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Whether you are planning to sell your property, or it’s your first year in your new home, now is the time to think about a spring clean. No matter how clean and tidy you keep your home, there are some jobs that need to be done on a yearly basis to keep the place looking spotless.

De-Clutter Before You Begin

It is impossible to give your home a good spring clean if there is clutter in your way. Throw out, or sell items that you no longer use. Put the rest of your clutter in boxes and move them out of the way before you get started.

Your Carpets May Not Be As Clean As You Think They Are

If you have carpets in your home, they may not be as clean as you think they are. This is particularly true if you have pets. If you have small children, you may be exposing them to a lot of dirt and germs if your carpets are not thoroughly clean.

Consider getting a professional carpet clean. Or if you want to save money, rent a carpet cleaning machine and do it yourself. Make sure you rent a good quality machine that removes the cleaning residue from the carpets or they will just become sticky and attract even more dirt.

Curtains and Soft Furnishings

If your curtains and soft furnishings haven’t been cleaned in a while, now is the time to tackle them. If you don’t have machine washable curtains, it may be worth getting a specialist cleaning firm to clean them in-situ, so you don’t have to take them down. If your curtains and sofa covers are machine washable don’t dry them completely. Your curtains will hang better when they are partially dry and it will be easier to refit your sofa covers when they are slightly damp.

Walls and Ceilings

If your walls and ceilings are not due to be painted, make sure you give them a thorough clean. You may be surprised at how dirty they become, no matter how clean you keep your home. One of the easiest ways to clean your walls and ceilings is with a long handled mop and an all purpose cleaner.

Kitchens and Bathrooms

Give the surfaces of your kitchen and bathroom a thorough spring clean with a steam cleaner. Clean or replace dirty or cracked grout to make your bathroom and kitchen look like brand new.

Cupboards and Closets

Remove all the items when you clean your cupboards and closets and make sure that you use the opportunity to get rid of things you no longer need, or want.

Don’t Forget the Small Items

It is often the small items that can let your home down big time, if you forget about them during your spring clean. So remember that your lampshades, sockets, light fittings and bulbs all need a clean.

Putting Things Back

Before you put everything back in its place, consider better storage solutions for some of your items. If you had clutter to begin with, there is a good chance that you need to re-think your storage. More effective storage will make it easier to keep on top of your home cleaning on a regular basis and it will make life easier next time you spring clean. Sell Real Estate