Part 2 - Spring Cleaning with the Experts!

 

Last month we shared Green Mop’s Racheal Hughes professional Spring Cleaning advice with you, and we promised you even more hints and tips from Splash Clean expert Colleen Skinner this month! Well wait no longer – here are Colleen’s top tips for a stress-free Spring Clean…

Expert Advice

Colleen owns professional cleaning company, Splash Clean in the Winchester and Alresford area, and she knows that being prepared to tackle the mountain of work is very important.

“The mere thought of spring cleaning can drain every last drop of energy out of some folk, take it easy and try to rope in a friend to help with the task and arm yourself with a good supply of tea!”

Clear that clutter

Clearing out the clutter is a must before any major cleaning can start.

“Start at the top of the house and work your way down. Place all the things that need to go to other parts of the house in boxes labeled ‘bedrooms’, ‘living room’, ‘charity shop’, etc and put any recycling and rubbish into black bags.”

“Be ruthless - if you have not used it for more than a year, re-home it via charity shop, freecycle or ebay. Try and get everything cleared out on the same day, and check the opening times of recycling centres & charity shops so you don’t end up with a daunting pile of bags & boxes at your front door!” Colleen advises.

Let the cleaning commence!

Dusting can be a great way of visually monitoring your progress – the dirtier your cloth gets, the cleaner your home gets!

Colleen explains “I start by using a long duster to dust from the ceiling down and then work my way around the room with a damp microfibre cloth dusting all surfaces, and sides of furniture. Then I use a damp microfibre cloth to wipe down light switches, door frames, window frames, skirting boards etc.”

Cleaning products

 “I have always been very aware of the many chemicals we come into contact with on a daily basis, often without even thinking about it. I don’t like the idea of coating my home in products that come with warning labels! Traditional Dri-Pak products like Soda Crystals work equally well, if not better, and are far more economical, especially as the products can be used across the home for a variety of tasks. It also leaves you feeling rather virtuous and domesticated!”

Handy tips

Colleen uses natural Bicarbonate of Soda throughout the house: “Freshening carpets and getting rid of odours is so simple, just sprinkle the carpet with Bicarbonate of Soda, leave for 30 minutes and then vacuum. In bathrooms, Bicarbonate of Soda, followed by White Vinegar can be poured into plugholes to help clear any buildup. Dri-Pak Limescale removeris also fantastic on taps and fittings, it not only leaves them shining and streak free, but also smells limey and fresh!”