Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time for thoroughly cleaning your home. Even after tackling spring cleaning in the past months, your home has specific cleaning needs during summer.
Here are six summer cleaning tips to ensure a successful seasonal cleaning project.
Tip #1. Dust the ceiling fan
Relying only on the air conditioning system to control temperature can be expensive. However, when the hot summer months arrive, homeowners can set up the ceiling fan to spin counterclockwise to keep airflow in the room.
Since you’ll need to reach for the switch to reverse your ceiling fan spin, you can take advantage of this process and dust the fixture; especially the upper side of the blades.
Tip #2. Wash outside the windows
Maybe you clean the inside of the windows regularly, but when was the last time you washed the outside? Having sparkling clean windows during summer is a good idea if you enjoy the sunshine!
However, avoid cleaning the windows under direct sunlight, or water will evaporate before washing away the dirt—leaving streaks on the glass.
Tip #3. Clean inside kitchen appliances and cabinets
During summer, food spoils quickly, so the kitchen should be spotless to avoid unpleasant smells. If you haven’t cleaned kitchen cabinets this year, make it a priority during your summer cleaning.
Also, large appliances need cleaning. Wiping inside the refrigerator thoroughly and discarding spoiled food is an excellent way to prevent foul smells in your kitchen.
Tip #4. Remove foul odors from trash cans
Trash always smells terrible, but things can get worse when the heat rises. During summer cleaning, wash inside the cans to prevent the buildup of nasty residue. Once the cans are dry, sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda at the bottom to keep them fresh for longer.
Note: Baking soda could damage some metal trash cans. If you are unsure if using baking soda is a good idea, you can try dryer sheets or cat litter as an alternative.
Tip #5. Refresh the garbage disposal
As said above, foul smells multiply during summer. Another place to keep a watch on is the garbage disposal. However, you can clean this device easily—follow these simple steps by This Old House.
Once cleaned, you can keep the garbage disposal fresh by grinding up citrus peels.
Tip #6. Don’t forget window treatments
Window treatments can retain dust and pollen from springtime, especially when made of fabric. So, cleaning them is a good idea to prevent allergic reactions and excess indoor dust.
Sometimes, refreshing your curtains is as easy as tossing them into the washing machine. However, not all window treatments are suitable for machine washing. If this is your case, you can clean your curtains with a vacuum cleaner.
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