake the bed, dust the bare mattress with baking soda to draw out dirt and odors, then replace the mattress cover and remake the bed. Wash your pillows in the washing machine just like you do pillowcases.

Windows

The outside of your windows are much dirtier than the inside, especially after the winter. Focus your efforts there. Choose a gray day with little wind: you’ll avoid both streaks from sunlight and new dirt blowing on your clean windows.

Upholstery
You know that couch you’re always vacuuming around? Try using the vacuum on it to draw out dust and dirt.

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