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Spring Cleaning: 4 Lifehacks That Will Make Your Yearly Clearing A Breeze

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Spring Cleaning: 4 Lifehacks That Will Make Your Yearly Clearing A Breeze

The spring season is not only a time to bask in warmer temperatures, but it's also when most people spring clean their home. Deep cleaning the home is essential after a long winter spent indoors. When you want to make your yearly cleaning a breeze, there are a few tips to follow.


Scan Important Documents

One of the most effective ways of cleaning out your home office or desk is to make digital copies of important documents or receipts that you've accumulated throughout the year. Upload the documents onto a computer and a hard drive to back them up and secure the information. You can also add the documents to a cloud to make them easy to access when you're away from home. Shred all documents that are uploaded and file the remaining paperwork to keep it organized.


Purge Each Room

Tossing out unused items that collects dust is one of the most effective ways of transforming your interior setting. Throw out products that haven't been used in the last year to free up extra space in bedrooms and closets. Consider using a large bin from a company like Cheaper Bin Hire to help simplify tossing out old items and prevent them from finding their way back into the home.


Clean The Oven

The oven is one of the most used appliances during the winter season due to baking casseroles and sweet treats to keep warm. Although it can be difficult to remove burnt food or spills in the oven, you can freshen up the appliance with a few household products. Chip off pieces that have dried inside of the oven and spritz burnt-on food with ammonia, according to housebeautiful.com. Wipe off the remaining residue with a mixture of baking soda and white vinegar.

Air Out Linens

According to hgtv.com, you can air out your bedspreads, rugs, and curtains that can accumulate dust and allergens during the winter season. Take them outside to air them out throughout the day and shake them out to remove dirt that has accumulated. Airing out your linens will save time instead of washing the products, which can ruin the materials in the washing machine.

Many people dread the spring cleaning process due to the amount of time that it takes to freshen up their space. By following a few easy lifehacks you can simplify your spring cleaning routine and make it as easy as possible. That way you can enjoy the benefits of a clean house without the stress.

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