Checklist For Spring Cleaning 2014

Checklist For Spring Cleaning - 973-343-7627

To Do Throughout The House

• Shampoo carpets and upholstery - carpet and upholstery cleaning
• Move and clean under heavy appliances and furniture
• Reseal grout - clean tile and grout
• Clean windows (either at home or dry clean depending on their type)
• Clean lampshades
• Dust and vacuum books and bookshelves
• Clean and dust light fixtures
• Wipe down all handles, door knobs, etc.
• Dust and/or wash mini blinds and other blinds and shades
• Dust blades of ceiling fans and other hard to reach areas, such as tops of doors, etc.
• Oil door hinges
• Clean and polish jewelry, silver, brass, and copper
• Wax wood furniture
• Wax floors
• Wash windows and window screens
• Wash mirrors
• Wash walls and ceilings
• Declutter and organize
• Get rid of junk, or appliances that you no longer use - junk removal

Spring Cleaning Checklist In Various Rooms

Kitchen

• Vacuum refrigerator coils
• Clean the oven, and remember to move oven and clean underneath

Bathrooms

• Throw away old makeup, lotions, etc.
• Replace or wash shower curtain

Bedrooms

• Clean blankets and linens, including mattress covers and dust ruffles
• Wash pillows
• Turn and flip mattress

Home Office

• Clean out files (perfect to do around tax time)
• Review and update insurance policies
• Update your home inventory

Laundry Room

• Clean out dryer vent thoroughly to remove lint from hose

Attic / Basement / Garage

• Clean the floors

To Do To Get Ready For Spring In Your Home

• Remove storm windows
• Replace heavy window coverings with lighter weight ones
• Replace winter bedding with lighter weight bedding
• Store cool-weather clothes and replace with warm-weather clothing
• Clean gutters
• Replace filter in furnace and/or AC unit
• Scrub exterior areas such as driveway, deck and patio
• Get out outdoor furniture, and clean if necessary

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When Is the Best Time to Clean Your Carpets?

Your carpets should be cleaned on a schedule and not simply when they look dirty or when relatives are about to drop in for a visit. Your carpets are one of the biggest investments in your house. It is important that they last a long time. In this article we’ll take a look at some key factors to help your decide which is right for your home.
The frequency of cleaning depends on a number of factors:

• How many people live in the house?
• How much use does it get?
• Are there smokers in the house?
• Does anyone in the family have allergies?

How much use does it get? One person alone in a big house will not produce the load of soil that a family of active children will. Are there smokers in the house? Smoke gets trapped in the carpet fibers and can be a source of odors. Does anyone in the family have allergies? This calls for more frequent cleaning.
The newest studies show that carpet floors are better for allergy sufferers than hard surface floors. The reason? On a hard surface, floor allergens such as dust mites and their droppings, pollens and mold spores are easily stirred up every time someone passes by or something stirs the air. A carpet traps these allergens and other pollutants as well. However, if the carpet is not cleaned on a regular basis the filtering capacity of the carpet gets over-loaded.


With proper maintenance, regular vacuuming, entry mats to catch dirt that would be tracked into the carpet, etc. an average residential carpet would need to be cleaned every 12 months. Sooner for smokers, allergy sufferers or carpets that get heavy use. This time can be extended up to 18 months for carpets that get limited use.


When is the best time of day to clean your carpets? When you can be off them for 4-6 hours. Most professional carpet cleaners can have your carpet dry to the touch in just a few hours, but there can still be some moisture present. Walking on damp carpets allows any soil on your shoes to track off and resoil the carpet. It can also be a slip hazard if you walk from freshly cleaned carpet onto vinyl or a hard surface.
We us the most up-to-date technology for superior carpet or rug cleaning: Truck mount. Many ordinary carpet cleaners still use the old manual method because it has been around for over 40 years. This technique only cleans from two directions, often producing only mediocre results.

The first step is to perform a free carpet audit. This inspection process will determine the type of cleaning method that is most suitable for your home. From the results, together we can determine the best techniques to return your carpet to peak condition.
To get started, call 973-343-7627 to schedule your appointment online today.