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Bye, Bye Allergens
Keep spring allergens and dirt out of your home by removing your shoes. According to Thank Your Body, you can eliminate 60% of toxins, such as lead dust, fungal spores, pesticides and dust mites, just by doing this one simple thing. Make it easy by installing a bench or shelf near the most commonly used door.
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Well-washed Windows
Open your home’s windows to let in fresh air. (Discover 10 reasons why that’s a good idea.) Then you’ll want to clean them. Crunchy Betty spent some time testing homemade glass cleaner combinations and found this one to be a hands-down winner over plain vinegar. She calls it the Alvin Corn Glass Cleaner because it’s comprised of alcohol, vinegar, corn starch and water. Spray on windows and wipe clean with newspaper. Wash windows on a sunny day (easier to see streaking) in the morning before it’s hot. Clean blinds with vinegar and an old sock.
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Refreshed Rugs
Take area rugs outside and beat them to shake off any bugs that may have nested there over winter. If there’s still snow on the ground in your area (pretty likely after this winter), you can use it to clean wool area rugs. Otherwise, sprinkle baking soda over your rugs or carpet. Let it sit overnight, add a few drops of essential oil for a nice scent, and vacuum it up. Remove pet stains from rugs with this baking soda and vinegar recipe.
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No More Funky Fridge
Got bad smells? Coffee should get them out. Leave a bowl of fresh, unused coffee grounds in the fridge for a day or two. Always keep baking soda in the fridge because it neutralizes odors. Buy it in bulk and store in an open container; swap it out every three months. Baking soda is also your best refrigerator cleaner (mixed with warm water) because it’s mildly abrasive, odor-eliminating and safe to toss down the drain afterwards. One more tip: If you just pull your fridge away from the wall one inch, you can reduce its energy usage by 40%!
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Clear Closet Clutter
Clear out your closets with this hanger trick, which I’ve seen around the web quite a bit lately. Hang this season’s clothing in your closet with all the hangers turned the wrong way. Once you wear an item, replace it in the closet with the hanger turned the usual way. At the end of the season, anything that’s still facing backward can be donated.
Honestly, I hate spring cleaning. It takes a long time and is really boring but it should be done. In this article I found some great tips. Thanks, I will try them.Regards!
This spring I promise to make a big clean of my living room. I have a big carpet there that needs to be cleaned. Thanks a lot for the inspiring article!