![]() Deep clean your oven with a non-toxic cleaner -repeat every 6 months.Ģ. ![]() Don't forget to add air-cleaning plants like these. Mix up a homemade air freshener ( try these blends ) with just a few drops of essential oil, some vodka, and water-repeat as needed.ġ0. For carpet and furniture stains, consult our guide to no-fail stain removers, and try this one-ingredient (yes, one!) carpet stain remover -repeat as needed.ĩ. Go through and file paperwork, organize and sort through digital files-repeat weekly.Ĩ. Organize books, toys, and magazines-repeat weekly.ħ. ![]() Vacuum carpets and rugs-repeat weekly, more often if you have kids or pets.Ħ. A DIY citrus floor cleaner will disinfect wood floors and leave them smelling and looking great-repeat every week or 2, more often if you have kids or pets.ĥ. Dust surfaces, including light fixtures, ceiling fans, and bookshelves, with natural cloth dusters -repeat every 2 weeks or as needed.Ĥ. Wipe down baseboards and molding, dust/vacuum corners and ceilings-repeat monthly.ģ. Clean or vacuum floors under furniture-repeat seasonally.Ģ. So grab your cleaning caddy and dive in!ġ. This to-do list isn't that long (promise!), and as always, we've got some fantastic eco-friendly DIY's to get your room looking and smelling absolutely wonderful. Check out our fave DIY lavender carpet deodorizer here. Clean and deodorize any rugs or carpet in your bedroom. Your sheets will smell amazing with the help of this DIY lavender linen spray -wash and spritz weekly.ħ. Dust blinds, nightstands, lamps, dressers, and other surfaces with natural cloth dusters -repeat every 2 weeks.Ħ. Clean makeup brushes (you know, those things that touch your face every day?) and hairbrushes with this quick tutorial, which includes a guide to makeup expiration dates-repeat monthly.ĥ. Test the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector to be sure the battery life is good.Ĥ. Check all other appliances while you're at it. A little hydrogen peroxide (or vinegar) and water, plus a good scrub with a toothbrush, can work wonders-repeat seasonally. Humidifiers can actually make you sicker if you don’t clean them regularly. Clean out your closet, donating or upcycling old or ill-fitting clothes, and organize it in a way that makes sense for you-repeat seasonally.ģ. Do a bedroom detox, including a deep clean of your mattress, pillows, and sheets-wash everything in hot water to get rid of any dust mites.Ģ. Well, spring is just around the corner, which makes it the perfect time to tackle those dust bunnies and get your bedroom fresh and clean.ġ. If you've had your furnace on at all this winter (or if yours has been working double-time like ours has!), I'm going to go out on a limb and say you probably have a good layer, or three, of dust hanging around those hard to remember and hard to reach areas of your bedroom to dust. We're outlining how to clean a house in one day, including what needs to be done in every room-and how often you should revisit each task to keep it clean-plus our favorite homemade eco-friendly cleaning product recipes. It's easy to put off or dread spring cleaning because it feels like it’ll take forever to unearth a year's worth of dust bunnies and clutter, but there's no need to fret. Right behind Girl Scout cookies, of course. This time every year, I go into spring mode, with cleaning and organizing at the top of my priority list. It's that time again! You may still not be able to leave the house without a parka-let alone open a window or turn off the heat. ![]()
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