04/08/2021
Spring is a great time for fresh starts, like shopping for a new home or refinancing your current loan to fund a new remodel project.
And speaking of keeping things fresh, spring is also a great time for some deep cleaning and disinfecting around the home. Whether you’re prepping for a big move or simply trying to keep your family safe and healthy, these tips can help you keep your home sparkling clean.
Protect Your Home: Deep Cleaning and Disinfection Tips
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Kitchen and Bathroom
Freshen drains in your kitchen and bathrooms by pouring baking soda down the drain, followed by vinegar. We suggest trying a one-to-one ratio. Then flush with water.
Don’t forget to wash your shower curtain and liner. You can usually wash them in your clothes washer on cold and hang them to dry.
If hard water and soap have left your shower head a bit clogged, vinegar can help. Remove the shower head and let it sit in a shallow container of vinegar for 20–30 minutes to break down gunk—then rinse with water before reattaching.
Clean grease off your stovetop and surrounding area by mixing a little bit of dish soap in a spray bottle of water. Spray the mixture, let it sit for a moment and then scrub off the grease.
Baking soda, vinegar and dish soap can also help you clean your oven. Mix the three together, starting with baking soda and dish soap and adding vinegar slowly. Make sure your oven is completely cool before you apply the mixture. Then let it sit for a few hours before you wipe out the oven.
Bedrooms and Living Room
Make dusting your first step when you clean so you don’t accidentally get freshly cleaned surfaces dirty. A simple handheld duster should work for most surfaces.
Dust off your blinds with your vacuum’s brush attachment. This attachment can also help you clean out window tracks, but those may need deeper cleaning if gunk has built up.
Don’t forget to take down your curtains and drapes to wash them every once in a while. Many can go in your clothes washer.
Wash your bedsheets once a week to keep them clean and fresh.
Freshen up your carpets and mattress with baking soda. Sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda on the entire surface, let it sit for 20–30 minutes and then vacuum it up.
More Tips
Declutter and clean things normally first. Then follow with disinfectant.
Be safe when using disinfectants. Wear waterproof gloves, keep cleaners away from kids and pets, make sure your room is well ventilated and consider wearing eye protection if your eyes are sensitive.
Always follow the instructions and do not mix cleaners together.
Most disinfectants need time to work. This time can vary, but we suggest letting it sit for at least a minute. Check your specific cleaner instructions for more details.
If you need to make your own disinfectant, you can use bleach. The Boston Public Health Commission suggests combining one tablespoon of bleach with four cups of water. Put this in a spray bottle to disinfect most hard surfaces in your home. Spray, let it sit for about one minute and then wipe the surface down. Do not store extra solution; use it within 20 minutes of preparing it and then dispose of the rest.
Prioritize high-touch surfaces like door handles, faucets, light switches, counter tops, keyboards, etc.
