Spring Cleaning Shortcuts

By Maid Brigade of Northern Connecticut

You want to do some spring cleaning, but you are on a tight time schedule.

When you have the time, go back in for a thorough, deep clean but in the meantime, here are some ways to clean your home quickly.

When it comes to carpeting and rugs, target needy areas. There are sure to be high-traffic zones and stains that have been bugging you forever. Give the rest a quick (but still substantial) once-over.

Moving onto the windows, focus on the exterior, where the most dirt builds up. Don’t sweat the detail work. For best results, choose a wind-free, overcast day as gusts will cause you to get sprayed and sunlight can leave streaks.

A quick steam will revive your curtains and knock out the odors. Most fabrics, from velvet to silk, can be steamed.

You may not think about it, but your mattress could also use a little bit of spring cleaning. You can refresh a mattress with baking soda while its cover gets a thorough washing. After washing the sheets and blankets, give them a nice a tennis-ball tumble or hang them outside for some fresh air.

When you do your upholstered furniture, first hit every inch of the frame and the cushions with a hand vacuum. After that, swipe them clean with a dry cleaning sponge and lint roller.

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