Even though it’s unclear whether it is still winter or Spring here in Chicago (it snowed several days last week), it’s really spring here. I’ve already started spring cleaning my house, and on the really nice days, I’ve even opened my windows to let the fresh air in. There is a rumor that it will reach the 70s by the end! That will allow me to do a ton of Spring Cleaning. Here are a 5 spring cleaning tips that I like to use:
Sponges
Sometimes you have one sponge that needs to do all the work. If that’s the case, make sure you periodically disinfect that. The easiest way to do that is to place it in the microwave on high for about a minute.
Space Bags
I love, love, love these. All my winter clothes get put into these every year. You vacuum the air out, and it takes up a whole lot less space! Plus, more room in my closet!
Toss expired drugs and cosmetics
I use spring cleaning as a reminder to review the medicine we have in the house and ensure it’s all still effective. I also do the same with my makeup.
Garbage disposal
Make sure you clean this out. Add some baking soda and vinegar, and watch it bubble! This cleans all the gunk out. After doing this, I usually like to add a lemon, switch it on, and then my house smells lemony fresh!
Rings On Your Tub
- Ever notice that if you have cans like for shaving cream, they leave you rings on your tub? An easy way to do that is to put a layer of clear nail polish on the bottom of the can (or a metal soap dish or waterer). No more rust stains!
I use these 5 spring cleaning hacks all the time! Another thing you can do is stock up on the products you need in the spring and save money!
What is your spring cleaning tip?
The nail polish is genius! I have a terrible time with rust rings on our tub.
We start earlier.. and I am afraid that we end up cleaning a lot longer than we should. I make sure we always re-stock the first aid kit because that seems to get forgotten in all the mix.
These are awesome tips. I’ve been doing it a little at a time. I’m definitely giving nuber 5 a try.
I love the clear nail polish on the bottom of shaving cans… have to try that! Thanks!!
Great tips! I actually need to go through a lot of things right now. Cosmetics is one of those. I have a ton of nail polish that I need to go through. I wouldn’t be surprised if I had at least 50+ of them!
Thank you very much for the clear nail polish idea. Brilliant! Those rings on the tub have been a problem of mine for years.
I did not know you can disinfect a sponge in the microwave. These are great tips. I will be putting clear nail polish on the shave cream.
That nail polish trick is genius! I never thought to do that, and I hate trying to scrub out those rust rings.
With all the tips you provided I’m going to call you the spring cleaning Jedi! I didn’t know that you can disinfect the sponge by put in the microwave for a minute I learned something very important today. Thanks for all the great tips and I’ll be sure to pass this onto my staff.
I need to get some Space Bags in my life! I also need to go through all my makeup and toss all the old stuff!!
My spring cleaning tip would be think really hard if you need that piece of clothign before you put it in storage (though I do love those compression bags) we hang on to waaaaay more things than we need. Thanks for the extra tips!
It’s the same way here, we have such a crazy weather. Spring flowers are destryed because of snow.
These are great! I need to go through my medicine cabinet to get rid of old drugs and makeup! Another tip is to get everyone in the house involved in the spring cleaning!
Thanks for the tips! I’ve yet to finish my Spring Cleaning…..
These are all great tips! I definitely need to clean out the medicine cabinet and the cosmetics.