We have all heard of spring cleaning. Some people wait for the snow to melt with baited breath, excited to spend an entire weekend deep cleaning and reorganizing. Others wait with dread, anxiety creeping in at just a single thought of spending countless hours turning the house inside out. Wherever you stand, you can either get a practice round in or make things easier in the spring by adding a winter cleaning routine to your yearly calendar!
To help you turn the winter blues into winter greens, here are four tips for winter cleaning like a Greenly pro:
1. Clean your radiators or baseboard heaters
There is nothing like a warm, cozy home in the winter. To help keep it that way, take some time to deep clean your radiators or baseboard heaters in the winter. Stay green and avoid chemicals by dampening a reusable rag with a mixture made of equal parts vinegar and water. Wipe down your heaters carefully to remove dust and debris, which can prevent heat from circulating properly. Don’t forget to remove baseboard covers and vacuum away any lint, pet hair, or dust that may have accumulated.
2. Clean behind the fridge
We see the inside of our fridges every day but almost never behind or beneath. Pull your fridge away from its usual spot, unplugging first for safety, and give the walls and floors a deep clean, as well as the refrigerator coils, which can help maintain the lifespan of the appliance. Now is a great time to inspect the doors of the fridge and the gasket (the seal around the door), and clean with a damp cloth.
3. Clean the dryer vents
Dryer vents are easy to forget about, but clogged vents are a fire hazard! Thankfully, it is a simple process that anyone can do with just a few household products. Find a handy guide here.
4. Declutter
Don’t wait for the groundhog to tell you how fast the clock is ticking before spring cleaning rolls around. Label boxes for items you want to put away in storage, such as children’s clothing or furniture, and items to donate or repurpose. Did you know that donating unwanted clothes and textiles is great for the environment? It keeps trash out of our landfills, is energy efficient, reduces water consumption, and so much more. By decluttering in the winter, you can get a head-start on helping others, helping the environment, and helping yourself. That’s the Greenly way!
Bonus tip: If you’d rather hibernate instead, you can have all of the benefits of a winter deep clean without any of the work! Give Greenly Pro a call for all of your house cleaning needs.
