Fort Myers Spring Cleaning Tips
Spring is almost here, Fort Myers! If you’ve spent winter huddled inside, now’s the perfect opportunity to crack those windows and begin thinking about spring cleaning. You might have your annual spring cleaning plan, but all too often homeowners can neglect a few important tasks.
These are just a few recommendations to max out your spring cleaning from your floors to your shutters, so you’re able to enjoy the prettiest season in Fort Myers.
Spring Clean Your Windows
It’s common to get out of bed in mid-March and realize that the less-than-stellar view out your bedroom window isn’t because of winter weather–it’s because of a grimy window. Spring is an ideal opportunity to deep clean your windows. Get that beautiful view back with these steps.
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If your window opens, fully open it and clean out any debris and dust in the track. First remove as much as you can with a dry cloth or small brush, then wash with warm soapy water and a cloth or brush to clean out the rest. This will let your window operate more easily, and ensure your window can completely close.
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Spray down the glass with a cleaning solution. You can use either a cleaner you buy at the store, or make your own at home using one part vinegar and two parts warm water.
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Clean the glass with a microfiber cloth. These cloths are effective at cleaning glass and leave fewer streaks.
Don’t Neglect to Clean the Window Treatments
A clean, spotless glass window isn’t worth much the window treatment isn’t just as clean.
For fabric window treatments like curtains or draperies, cleaning can be a hassle. For thick fabric treatments, take them off the wall and shake them outdoors to get rid of any loose debris, then pop them in the washer on a cold cycle and air dry them. For thinner fabrics, you’ll need to be more delicate in how you handle them, so wash them by hand in a sink or tub.
Plantation shutters are by far the easiest window treatment when it comes to cleaning. Remove dust by wiping down with a microfiber cloth or barely damp rag. To spot clean, use a slightly damp cloth to take off the stain, then dry with a cloth.
Spring is also an ideal time to think about switching up your window treatments. Take a look at the Sunburst Shutters Fort Myers Idea Gallery to see gorgeous photos of ways a new window treatment can revamp.
Spend Time on Your Appliances
Your fridge, oven and dishwasher are just as much furniture as appliances. Particularly with modern appliances like those made of stainless steel, looks are equally as important as function. Clean all the nooks and crannies of your appliances, and get them back to their original condition.
Stainless steel appliances can be polished using a solution made of 1 tsp. dish soap and 1 qt. of warm water, applied with a damp cloth and air-dried.
Get Every Single Surface
You’re probably going to give your floors and walls some much-needed attention when you do your spring cleaning, but remember to spread some love around to some of the most often neglected surfaces. Here are just a few of the places that are often skipped over when doing your spring cleaning:
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All handles or switches that are often touched. This could be in the bathroom, on electronics, or anywhere else in the home.
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Various shower surfaces, including the door, floor, and soap ledge.
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The tops of your ceiling fan blades.
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Under your appliances - especially the larger appliances like your fridge164 and dishwasher.
