Spring Cleaning

The sun is out today- it's lovely. But I totally get the urge to spring clean when I can see every piece of dust. So here are some old tips:

1. Toaster- wipe down tray, blast interior with a computer keyboard cleaner, use aluminum foil scrunched up to get rid of rust on outside (all with it unplugged)
2. Cooktops- saturate with cleaner, wait 10 min and then wipe clean.
3. Clean interior of oven. Use all purpose cleaner and scrape with old credit card.
4. Wash vent filter with hot water and detergent in sink (min 1x per year)
5. Fridge- wipe interior with solution of 3 tbsp baking soda and 4 cups water, dust condenser coils with coil brush (Whirlpool)- located at back and usually bottom
6. Clothes dryer- inspect vent outside to see if air coming out (while one), snack lint removal brush through vent, or call in professional (1x per year)
7. Wipe cabinets from top to bottom with warm water and dish soap.
8. Use a mild abrasive to clean the knobs.
9. Scrub tiles and grout (bathroom too). Use hydrogen peroxide with gloves on mildew and mold. Use lemon oil to remove lime.
10. Repair leaky faucets.
11. Pour 1/2 cup baking soda down clogged drain, follow with 1/2 cup vinegar, cover with wet cloth, wait 5 min, uncover, flush with steaming hot water.
12. Wash the shower curtain, replace lining.
13. Use Method O Mop solution or Murphy Oil Soap to clean wood floors (nonwaxed floors)
14. Vacuum drapes (on low setting)
15. Vacuum sofas.
16. Vacuum crevices in windows and any screens.
17. Spot clean walls with magic eraser (green alternative?) or with mild soap.
18. Clean decorative pillow covers.
19. Clean window sills, baseboards etc, lights, fixtures with microfibre cloth.
20. Wash windows inside and out.
21. Dust and wipe out the closets.
22. Check smoke detector, fire extinguisher works.
23. Bring in professional cleaner for drapes, sofas and rugs (1x per year)
24. Get ducts cleaned (1x per year).
25. Get chimney cleaned (every 2 years).
26. Service furnace etc. Check filter (1x per year).
27. Polish furniture (rub in direction of grain, after cleaning with Murphy's Oil Soap)
28. Polish silverware (2x per year).
29. Dry clean duvet, mattress pads, pillows.
30. Vacuum and flip mattress.
31. Wipe out drawers, line clothing drawers with lavender paper.
32. Clean out fireplace.
33. Remove clothes not worn over season and seriously consider donating.
34. Wash/ dry clean winter coats, sweaters, pants, skirts.
35. Clean winter boots.
36. Store winter clothes.