The same every year. It's getting a little warmer, the sun is shining a little longer and suddenly you see all the nooks and crannies that you haven't addressed in recent months. Stick behind the extractor hood. Dust behind the radiator. A bathroom that needs a more thorough overhaul than the weekly sweep.
Spring cleaning is not a ritual of the past. It's just the most logical time to really redecorate your home. And with the right approach it is less work than you think.
The Bedroom: freshness starts here
Why it feels different in spring:In the winter months your bedroom is warmer and less ventilated. Dust mites like warmth and humidity. Mattresses, pillows and duvets collect more than you want to know over time.
1. Turn or rotate the mattress
Do this at least twice a year. Reduces wear and tear and gives the mattress space to recover.
2. Wash pillows and duvet
Synthetic pillows can be washed at 60C and the duvet can be washed on a gentle cycle. Dry them thoroughly, also on the inside.
3. Wash bed linen at 60C
This effectively removes dust mites. For light laundry we use theCosmeau washing strips for white laundry, for the rest the normal wax strips.
4. Wash or shake out curtains
Curtains catch a lot of dust. Most can be washed cold or hand washed.
5. Under the bed
Just dust and vacuum. Also that forgotten corner between mattress and wall.
Fact: The average adult loses about 1.5 grams of skin per night. That's food for dust mites. Washing at 60C kills them.
The Kitchen: deeper than a daily wash
The kitchen is cleaned daily, but the annual deep cleaning is another level.
Extractor hood filters:Those grease filters have probably been there for months. Take them out, soak them in warm water with detergent. Or replace them. It really makes your kitchen fresher.
Cabinets and drawers:Remove everything, wipe the inside, including the corners. While you're at it, toss what you no longer use.
Refrigerator:Remove all containers and clean the inside with a damp cloth. Pay attention to the rubber around the door: they quickly turn black from mold.
Cleaning washing machine:A bimonthly cleaning is enough to prevent musty odors.Cosmeau Deep Clean Tabsare for that. One tablet in the drum, 60C, ready.
Fact: A greasy extractor hood does up to 40% less work. Air circulates more poorly and you cook faster in a humid, smelling kitchen.
The Bathroom: clean is not always hygienic
The bathroom is the place where most dirt is invisible.
Grouting tiles:They quickly turn dark from lime and mold. A good brush with all-purpose cleaner works well. Leave on, scrub, rinse.
Shower drain:Not the most fun job, but do it anyway. Hair, soap and limescale pile up.
Toilet bowl under the rim:Also use the inside of the edge. Bacteria grow there that you would rather not have.
Wash towels at 60C:Towels should be given a real wash at a higher temperature more often than you think. Not at 30C, because that does not clean well enough.
Tip for that fresh feeling after the wash: groutCosmeau Fragrance Pearlswhen washing bathroom textiles. Up to 12 weeks of fragrance released during use.
Fact: Wet towels are a breeding ground for bacteria after only 3 to 4 uses. Changing and washing is health hygiene, not an exaggeration.
The Living Room: forgotten places
The living room often already seems clean. But take a closer look.
Behind and under furniture:Put the couch aside. You may not have moved the couch in months.
Sofa cushions:If possible, remove the covers and wash them. Otherwise, give them a good beating outside.
Windows inside:As soon as the sun shines you really see it. Warm water and a drop of liquid dish soap works great.
Radiators:Vacuum the slats. This literally reduces heat transfer and ensures that dust does not blow away as soon as the heating switches on.
Fact: The air in your home is on average 2 to 5 times dirtier than the air outside. Regular ventilation helps more than most air cleaning products.
The Laundry: spring cleaning for your wardrobe
Storing winter clothes:Wash everything before putting it away. Stains that you ignore now will later be visible and more difficult to remove. Usagewax strips for black laundryfor dark clothes, so you keep colors better.
Sportswear:Not at 60C, but thoroughly. Do not use fabric softener, as this affects the moisture-wicking capacity.
The fastest checklist
Bedroom
✅ Turn the mattress
✅ Wash pillows and duvet
✅ Wash curtains
✅ Vacuum under the bed
Kitchen
✅ Wash or replace extractor hood filters
✅ Cabinets and drawers clean inside
✅ Empty the refrigerator and wipe it down
✅ Clean washing machine with Deep Clean Tab
Bathroom
✅ Scrub joints
✅ Cleaning the shower drain
✅ Wash towels at 60C with Cosmeau Wax Strips
Living room
✅ Vacuum under furniture
✅ Wash sofa cushions
✅ Windows inside clean
✅ Dust radiators
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