Spring is almost here — and after months of cold Canberra and Sydney weather, longer days, warmer temperatures and more sunshine are very welcome.
Tuesday marks the official start of spring, making this the perfect time to open the windows, let some fresh air in and give your home a little extra attention.
You don’t necessarily need to clean your entire house from top to bottom. Instead, focus on some of the areas that may have been overlooked during winter.
Here are 10 cleaning jobs that can help give your home a fresh start this spring.
1. Clean Your Windows
After winter rain, wind and dust, windows can quickly start looking a little worse for wear.
Cleaning the glass — inside and outside where accessible — can make a surprisingly big difference to your home.
Clean windows allow more natural light inside and can instantly make rooms feel brighter and fresher.
Don’t forget the window sills and tracks while you’re there.
2. Give Skirting Boards Some Attention
Skirting boards are easy to overlook during regular cleaning.
Over time, however, they collect dust, pet hair and marks.
Spring is a good opportunity to work your way around the home and give them a thorough clean.
3. Look Up
We spend plenty of time cleaning what’s directly in front of us, but what about above us?
Check ceiling fans, light fittings, vents and the tops of cupboards and wardrobes.
These areas can accumulate a surprising amount of dust over winter.
With warmer weather approaching and ceiling fans soon coming back into regular use, now is a particularly good time to clean them.
4. Clean Behind and Under Furniture
When was the last time you looked underneath your sofa?
Dust, crumbs, pet hair and all sorts of mysterious objects can accumulate beneath furniture.
Move lighter furniture where practical and vacuum underneath and behind it.
Even if nobody can see these areas, removing accumulated dust can make the whole room feel cleaner.
5. Freshen Up Your Kitchen
You probably clean your kitchen regularly, but spring is an opportunity to go a little further.
Clean cupboard fronts, splashbacks and areas around appliances.
Take some time to declutter the pantry, dispose of expired products and wipe down the shelves.
It’s also a great opportunity to give the oven and rangehood some attention if they’ve been neglected over winter.
6. Give the Bathroom a Deeper Clean
Bathrooms can take a beating during the colder months, particularly when windows stay closed and ventilation is reduced.
Spring is a good time to thoroughly clean shower screens, tiles, mirrors, vanities, taps and floors.
Pay attention to areas where soap scum, grime or mould may have started to accumulate.
And as the weather warms up, take advantage of the opportunity to improve ventilation and let some fresh air circulate.
7. Don’t Forget Doors, Handles and Light Switches
Some of the most frequently touched surfaces in our homes are also some of the easiest to forget.
Take a look at your doors, door frames, handles and light switches.
You may be surprised how many fingerprints and marks have gradually appeared.
A quick clean can make these areas look noticeably fresher.
8. Get the Outdoor Areas Ready
Spring means we’re going to start spending more time outside.
If you have a balcony, courtyard, patio or outdoor entertaining area, now is the time to get it ready.
Remove cobwebs, sweep away leaves and dirt, clean outdoor surfaces and give your furniture some attention.
For outdoor surfaces that have accumulated significant dirt and grime over winter, pressure washing may also be worth considering.
9. Give Your Carpets a Fresh Start
Carpets collect dust, dirt, hair and other debris throughout the year.
Regular vacuuming is important, but occasionally your carpets may benefit from a more thorough clean.
Spring is an ideal time to consider professional carpet cleaning, particularly in busy households or homes with children or pets.
10. Declutter Before You Clean
One of the easiest ways to make your home feel cleaner isn’t actually cleaning at all.
It’s removing things you no longer need.
Go through wardrobes, cupboards, children’s rooms and storage areas and identify anything you no longer use.
Donate items that are still in good condition and dispose of anything that isn’t.
With less clutter around, your home becomes easier to clean — and easier to enjoy.
You Don’t Have to Do Everything in One Weekend
The idea of “spring cleaning” can sometimes make it feel as though you need to spend an entire weekend cleaning every corner of your home.
You don’t.
Make a list, choose a few priorities and work your way through them.
Alternatively, getting some professional help can take care of the cleaning while you concentrate on decluttering, organising and enjoying the warmer weather.
At Tiger Clean, we provide professional residential cleaning across Canberra and Sydney, from regular home cleaning through to more thorough cleans and additional services including window cleaning, carpet cleaning, oven cleaning and pressure washing.
Start Spring With a Home You Love Coming Back To
Spring is about fresh starts.
Opening the windows, clearing away the winter clutter and giving your home some extra attention can completely change how your space feels.
And after spending so much of winter indoors, there’s something particularly satisfying about starting the new season with a fresh, clean home.
So when spring arrives on Tuesday, open those windows, let the sunshine in and give your home the fresh start it deserves.
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