Summer Cleaning (Coz You Missed Spring Cleaning)

Cynthia Rowley Rivington 3-Over-3 Sofa is deliciously summer.

Heat brings about humidity, grime and dust. All these nobody wants so why not engage in summer cleaning? This task does not have to be a drag. You can actually have some fun while doing it.

But how?

Use Leftover Cleaning Agents

Now whoever said you have to buy expensive chemicals just so you can get the dirt off surfaces? Half a lemon that’s been left over dinner can be used to clean up faucets and stainless steel fixtures. You can also use this to get the grime off the grill.

Using a wire brush, rub the lemon juice onto the still warm grill. For major mess, use oven cleaner so you can attach the grime and food bits.

The grill isn’t the only thing that you can clean up using leftovers. You can also use full fat mayonnaise for those stubborn water rings left by some of your guests. Instead of hating that particular guest forever, just apply some mayonnaise onto the area. Let it sit for an hour before you wipe it off with a clean cloth.

Eliminate Mold and Mildew

Your washing machine could smell awful during the summer because it could get really humid. To prevent this from happening, use hot water and detergent and run an empty load. This should get rid of the awful smell. Just be sure to leave the washing machine door ajar so that it will dry properly.

As much as you can, try getting rid of mold and mildew using natural means. You would be surprised to find out that you already have some of the cleaning agents right inside your kitchen.

Vinegar, when diluted with water, can cut any pungent odor. It is also a natural mold killer when it is sprayed directly to the moldy area. Just leave the vinegar for a few hours then scrub using a clean brush.

If vinegar odor offends you, then use a few drops of essential oil to overcome the powerful scent.

Tea tree oil is also an effective mold eliminator. This may be more expensive than most green remedies but you would just need two teaspoons of this oil mixed with two cups water so it is actually relative. Spray this solution to the affected area but don’t wipe off or rinse.

Baking soda is another natural kitchen ingredient that you can use get rid of mold and mildew. Use it with water or water and vinegar. Spray the solution onto the moldy surface, let sit then scrub using a damp cloth.

Divide Your Work

Instead of tackling your cleaning in just one day, why not divide your summer cleanup to a number of days. You can spread the cleaning throughout the weeks and among different family members. This is so everyone will feel that they did their share of cleaning.

As a family, you can also set a goal to have a clutter-free home during the summer. Remember that having more stuff than needed means having more things where dust can accumulate.

Have the kids say yes to dusting during this season. Encourage even the preschoolers to take part. Ask them to put their laundry into the hamper and also to store their playthings once they’re done playing.

Never be sidetracked. Allow the voicemail to take your call while you’re still halfway through with your living room cleanup. Answer the call or email once you’re done with what you were initially doing.

Always make it a group project so that the cleaning will become fun rather than a burden.

Keep Dirt at Bay

One effective way to keep dust, dirt and sand away from your home is to have people remove their shoes right before they enter your home. Invest in a thick doormat that is also gentle on your feet.

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