- The classic spring cleaning gives you an excuse to get down and dirty once a year, in a form of deep cleaning. It differs from standard cleaning techniques because you move large furniture, clean drapery and scrub out the corners you overlook typically. This annual event is your excuse to discard old clothes and household goods, thoroughly dust and air out the house and switch over your closets for lighter gear.
- Quick cleaning means small everyday jobs that have a big impact on your home's appearance. Typically done in 10 minutes to half an hour, tasks include decluttering a room, sweeping or vacuuming floors, changing bed linens, putting in laundry, wiping kitchen counters or putting away dishes. Incorporating daily quick cleaning into your life can cut down on heavy-duty cleaning.
- Deep cleaning is the top to bottom approach, to thoroughly cleanse your home. When deep cleaning, you move all objects and furniture to dust, sweep to vacuum underneath it. Work from top to bottom to move dust and dirt down for maximum efficacy. The more you clean, the less you need to deep clean, but even well-kept homes benefit from deep cleaning a few times a year.
- When cleaning, keep all your supplies in a tote bag to minimize trips to the supply closet. Read over the instructions before using a new product so you know how it works. Remember that some supplies need time to soak in, so it's best to spray those, then do something else. For example, spray your shower with tile cleanser, then sweep the floor and clean your bathroom mirror while the cleaner does its magic. When messes happen, clean them up sooner rather than later to avoid heavy scrubbing.
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