15 tips for spring cleaning your home

When spring arrives this is the best time to give your whole home a good clean. At AQ Acentor we will give you the most useful tips for cleaning your home from top to bottom. This is a great moment to change your wardrobe, get rid of items that have become damaged or you no longer use, and discover how this deep clean can also help with your mental health, following the philosophy of Feng Shui, which involves finding balance in the places we inhabit.

15 tips for spring cleaning your home properly

Spring cleaning involves removing everything you don’t need and clearing your mind of negative thoughts. In spring, you need your home to radiate purity and order. This is very helpful for your mental health. That is why we have prepared 15 tips to spring clean your home in the best way possible.

1. Ventilate the house

It is important to ventilate your home to give it a breath of fresh air. And in the meantime, you can put together your spring-cleaning action plan.

2. Prepare your cleaning kit with natural products

While ventilating your home, and after you’ve organised your action plan, you can begin preparing your cleaning kit. It’s important to have everything you need in the same place so you don’t waste any time. Natural products are the best way to help your home transport you to the most idyllic destinations that your mind can imagine.

3. Don’t forget the ceilings

Ceilings are often forgotten during spring cleans. It’s important to give them a good going-over with a hoover or a long-handled brush, to get them nice and clean.

4. Remove stains from the walls

You can do this with neutral soap diluted in water. Prepare the amount you need to clean the wall without stopping, because if you have to stop you may produce stains that will be difficult to get out. Start at the bottom and work upwards.

5. Use neutral soap on the doors

The doors are also an important part of the home and are easy to clean. You only need to go over them with a toothbrush if they have panelling or frames. Then rinse them with water and dry them with a cloth.

6. Dress up your living room for spring

Replace your winter living room textiles with others that convey lightness and freshness. Some ideal fabrics are cotton and linen, with light colours to make the room brighter. Remember to wash your winter fabrics before storing them in textile bags.

7. Remove stains from carpets

When you keep the same carpets for a long time, they develop stains. These can be easily removed during your spring clean. All you need to do is put an ice cube on top of the stain and let it melt Once it has dried, give it a good hoover.

8. Clean the plug sockets

It is important to clean both the plug sockets and the light switches. To do this, use a damp cloth that has been well wrung out, as you don’t want it to release even one drop of water. If any stains remain once you’ve finished cleaning, you can remove them with a damp cotton swap and a bit of alcohol. If in doubt you can just turn off the electricity, but you shouldn’t have a problem if you wring out your cloth properly; you can also just use disinfectant wipes.

9. Homemade glass cleaner

To make your own homemade glass cleaner, you just need to mix some water and vinegar. If you put the mixture in a spray bottle you can use it to clean any glass. Another option is to add a little washing up liquid with a few drops of ammonia, then dry with a newspaper. During this step, it is important to clean your blinds and window frames as well.

10. Give your floors a good clean

The floor is one of the most important elements. You should mop them regularly and use a damp cloth to remove any heavy stains. To remove streaks, you can rub them with a steel wool pad and then apply some brown shoe polish mixed with wax, to even out the colour.

11. Deep clean the sofa

We spend a lot of time on the sofa, whether it be watching TV, reading or napping. Use a small hoover to clean every inch of the sofa (with the special accessories for upholstery), removing the sofa cushions if necessary. If you find any dry stains, you can remove them using ammonia or dry foam.

12. Add new plants

When spring cleaning, its essential to redecorate spaces with new plants and take care of those you already have. Plants help to increase moisture levels in the air and it’s important to look after them properly. Use a soft cloth to remove any dust that may have accumulated on the leaves. The space will look much nicer with this little gesture.

13. Clean the lights

Dirt can build up everywhere, including on lightbulbs. When spring cleaning, it is important to remove hidden dirt from what may seem like secondary furniture. Use a feather duster to clean the lightbulbs and ceiling fixtures. If you find any stains, use a damp sponge to scrub them away. The same applies if you have lights with hanging crystals: put on some cotton gloves with damp fingers and clean each one.

14. Watch out for the sun

Wooden furniture deteriorates in sunlight, and even more so in dry environments. You need to protect them with wax and polish designed specifically for wood. You can also move them so that the sun does not always shine on the same furniture.

15. Change the curtains

Curtains have a major effect on the environment, which is why it is a good idea to change them in summer for others made of a lighter fabric, such as cotton or linen. Remove your winter curtains, clean them and store them wrapped in tissue paper.