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Supplies for Deep Cleaning

The month of January we are focusing on cleaning.  So far I have talked about developing a seasonal cleaning plan, supplies for seasonal cleaning and developing a deep cleaning plan. We continue with deep cleaning by talking about the supplies you will need.  This will depend on the rooms you tackle. Let’s say you adopted an every-other-month schedule (January – Kitchen, March – Bathroom, May – Bedroom, July – Living Room, September – Dining Room, November – Kids Bedroom).  You should start thinking of the supplies you will need in the month before. So December would be the time to … Continue reading →

Developing a Deep Cleaning Plan

So far I have talked about developing a seasonal cleaning plan and putting together seasonal cleaning supplies.  As a reminder, seasonal cleaning deals with rooms and areas that you tend to get to about once-a-year. Now we are going to focus on deep cleaning.  This is your top-to-bottom cleaning.  I usually do this type of cleaning twice-a-year, in the spring and the fall. The system that works best for me is to empty the room.  I will tell you it’s a pretty big undertaking, especially in certain rooms.   So if you really want to do a good deep cleaning, make … Continue reading →

Four Tips for Enhanced Cleaning

1. We do need to flip our mattresses from time to time but there’s no sense in struggling with a heavy mattress to clean your bed skirt or dust ruffle if you don’t have to. Look for styles that have elastic around the edges instead of those that cover the box spring and get covered up by the mattress. You can slip it off easily without heavy lifting, wash, dry, press if necessary, and put it back in place without breaking a sweat. If you can’t find a bed skirt that you like in that style, make one or add … Continue reading →

Deep Cleaning

If your typical Spring Cleaning routine just isn’t enough this year, try deep cleaning. Deep cleaning means that nothing gets a pass, down to the tiniest nook. It is a lot of work and it is time consuming, but your home will feel like new and everything you own will last longer if it’s thoroughly cleaned a few times throughout the year besides your regular cleaning. The best way to deep clean is to tackle one room at a time. Start in one corner and work your way around the room, top to bottom. Get rid of cobwebs, dust the … Continue reading →