Spring Cleaning Tips from the Experts

With the lovely onset of Spring comes the not so lovely reminder that it is time, once again to clean all of the little nooks and crannies that have been purposely overlooked throughout the year. Whether you are house cleaning Toronto areas or elsewhere, make time at least once a year to really give your home or office a complete facelift. I will share with you two of my most dreaded undertakings.

I will begin with the windows and window treatments. Get your kids, husband or both to help and make a day of it, because this task truly defines the word chore. While they are busy making your windows sparkle, run your drapes to the dry cleaners or place your curtains in the washing machine. Be sure to use the gentle cycle. Next, take a damp cloth and wipe each of the windowsills. If you are lucky enough to have shutters or mini-blinds, really get in there and clean them panel by panel. Normally, I run a feather duster over them weekly. However, it is quite shocking to see just how much dust still manages to accumulate.

My second major project is to tackle all of the baseboards. I spot clean during the year when dust is visible, but never do I pull out the sofas, beds, etc., and dust each one. If you have a good vacuum cleaner with a hose, it certainly makes the job less daunting. I happen to have allergies, so I am always prepared to sneeze my way through this task. Hopefully, for those of you house cleaning Toronto style, the pollen has not yet arrived. Happy Spring!