Spring is officially here and that can only mean one thing…it’s time for a deep clean! Dreaded my many, yet appreciated by all. I know it probably feels like you’ve been cleaning non-stop these past few weeks, but now is a good time to give a little attention to some of the areas we may have been neglecting. I mean, seriously, did anyone expect 3 months ago that we’d be more focused on wiping down our groceries than anything else? I, for one, have never wiped so many door knobs, banisters, or pre-packaged grocery items in all my life!  And, now that we’re finished with the cold and beginning to see more sun and less rain it’s a great time to scrub the floors and steam clean the carpets. The way I see it, nice weather allows all of my hard work last longer!

To – Dos:

Interior – 

• Clean your garbage disposal
• Clean microwave and oven
• Clean range hood filters
• Test carbon monoxide and smoke detectors
• Clean and replace window screens
• Run water and flush toilets in less frequently used spaces
• Wash pillows and comforters
• Freshen up your mattresses by sprinkling with baking soda and then vacuum
• Dust fan blades
• Clean under major appliances
• Test sump pump if you have one and check status of back-up battery
• Check basement for damp spots after rain
• Check attic for damp spots after rain

Exterior:

• Inspect and pump septic tank if needed
• Clean and inspect outdoor lighting fixtures
• Oil garage door tracks
• Trim trees, non-flowering bushes, and shrubs. For those that flower you should not trim until they have finished flowering.
• Apply lawn fertilizer
• Mulch garden beds
• Repair loose siding and trim board
• Spruce up your front porch with a few potted plants
• Clean patio furniture