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Hannah says:
Clean your mirrors with vinegar and newspaper – streak free and gets them really clear!
Tammie says:
My favorite spring cleaning tip is to tag team with your spouse! For example, my husband hates to dust and I don’t like it any better; nevertheless, it’s something that needs to be done. So working together is like reducing the project in half for both of us. And don’t get me started on yardwork!
Sarah L says:
My tip is to do it with fun music. What ever kind makes you want to shake your bootie will energize you and keep you going. Thanks for the contest.
Jen says:
Dust every week so it doesn’t take as long!
angie says:
I try to do a little each day, so I don’t get overwhelmed later.
Beverly says:
I try to finish at least one task a day
Melanie B says:
a great way to disinfect without the smell is to use either industrial strength or regular 3% hydrogen peroxide.
Jennifer gersch says:
spinkle baking soda on carpet leave for an hour then vaccuum to deoderize
Pamela Callahan says:
Spring cleaning is the time to eliminate – If you have not used it or worn it in the last 12 months, just get rid of it. It’s less you will have to clean later!
Kristi C says:
I always do a deep cleaning of the carpet in the house during the spring.
Tari Lawson says:
To wash my blinds, I take them down and lay them on my driveway, spray them with cleaner, wait a few minutes then spray them off with the hose. They come out clean with little to no effort, I dry them over the porch railing before returning them to the window.
EMMA L HORTON says:
I HAVE TO OPEN THE WNDOWS ON WARM DAYS WHEN I AM CLEANING A ROOM…MAKES EVERY SMELL NICER
Cori Westphal says:
I hang my blinds on two over-the-door hooks hanging in my shower. I just spray away!
Holly says:
I use two micro fiber cloths to clean mirrors, first one wet and the2nd dry for a streak free mirror.
Brittany says:
I saw this tip on the Doctors tv show last week. They said to wipe down the seal on the fridge door because something like 80% of then have mold spores so when you open and shut your door mold is being thrown in the air.
Dddiva says:
Start from the top and work your way down so you aren’t re-doing.
nan lara says:
spring cleaning tip…get your husband and kids to help…the mess was made by everyone..everyone should do what they can to help
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Maja Meza says:
have your kids and a husband help. saves a lot of time and if you turn music on,makes it little bit more fun.
Connie says:
I keep my windows shut to help lessen my allergies.
Frances Carty says:
I use vinegar
Sharon Harmon says:
To clean corner floorboards, spray cleanser on it first, then throw a big rag down and put your foot on it and use your foot and the rag as a mop!
Keith says:
I love the clorox disinfectant wipes for the kitchen and bathroom
Suzanne K says:
My best spring cleaning tip is just getting started! That (to me) is the hardest part. I generally pick a smallish thing that’s been bugging me and get that done. That gives me more motivation to move on and complete other things…
Anna says:
My best spring cleaning tip is using vinegar to clean the windows. Works better than windex, and cheaper.
alissa apel says:
cleaning tip: I learned this off of a baby site; I put the kid’s stuffed toys in the top shelf of the dishwasher and run it. They say it’s better for them then the washer that spins them around and around. It’s great for baby toys and cloth books too!
Pamela S says:
I’m a big list maker so I make a list of all the chores I need to do and pick a few to do each day, so that way I don’t feel so overwhelmed. I’m another who uses vinegar often in my cleaning. And I LOVE the Mr. Clean magic eraser!! Thanks so much!
Lucy Schwartz says:
I do remember the Spring cleaning of old. So much so that I will NOT have doillies in my home . I also felt the same about blinds but the new blinds are so much easier to clean then before. One reader stated that getting started is important and I agree. You can be overwhelmed with the whole project in mind. But start with 1 closet , 1 ceilling and off you go.
Jennifer says:
My tip is to make my husband do it and I make sure it gets done
Sarah Coulsey says:
I only work on days that are sunny out. When its raining I dont have the energy!!! I also open all the windows in the house. It helps blow out the dust!!!
Colleen S says:
for a month set a goal to clean out 1 closet or each weekend. As your chucking stuff, have a tote ready for donate, one for toss, and 1 for garage sale. one a weekend keeps it from getting overwhelming and you will have a sense of accomplishment when you open a closet and can actually find something!
Carmen says:
Decluttering first will help speed up cleaning. I also love to open the windows and let the fresh air in – it puts me in the mood of getting the old dust and pet fur out of the house.
Amanda Caruthers says:
The Swiffer duster with the extended handle is awesome. It allows me to dust ceiling fans and light fixtures without having to stand on anything.
kathy pease says:
i sprinkle baking soda on my carpet to absorb pet odors
Teresa says:
Tubs! I have tons of rubbermaid tubs that I keep around to store stuff in when I want to get rid of or sell. I love my tubs and use them a lot
Janet says:
I use vinagar and water in a spray bottle and newspaper to clean windows
juau4 says:
I use White Vinegar a lot of ways; straight to cut mineral build up, 50/50 with Dawn to clean bathtubs and cut build up “gunk” on kitchen cupboards, and 50/50 with water to clean up dog “accidents”.
Veronica Garrett says:
To clean wood floors put hot water and up to six tea bags in a bucket. Make it strong. The tannic acid in tea is really, really good for wood floors.
Marcy Strahan says:
I always clean out my closets & bring what I do not need to Goodwill. I spray the inside & outside of my house for bugs & open all the windows for a week letting fresh air in. Clean, dust, vaccum………..& more.
Charlene Kuser says:
I use vinegar mixed with water and use newspapers to clean windows
Donna K says:
Break it into smaller pieces, like clean one room at a time.
Lily Kwan says:
A spring cleaning tip I have in my home is to dust from top to bottom
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