I hope everyone had a great Easter weekend and you're enjoying the beautiful weather that we've been having! It seems to be getting warmer by the day and it looks like we're in for a great next few days! Here's a look at your Wilmington area forecast:
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Well, the Spring season is upon us and as some of you may already know, I recently had my TV "debut" in a segment on WECT news. I was contacted by a reporter from the news channel who found my BLOG posting from last spring on "Spring Cleaning Tips."
Since that seemed to be a very popular segment, and "tis the season," here's a look at ways to get your home clean and ready for the warm spring so, you can actually spend more time outside enjoying the weather!!
Wendy's Spring Cleaning Tips- Part 2
It might be time for a little spring cleaning...
Basic Cleaning Supplies for Spring Cleaning-
It might be time for a little spring cleaning...Top 5 Spring Cleaning Chores-
1. Storing Seasonal Clothing
When warmer spring weather arrives, it's time to pack away sweaters, coats, and other cold weather clothing. Storing seasonal clothing is easy to do safely if you follow a few simple rules. Making sure that the storage containers and areas follow the rules of clean, cool, dark, and dry will keep clothing in good shape for next winter.
1. Storing Seasonal Clothing
When warmer spring weather arrives, it's time to pack away sweaters, coats, and other cold weather clothing. Storing seasonal clothing is easy to do safely if you follow a few simple rules. Making sure that the storage containers and areas follow the rules of clean, cool, dark, and dry will keep clothing in good shape for next winter.
2. Check Appliances
We expect our appliances to perform whenever we need them, but sometimes their care can be neglected. Each spring take the time to inspect your major appliances for wear and tear. The coils of the refrigerator should be vacuumed, and the drain pan should be cleaned out. Accumulated lint needs to be cleaned from the dryer vents. Clean out accumulated gunk from your oven and refrigerator. Clean dishwashers, disposals, and washing machines. Heating and cooling units need maintenance as well.3. Clutter Control
Spring is the perfect time to remove clutter and excess from the home. Try the 4 container clutter method to help figure out items that need to be kept, sold, given away, or trashed. If paper clutter is one of your problems, find out how to reduce paper piles around the home.4. Garage Storage
It may be a little daunting, but chances are your garage could use some attention this spring. Whether you need to organize a garage cleanup day or just need to remove a few items to be used in a garage sale, it makes sense to pay a little attention to your garage this spring. Try some new organizational tools or techniques to store sports equipment, christmas decorations, or whatever your family hides in your garage space.5. Outdoor Areas
Spring is a great time to get the outdoors ready for entertaining. Clean the patio and outdoor furniture. Do some basic landscaping repairs on the lawn, shrubbery, and plants. The exterior doors and windows of the home may need some attention. Check for fence and exterior repairs. Lawn maintenance or pest prevention may need to be performed as well. With a little effort this spring, outdoor areas will be ready to entertain throughout the summer.Basic Cleaning Supplies for Spring Cleaning-
Dusting Supplies
Dusting is an important job whose frequency will depend on your lifestyle, décor, and any breathing and allergy issues family and friends may have. Tools for dusting will also vary with personal preference although I recommend the following:
- Microfiber Cloths (for general and intricate dusting)
- Microfiber Dust Mop and/or
- Vacuum Cleaner Dusting Attachment (for high ceilings, walls, corners)
- Dusting Spray and/or
- Furniture Polish the tools to take care of trash are simple, yes, but a necessary component of making your household run smoothly. I recommend the following tools:
- Microfiber Cloths (for general and intricate dusting)
- Microfiber Dust Mop and/or
- Vacuum Cleaner Dusting Attachment (for high ceilings, walls, corners)
- Dusting Spray and/or
- Furniture Polish
General Surface Cleaning
The fact is that every surface in our homes gets dirty. We need a good cleaner to keep all the smudges, spills, and sticky spots clean. Our best friend is a good all purpose cleaner, but you may want an extra cleaner or two for general cleaning around the house. I recommend:- All-Purpose Cleaner
- Kitchen Cleaner or Wipes
- Bathroom Cleaner or Wipes
- Sponges, Paper Towels, Cleaning Cloths
- Scrubbers
- Gloves
Trash
The tools to take care of trash are simple, yes, but a necessary component of making your household run smoothly. I recommend the following tools:
- Trash cans (for every room or area in the house)
- Trash can liners (these can be reused grocery sacks, or store bought liners)
- Baking Soda
- Recycling Bins(labeled for easy sorting)
Special Surfaces
If you’re like most homes, you have several surfaces in your home that need a little extra TLC when it comes to cleaning them. These specialty surfaces give our homes variety and spice, but knowing what to clean them with can be especially frustrating. I recommend the following products where applicable:
- Oven Cleaner
- Stone Cleaner
- Dish Soap
- Dish Detergent
- Wood Polish
- Upholstery Spot Remover
- Leather Cleaner
- Laundry Soap
- Laundry Stain Remover
- Laundry Additives
- Toilet Bowl Cleaner
- Soft Scrubbing Cleaner
- Air Freshener
- Glass Cleaner
- Bleach
- Silver or Metal Polish
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and please don't ever hesitate to contact me if I can help you in any way with your real estate needs!
www.wendyinwilmington.com
wendy@seacoastrealty.com
(910) 279-3983
www.wendyinwilmington.com
wendy@seacoastrealty.com
(910) 279-3983
**Something to ponder...How come you press harder on a remote when you know the battery is dead?
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