Molly Maid's top 12 spring cleaning tips

By Kim Dunn
March 12, 2014

If you're going to tackle spring cleaning this month, the experts at Molly Maid can help get you started with these top 12 spring cleaning tips. With just a bit of care, attention and elbow grease, your apartment can shed the winter grime and sparkle for sunny days ahead.

Spring cleaning tip #1:Simplify your cleaning products Limit spring cleaning products to a quality window/glass cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, tile/grout cleaner and a toilet bowl cleaner.

Spring cleaning tip #2: The Molly Maid system Clean each room from the top to bottom starting on the left and moving right. This really is the quickest and most efficient way to thoroughly spring clean your home.

Spring cleaning tip #3: Dust first, vacuum second. Any bits of dust or dirt that fall to the floor as you're dusting will be picked up by the vacuum cleaner.

Spring cleaning tip #4: The best dust cloth: a damp, clean microfiber cloth Hold the cloth by a corner and lightly mist with clean water from a spray bottle. The cloth should be just damp enough to pick up dust without leaving moisture streaks on the furniture surface.

Spring cleaning tip #5: Pet hair Remove it from upholstery with a damp microfibre cloth or rubber glove.

Spring cleaning tip #6: Damp mop First sweep or vacuum floors to collect crumbs and dirt. Then start washing the floor in the farthest corner of the room and work your way towards the door. Use a damp cloth on the end of a mop handle to reach the narrow space between appliances.

Spring cleaning tip #7: Microwave spatters Fill a cup with water and microwave on high for a few minutes. The steam will loosen any baked on food so you can easily wipe it clean. Before wiping the microwave, remember to be extra careful when removing the cup of water as it will be hot.

Spring cleaning tip #8: Dish cloths and sponges These are germ incubators, if you don’t clean them you’re just spreading the bacteria around. Wash dish cloths regularly, and microwave damp sponges on high for several minutes to kill bacteria. Even better, toss the sponge and stick to microfibre cloths, which dry quickly when hung up and help prevent the spread of germs.

Spring cleaning tip #9: The toothbrush Use a toothbrush for hard to reach areas in the bathroom and kitchen (for example, around the soap holder, taps and drain).

Spring cleaning tip #10: Streaks on the balcony door Streaks are tricky to eliminate. When spring cleaning, wipe the interior side of the glass horizontally and the exterior side vertically. This way, it will be easy to determine if the streaks are on the inside or outside.

Spring cleaning tip #11: Clean your laundry routine. You fill your laundry basket with dirty clothes. You take it to the laundry room and setting it on the floor. Then you repack it with clean clothes an hour later. Give your laundry basket, hamper and detergent/bleach/softener caddy a good cleanse. Now, add anti-bacterial wipes to your laundry kit so that you can wipe out the inside of the basket before refilling it with clean clothes each time.

Spring cleaning tip #12: De-scale the kettle. Fill the kettle half-and-half with white vinegar and water and leave it to soak overnight. Using an old toothbrush, dislodge any stubborn bits of lime scale. Rinse out thoroughly a couple of times and then boil some water to eliminate any odour of vinegar.

About Kim Dunn

Kim Dunn has been a Molly Maid franchise owner for over 15 years. More than just cleaning, she has a solid knowledge of “The Chemistry of Cleaning,” having graduated in Industrial Microbiology and worked in the field for seven years doing research and clinical work at U of T and Toronto Western Hospital. A long-time Aurora resident, her business services the Aurora, Oakridges, King and Nobleton area. Contact Kim at kim.dunn@mollymaid.ca or call 905-841-6243 for more information.

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