{"id":14455,"date":"2025-04-23T08:28:44","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T12:28:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/how-to-spring-clean-like-a-pro\/"},"modified":"2025-04-23T08:31:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T12:31:17","slug":"how-to-spring-clean-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-spring-clean-like-a-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spring Clean Like a Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-7-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-7-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-7-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-7-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blog-Kangalou-1920x1080px-7.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>Before you grab the rubber gloves and buckets, a bit of planning goes a long way. Here are our top tips for a truly effective spring cleaning session.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set a Timeframe<\/h3>\n\n<p>First things first\u2014be realistic! Figure out how much time you can dedicate to spring cleaning. A couple of weekends? A few weekday evenings? This will help you prioritize the most important rooms and tasks for your operation.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gather Your Gear<\/h3>\n\n<p>You wouldn\u2019t head into battle without the right gear: cleaning products, white vinegar, sorting boxes, a step stool for those hard-to-reach spots, buckets, broom, wipes&#8230; Make sure everything is ready before you begin. It\u2019ll save you from having to dash to the store mid-dust battle!<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operation Plan: One Room at a Time<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start with the Kitchen<\/h3>\n\n<p>This is your strategic starting point! Here\u2019s the mission:<\/p>\n\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li><strong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1212\">Pantry<\/strong>: Time to give your spices a makeover and toss that thing that <em data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1281\">used<\/em> to be a bay leaf.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1312\">Fridge<\/strong>: Launch a &#8220;hunt for expired items&#8221; and do a deep clean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1385\">Dishwasher<\/strong>: Yep, it needs cleaning too. Use a specialized cleaner for the job.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1465\">Stove<\/strong>: Got a self-cleaning model? Lucky you! If not, go for natural solutions like lemon and baking soda for a scrub and degrease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1617\">Drawers and Cabinets<\/strong>: We all have that one chaotic drawer. Now\u2019s the time to declutter and only keep what\u2019s useful. Corkscrew? Yes. That mountain of bread ties? No.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1774\">Floors<\/strong>: Clean thoroughly\u2014even behind your appliances! For wood floors, try a vinegar and essential oil mix.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BgehLrihAwZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BgehLrihAwZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BgehLrihAwZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par emily jane lathan (@emilyjanelathan)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\r\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Move on to the Bathroom<\/h3>\n\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li><strong data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1929\">Shower Curtains<\/strong>: Wash them! Fabric ones can even go in the machine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1993\">Tiles<\/strong>: Scrub thoroughly. A steam cleaner can work wonders if you\u2019ve got one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2087\">Medicine Cabinet<\/strong>: Time for an archaeological dig\u2014safely dispose of expired meds at the pharmacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2181\">Mirrors<\/strong>: Use white vinegar and water for a streak-free shine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Biu5FOaDE2a\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Biu5FOaDE2a\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Biu5FOaDE2a\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par ALICIA &#8211; MY.BURLEIGH.RENO (@my.burleigh.reno)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\r\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Stop: The Bedroom<\/h3>\n\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li><strong data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2280\">Bedding<\/strong>: Sheets, blankets, and curtains\u2014hot water wash for all!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2350\">Clothes<\/strong>: No mercy\u2014get rid of anything you don\u2019t wear and store winter items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2434\">Mattress<\/strong>: Vacuum and flip it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><ul>&#13;\n \t<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2570\">&#13;\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2570\"><strong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2469\">Dusting<\/strong>: Hit every surface, including that tall bookshelf you always skip. (It\u2019s not Everest, grab a stool!<\/p>&#13;\n<\/li>&#13;\n<\/ul><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacuuming: Especially under the bed\u2014dust bunnies beware.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Skip the Entry Closet<\/h3>\n\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li><strong data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2688\">Clear it out<\/strong> and clean thoroughly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2726\">Declutter<\/strong>: Store winter coats and spiked boots, but maybe keep a pair of gloves on standby (spring evenings can be chilly\u2014just saying).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><ul data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2959\">&#13;\n \t<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2959\">&#13;\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2959\"><strong data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2867\">Organize<\/strong>: Make sure frequently used items are front and center. The rest? Labelled bins to the back!<\/p>&#13;\n<\/li>&#13;\n<\/ul>&#13;\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"3000\"><\/h4><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"3000\">Finish Strong in the Living Room<\/h4><\/h3>\n\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li><strong data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3014\">Dusting<\/strong>: Furniture, decorations, light fixtures\u2014leave nothing untouched.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><ul>&#13;\n \t<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3168\">&#13;\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3168\"><strong data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3095\">Vacuuming<\/strong>: Sofas and chairs too! Consider a fabric cleaner for any stubborn spots.<\/p>&#13;\n<\/li>&#13;\n<\/ul><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><ul data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3333\">&#13;\n \t<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3333\">&#13;\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3333\"><strong data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3182\">Windows<\/strong>: Clean both inside and out. Live on the 20th floor? 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