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Springtime brings new flowers, the prospect of eating <\/span>way<\/span><\/i> too much Easter chocolate, and the tantalising whisper of warm weather and sunshine. It\u2019s only natural that as the seasons roll from the gloomy winter months into the brighter days of spring we start looking to turn over a new leaf \u2013 and what better way to get your house in order than by doing some spring cleaning?<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve been inspired by<\/span> The Great British Spring Clean<\/span><\/a>, a fantastic community of volunteers keeping Britain tidy by picking up litter and keeping streets, parks, beaches and green spaces clean and clear of rubbish. Once you\u2019ve followed our spring cleaning tips, keep going and take the spring clean outside of your house \u2013 join the Great British Spring Clean, and do your part to help end waste and improve public places in Britain.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to spring clean your home<\/b><\/h2>\n

A spring clean is a great time to do big tasks that might be a bit of a chore \u2013 but just think how good you\u2019ll feel once they\u2019re done. From doing a kitchen deep-clean to chores that need to be done every few months, like flipping mattresses, a spring clean is a great time to make sure your house is ready to welcome plenty of guests come the warmer summer months for parties and barbecues!<\/span><\/p>\n

Spring cleaning tips<\/b><\/h2>\n

Not sure where to start? Here are our top spring cleaning tips and some smart cleaning hacks to help make cleaning your house a (spring) breeze.<\/span><\/p>\n

Break cleaning into 15-minute chunks<\/b><\/h3>\n

If the cleaning has built up after months of busy everyday life, or if you\u2019ve been busy with childcare, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed at the thought of cleaning a whole room, let alone a whole house. Instead of feeling daunted and putting it off, a great cleaning hack is to just take it in 15-minute chunks. Organise, sort, and clean what you can in 15 minutes \u2013 at the end, even if things aren\u2019t perfect, they\u2019re better than they were 15 minutes ago!<\/span><\/p>\n

Wash windows on a cloudy day<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re cleaning windows, wait for an overcast day \u2013 direct sun can lead to streaks forming on your newly-polished glass as the extra-warm glass makes the water evaporate quickly, leaving soap streaks behind.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dust the places you can\u2019t see<\/b><\/h3>\n

Spring cleaning is all about sorting the areas that go unnoticed for most of the year, so grab an extendable duster and make sure you dust on top of bookshelves, light fittings and wardrobes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let the fresh air in<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you get a bright, breezy day, throw open your windows and let fresh air circulate through your entire home \u2013 your home will feel revitalised and fresh after months of keeping your house sealed up against the winter weather.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the whole family involved<\/b><\/h3>\n

Throw an energetic playlist – maybe a couple of classic belt-’em-out love songs<\/a> – on as you all clean, and make it fun by challenging everyone to finish their task first! It\u2019s hardly the most effective of cleaning hacks, but let kids use old slipper socks to buff floors and they\u2019re sure to have a good time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep cleaning products to a minimum<\/b><\/h3>\n

Having dozens of cleaning products creates unnecessary clutter, more plastic waste, and more chemicals in your home that can irritate sensitive skin. Instead, opt for a good all-purpose cleaner, and embrace some natural cleaning hacks that really work \u2013 you\u2019d be amazing what some baking powder and lemon juice can accomplish!<\/span><\/p>\n

Your spring clean checklist<\/b><\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve not included a lot of the standard cleaning tips in our spring cleaning checklist. If you\u2019re a regular Mrs. Hinch then you might already have these spring cleaning tips on your normal cleaning rotation \u2013 but if you know there\u2019s a big job you\u2019ve been putting off in the house, a spring clean is the time to do it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cleaning your house top to bottom is a daunting task, so instead, follow our complete spring clean checklist for a room-by-room guide to making your house feel fresh and clean this springtime. Tackle one room a day, and you\u2019ll be done in a couple of weekends without feeling like you\u2019ve spent a week scrubbing and polishing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kitchen<\/b><\/p>\n