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Spring cleaning: things in your home to focus on SEAN ROSSMAN The spring cleaning tradition stems from a time when people spent months holed up in their homes, warmed by a fire, and then mercilessly opened their windows and freed themselves of dust and dirt. The renewing feeling of spring endures. Becky Rapinchuk, founder of the lifestyle website Clean Mama, said people catch the cleaning bug around this time because the season helps them realize just how filthy their living arrangements are. Like in times of old, the wear of winter is real and rank, no thanks to the furnace constantly kicking up dust. Adding to it, spring and summer’s prominent sunlight reveals just how dirty we all are living. If you feel too lazy to do the annual cleanse, remember spring cleaning is a good way to keep your home from getting out of hand. “By not doing anything, things tend to take longer when you actually do do that,” she said. “I think that just by doing some simple maintenance every day. I think you can avoid things taking longer than it needs to.”
How often you should be cleaning:
● Carpets – Once per year ● Shower curtains – Buy a polyester liner and wash it quarterly ● Blinds – Two to three times per year ● Oven – Check it monthly, but clean at least quarterly ● Garbage disposal – Monthly. Methods includeg grinding ice cubes or lemon peels as well as a water, baking soda and vinegar mixture.
Windows Windows are Rapinchuk’s biggest must-clean. Not just the glass, but their many crevices, which always seem to collect dirt. “I would be shocked if you went to someone’s house and there isn’t dirt in there,” said Rapinchuk, who is the author of the book “Simply Clean.” “Keeping those clean will keep mold and mildew from forming. It will just make it so much easier.” Rapinchuk suggests cleaning the window casing, sill and track, once in the spring and once before winter. Vacuum first then scrub with soap and water. Q-tips can be used to get in those hard-to-reach places.
Carpet Although some may suggest twice a year, Rapinchuk said it’s OK for people to deep clean their carpets once a year to supplement regular vacuuming. Hire someone or do it yourself. Spring is a good time to get it done because you can open up the windows and turn on the fans for a quick dry.
Refrigerator, Pantry Clear out the refrigerator, toss old food and wipe clean the shelves and sides. The same goes for your pantry. Rapinchuk recommends you take time to do this quarterly and to give your situation a status check
once a month. Giving the shelves a simple wipe, not an all-out clean, before you make your weekly shopping trip is a good way, she said, to keep your refrigerator from turning into a war zone.
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These Clean Mama homemade cleaning solutions are also available in Rapinchuk’s book “Simply Clean.” ■ Glass and mirror cleaner – 1.5 cups water, 1.5 tablespoons white vinegar, 1.5 tablespoons rubbing alcohol and 3 drops essential oils. Mix in spray bottle. ■ Marble and granite cleaner – 3 tablespoons rubbing alcohol, 1.5 cups water and 1 teaspoon castile or dish soap. Mix in glass spray bottle. ■ All-purpose cleaner – 1.25 cups water, .5 cup white vinegar and 10 drops essential oils.
dirty. Depending on your furnace or vents, how often you change these may vary. However, Rapinchuk said, spring is a good time to at least take stock of when you need to replace those filters. The same goes for vacuum filters which, if dirty, can spit dirt back out into your home.
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Clean the floor of your garage this spring. Mud and salt from your car finds itself in the garage. Also, put away your winter gear — shovels and sleds — and pull out lawn tools — The lawnmower, weed-whacker and the bicycles. Also, fill up your gas canister so it will be ready the first time you use it.
Doorknobs, switches
Places like doors, doorknobs and light switches are touched every day, but rarely cleaned. Rapinchuk suggests using warm water and a squirt of dish soap for wiping these down.
Extras
Window blinds, light fixtures, forgettable edges and corners. Take time to clean them this year.
Ten ways to save money on cleaning COURTNEY JESPERSEN Spring cleaning can be time-consuming, but it doesn’t have to be money-consuming too. As you set out to renovate, refresh and re-energize your home, use these tips and tricks to save money on your spring cleaning checklist.
Discounted cleaning supplies You may already have many cleaning products, but need to make a purchase of other necessities. April is one of the best times to buy a vacuum. We’ve already spotted deals happening at places such as Amazon and Shark.
Rent equipment If you’ll be using your cleaning supplies only for a limited time, consider renting your equipment. You can rent floor equipment — such as sanders, polishers and carpet cleaners — from home improvement stores like Home Depot or Lowe’s. Or, when possible, borrow equipment from a friend or neighbor for an even more affordable alternative.
Sell your old stuff Once you’ve gone through your closet and found more than a few pairs of jeans that no longer fit, make a pile of things you can sell. Consigning your closet is as easy as snapping a pic and listing an item for sale via an app. Some of our favorite apps for selling include ThredUP, Poshmark and Vinted. With these, you can sell (and buy) secondhand clothing and accessories.
Homemade tricks The Internet is full of hacks for making homemade cleaning supplies — and even cleaning solutions. Before you buy, try out a homemade trick or two. The folks at Molly Maid, for instance, shared a few of their tips: Clean stainless steel with baby oil, repurpose used dryer sheets as dusting rags, and use charcoal briquettes in your car as a substitute for air fresheners.
Refresh what you already have In some cases, it doesn’t have to be out with the old and in with the new during spring cleaning season. Rather than buying new decor and supplies, try refreshing what you already have first. Add a stain to that old wooden table. Paint your dresser a bold new color. Updating your existing furniture will cost considerably less than replacing it.
Yard sale Take all of those clothes and electronics that you’d ordinarily just throw away and hold a yard sale instead. Expect lots of garage sales to pop up this time of the year. After you hold your own, use your earnings to shop someone else’s and get discounted apparel, furniture and more.
Donate to charity For everything you don’t sell or throw away, make another pile for items to donate. Pick a nonprofit or local charity and give away some of your excess to those in need. Not only will you feel good, but you can also write off your donations on your taxes. Remember
to get a receipt of your donation for your records.
Wait to buy new If your spring cleaning uncovers a major leak, dent or other defect that cannot be fixed, it may be time to invest in some fresh furniture and appliances. But don’t spring for them just yet. If possible, push off your major household purchases until May. We’re likely to see big deals (we’re talking easily 60 percent off ) on home furnishings, mattresses and more over Memorial Day weekend.
Credit card rewards If you’ll be making any major purchases this spring (or anytime, for that matter), remember to shop with the right credit card. Matching your credit card to the store you’re shopping at or the product you’re purchasing can help you maximize savings and increase potential cash-back rewards. In some instances, you can register your purchase for price protection in the event the price drops after you buy.
Clean up your wallet Finally, while you’re cleaning everything in your home, don’t forget to clean up your wallet too. This means getting rid of expired coupons, but it can also mean adding new rewards cards. Registering for free loyalty programs — especially from stores you shop at frequently — can help you save big in the long run. The My Best Buy program, for instance, gives members one point for every $1 spent. Points can eventually be redeemed for rewards certificates toward the electronics store.
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How to allergy-proof each room of your home JOSH HAFNER it. Avoid humidifiers or vaporizers in the home, too. Warmer-than-normal weather launched allergy season early this year, pumping up pollen counts Laundry room across much of the nation. And if you think you can Don’t leave out piles of damp clothing and towels, retreat indoors to relieve your sniffles, think again. Two thirds of people with allergies suffer them year round, said allergist James Sublett, M.D., co-founder of Family Allergy & Asthma in Louisville, Ky. And the leading cause of those year-round allergies are dust mites, animals and cockroaches, he said, all of which make their homes inside of ours. JONATHAN CHAN Outdoor allergens will make it into our homes through normal ventilation, Sublett said. “And of Spring! The birds are chirping, flowers are bloomcourse it gets tracked in, too.” ing—and your pets have been stuck inside all If you can’t escape allergens, it’s time to go on the winter, shedding the whole time. You’ve got to clean attack. Here are Sublett’s tips on allergy-proofing each up all that pet hair — but sometimes a lint roller or room of your home. vacuum cleaner just won’t get the job done. Fear not, we have some hot tips on how to get fur Bedroom off of your couches, carpets, and car — all without Your bedroom deserves the most attention, Sublett the use of harsh or expensive chemicals. said, since you lie and breathe there for eight or so hours a night. Dust mites live primarily in bedding, so buy a set The rubber glove treatment of high-quality, mite-proof encasements for your pillows Whether your pets couch surf while you’re not at and mattress. They should be tightly woven with zippers home, or just shed on long car trips, there’s a better that seal completely. Wash all your bedding weekly in solution than covering up your upholstery with ugly any temperature of water to kill any mites. Doing this covers. Just bust out the same rubber gloves you weekly is key as it ensures you eliminate both mites and wear when you wash the dishes. their eggs before they hatch, Sublett said. Thanks to the unique texture of a rubber glove, If you’re allergic to pollen, it’s a good idea to shower all you need to do is run your gloved hands all over at night before bed. And consider keeping your room a your couch or car seats. When you’re done, you can pet-free zone, as a Golden Retriever can track in allerbrush the hair off the gloves and right into the trash. gens on a high pollen day.
Sublett said, which become a welcome mat for dust mites and mold. Ensure your clothes dryer vents to the outside of your home, too, doing away with excess moisture.
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Living room Your living room, and any space you spend much time in, should have “smooth surfaces as much as possible,” Sublett said. Smooth, clear surfaces wipe down easily, such as a hardwood floor or a plastic chair. Window blinds are perhaps preferable to drapes for the same reason, he said. Avoid rugs or carpeting whenever possible. “I know the carpeting industry doesn’t like this idea, but when you have a carpet, you do have like a big sponge there that collects dust,” he said. “Normal activity is going to throw that back up in the air.” If rugs and carpeting are unavoidable, regular vacuuming removes much of the dust. Sublett recommends a respirator mask to protect from particles while cleaning—just make sure it’s an N95 respirator that’s NIOSHapproved, he said. Finding a high-quality disposable air filter for your furnace is important, too, Sublett said. Most are made to be replaced every three months.
Pumice rocks the fur away If there’s a spot where your cat or dog loves to settle down, it’s probably caked in hair. When that hair is matted so hard it’s impossible to remove with a vacuum, try scraping a pumice stone over the area. The scratchy texture of pumice helps lift hair out of the carpet’s loops. In addition to carpets, this solution works wonders in your car, too. You could buy a stone that’s specially made for removing pet hair, or just buy a generic four pack for the same price.
Let your dryer do the work Throwing your clothes into the dryer with a bunch
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The Furminator is out there You could also address the problem at the source. Good grooming can keep your pet from shedding, which is why so many cat and dog owners are fans of the Furminator. This brush is designed to pass through an animal’s top coat while gently removing loose hair from its undercoat. Its creators claim that it can reduce shedding by up to 90 percent — which will cut down on the amount of hair that ends up on your upholstery and carpets. If you have a cat, it can also cut down on hairballs!
Upgrade your vacuum If you own a pet, you should also own a good vacuum. At Reviewed.com, we’ve tested hundreds of vacuums over the past five years, and we think the Kenmore 81614 is the best choice for cleaning pet hair. Because it’s a canister vacuum — with a long hose that accepts specialty attachments — it’s easier to clean curtains and upholstery. One of those attachments, the Pet PowerMate, is a tiny powered brush that can agitate fur and hair out of fabrics and carpet — even in places other vacuums wouldn’t fit.
Kitchen Your biggest enemy in the kitchen is mold. Periodically clean any spots where leaks or spills might occur, including under the sink and your refrigerator’s drain pan, Sublett said. When you do clean, avoid products with strong odors or fumes. Sublett prefers a small amount of bleach mixed in a bucket of water with some dishwasher detergent. And seal food in stored containers, leaving nothing that might attract pests such as cockroaches. Ew.
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Cleaning can bring health and wealth It’s a chore to be sure. But now is a good time to focus on decluttering. It’s spring after all.
ROBERT POWELL Tidying up not only makes your that in and of itself helps provide a environment more organized — it can sense of gratitude.” improve mental health and help you make better money decisions, financial More cash experts say. In some cases, you’ll be able to sell “Clutter tends to induce stress,” says goods at a yard sale, in a consignment Sonya Britt, an associate professor of store, on eBay or Craigslist or via another personal financial planning at Kansas means. It’s not a get-rich quick scheme, State University. “Individuals under unless you own collectibles. But it could stress are less able to make rational put some cash in your bank account. long-term decisions.” Do note, however, that income earned Cleaning out those closets, filing from auctions and consignment sales cabinets and messy junk drawers may be taxable. Also, more possessions could help everyone in the household often mean bigger bills, both in terms feel calmer. of renting storage “Studies show and in paying for that families who repairs, Gresham live in cluttered says. “We live Studies show environments in a society have higher stress that highly that families who levels,” says prizes material live in cluttered Mary Gresham, a possessions, psychologist with but material environments have Atlanta Financial possessions also Psychology who require repair higher stress levels. specializes in and upkeep,” both financial she says. For – Mary Gresham, psychologist and clinical those who don’t psychology. have the room to There are both store belongings practical and psychological reasons to at home, “it is costly to have to rent get organized, she says. On a practical a storage space.” The most common side, it makes it easier to find things, storage unit rented is a 10 by 10 at an gives people more space to live in and average price of $127 per month for allows those once-overstuffed drawers non-climate control and $159 per month and cabinet doors to close more for climate control, according to the Self smoothly. On the emotional side, “less Storage Association. clutter creates a sense of calm,” she says. “Holding onto possessions is more More space and efficiency about nostalgia for the past and fear of Getting rid of what you don’t need the future than living in the present.” — and organizing what remains — Whether people realize it or not, can help you to keep better track of living in a cluttered environment “often financial records, Lawson says. “Paper makes us feel bad,” she says. “Most documents can be scanned and then people say that they wish they had done shredded,” he says. Those getting their this sooner when they have finished the paperwork in order can also look into process of clearing out what they no digital services such as Dropbox and longer need.” Google Drive to store their files. Here’s what you can gain when you stop procrastinating and start purging: A smoother life transition Getting organized is especially A tax deduction relevant for those who are about to Donating to charity may help you embark on a life transitions, such as lower your tax bill. Yet when giving retirement or downsizing for another away goods, be mindful of tax laws. reason. “Many people come to feel Donations must be made to qualified burdened by possessions and living organizations, and to deduct a charitable spaces that do not fit their new stage contribution, you must file form 1040 of life,” Gresham says. Parents holding and itemize deductions on Schedule onto stuff because they think their A. Get a receipt for your donations as kids will eventually take it may be in you can claim the fair market value for for a surprise as adult children may clothing, shoes, books, household items not want those belongings, Britt says. and furniture, says Derek Lawson, a “Pre-retirees may be putting too much financial planner at Priority Financial emphasis on what they think their Partners and a financial planning Ph.D. children will want to keep,” he says. student at Kansas State University. If Decluttering can be an overwhelming you plan to take the standard deduction task, so it’s easy to put it off. Yet “that doesn’t mean you can’t or Gresham’s advice is to do it now, before shouldn’t donate,” Lawson says. “As an emergency strikes and the cleaning
up has to be done under pressure. “People can be hard pressed to find time and energy to do this when there is an unexpected need to move,” she says, noting that crisis moves can be prompted by events such as illness, disability, death, a sudden job change or living space damage. “Letting go of
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Six chores to do now to protect your home’s value LISA KIPLINGER To protect what’s probably your biggest investment, it’s important to take care of a few spring chores. Nino Sitchinava — principal economist at Houzz.com, a leading platform for home remodeling and design — offers her top tips for getting your property back in shape after winter:
down the side of your home, check for places where the gutters may have pulled away from the house. “Termites and other pests, which become most active during this time of year, are attracted to moisture,” Sitchinava says. “Standing water can create mold issues and cracks in driveways and paths create tripping hazards.”
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The 2016 Houzz Landscaping Trends study revealed that drainage issues are the top challenge homeowners face when updating their yards. After winter, you likely know where excess water pools around your home. Spring is the best time to fix this to avoid erosion and mold issues. cause problems like pests and mold. Often these repairs are also lower budget and require less planning.”
Similar to your entry or mudroom, salt and mud can build up on the exterior of your home during the winter. Depending on the type of siding, you can use a hose or pressure washer to clean your siding.
Fix a leaking roof
Refresh your entry or mudroom
During winter, it’s common to patch or tarp a roof as a temporary fix for leaks, but now is the time to resolve issues for good. According to the 2015 Houzz & Home study, which had more than 170,000 respondents in the U.S., homeowners are nearly two times more likely to remodel their kitchen (27 percent) than roofing (15 percent), an important update when needed. “Fixing leaks and maintenance repairs should be prioritized ahead of other remodeling,” Sitchinava says. “Leaks can
During winter, you’re likely to track snow, road salt and mud into your entry or mudroom. In spring, make sure to thoroughly clean your walls, floors and doors to avoid any long-term damage.
Clean and repair gutters Winter debris can build in gutters, and it’s important to remove it before spring rains. To avoid water running
Update paths and your driveway
Often driveways and paths crack during the winter, especially in regions that experience freezing conditions. During landscaping projects, more than half of homeowners update their paths (51 percent) and 17 percent update their driveways, according to the 2016 Houzz Landscaping Trends study. “Often, it’s not an option to resolve these issues during the winter because it’s too cold to have workers on site and there may still be snow on the ground in colder climates. So, it’s important to address them ASAP in the spring.”
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