Everybody likes to spring clean, even if some don’t like to actually do itdo their spring cleaning during spring. Spring cleaning has been a long standinglong-standing tradition in the UK, and takes a special place in the hearts of a large number of the population. It’s a time to start a new, andnew and remove the clutter of the past year. For some people, it could even be considered a spiritual thing. Perhaps they consider the cleaning of the home to be equivalent to a cleansing of the soul.
One huge obstacle that every spring-cleaner encounters is that of furniture. There’s bound to be a myriad of lost possessions behind that sofa, under the bed, or stuffed at the back of an old wardrobe. The big questions for these diligent dust-busters is, how on earth are they going to deal with all the mess?
Spring cleaning tips
Getting behind the furniture
The first method
: Tthe awkward shuffling forward of furniture, sidling from one side to the other and as you edge it further and further away from the wall. We’ve all done it before. Unfortunately, the further you edge it away, the more grime is revealed. It’s not uncommon to find a variety of lost things behind the sofa. Old change, a few coppers scattered around in the dust. If you have kids, there’s going to be at least four toys under there, shoved and forgotten long ago.
Of course, this is hidden mess and is easy to ignore. Make sure that you’re getting behind each piece of big furniture and giving it a thorough clean. Not only will you pick up some long lost items, you’ll also be surprised at just how much grime is collected. Ensure your spring-cleaning is thorough and covers every inch of floor space.
Getting under the bed
The second method: Uup close and personal. IfIf you’ve decided that it’s time to clean under the bed, things are going to get a little bit more tricky. There’s You’re likely to come across big boxes of stuff you haven’t seen in years, crumpled up pieces of paper with notes you scribbled down hurriedly and then forgot, the odd fluffy toy, that charger you lost a few months back. The only way you can effectively spring clean under your bed is to completely remove everything, pick out a few bits you’ve decided you don’t really need to keep, and then put it all back ready for next year.
How to deep clean furniture
Every item of furniture inside your four walls doesn't need to be meticulously cleaned. However, if you decide to do a deep dive today, make a commitment to addressing a number of thethe main pieces that you use and touch on a daily basis.
You should employ this three-pass procedure for each of those items:
Clean: Dry-clean the fronts, legs, and surfaces. Your components' undersides and crevices should be vacuumed. Your upholstered furniture should be thoroughly vacuumed, down to the cushions. Do the slipcovers as ' laundry.
Maintain: Adjust the handles and legs. Treat any stains on the spot. Take pills out of the fabric. Take care of any repairs that are required.
Treat: Apply any other semi-annual treatments your pieces need, such as leather conditioning or furniture polishing.
How to deep clean wood furniture
Start out with liquid dish soap. A cotton ball soaked in water should have a drop of liquid dish soap on it. After that, apply the cotton ball to a hidden area of the furniture, such the inside of a bed leg.
Mineral spirits is the next thing to try if you want to see if you can makegive your furniture a little cleanerextra sparkle. .
Despite the fact thatEven though mineral spirits should not harm wood surfaces, you should nevertheless test the treatment on a discrete area of the furniture to be absolutely certain.
If there is no discoloration visible, proceed to wipe the furniture off using a clean cloth dampened with mineral spirits but not soggy. Finish by using a water-moistened towel to remove any remaining cleanser, checking the wood along the way for flaws.
Use spring cleaning to de-stress
Spring cleaning can be an ordeala fairly daunting task, and some people shy away from it. We believe it’s a good practice , and will probably help relieve any stress you’ve got hanging around once it’s over with. Ideally, at the end of a spring cleaning, you want to be able to take a step back and think to yourself “Job well done.”. We certainly hope you can.
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