Spring cleaning: tips for large-scale cleaning

Cleaning utensils for spring cleaning:

vacuum cleaner
cleaning rags
bucket
duster
glass cleaner
rubber gloves
Entkalker
oven cleaner
pipe cleaner
Carpet and upholstery cleaner

Start the spring cleaning campaign with mucking

Even if we usually lack the time and the pleasure to clean up, it helps us to proceed systematically. Not only with the large cleaning helps a cleaning plan, but also with the apartment garbage. This practical cleaning methods help. For the spring cleaning does not only include a proper cleaning, but also an enragement action.

Whether clothes, cosmetics or even food - the muck is soothing for our mind and creates space, So: pack everything in garbage bags and confidently throw it away or even sell it or give it away, if it is still useful.

General checklist for the spring cleaning

For the spring cleaning action we should clean the windows after cleaning and mucking out, in all rooms and wash the curtains.
Then it goes to dusting. Whether bookshelves, door frames, window sills, indoor plants, radiators, lampshades, monitors and other surfaces and shelves? nothing should be neglected here. Dust wiping works especially well with a damp duster. More tips can be found here: Clean the radiator and clean the PC.
Afterwards it goes to the ground - then it's time to vacuum everything.carpeting can be cleaned with a special carpet cleaner, should also be vacuumed throughout the apartment and then wiped. For wood floors, the cloth should not be too wet when wiping, as this may damage it. You can find out all tips and which cleaners really help here: wipe the floor, clean the laminate, clean the parquet and clean the carpet.

Clean the kitchen properly

First wipe out cabinets from the inside with a damp cloth.
Then clean out the fridge and clean it (this can be defrosted before). How it works very fast, you will find out here: Cleaning the refrigerator.
Similarly, we should clean the oven: To get rid of stubborn dirt, but we fortunately do not have to resort to chemical cleaning products or aggressive all-purpose cleaner. Home remedies such as soda or baking soda help to stop the annoying scrubbing.
When large cleaning, the hood must not be forgotten. For proper cleaning, the filter should be soaked in warm water with detergent and finally dried well.
Do not forget to clean tiles to get rid of grease.
Cleaning work surfaces and stove: There are also some home remedies that are extremely suitable as cleaning agents, such as baking soda. How to remove scorched food scraps from ceramic cooking plates with home remedies, you can find out here: Clean the ceramic hob.
Decalcifying the kettle: Descaling works particularly well with vinegar essence or citric acid. In addition to the kettle, the coffee machine can be freed from limescale so. The best tips are here: descale the coffee machine.

Clean the bathroom properly

Wipe out cabinets from the inside with a damp cloth.
Clean the mirror with glass cleaner and then polish.
Wash the sink, toilet, shower and bath with a bath cleaner. In addition to all-purpose cleaners and scouring milk, joints can be cleaned with conventional home remedies, such as vinegar or citric acid. How to remove the limescale deposits at joints, we show you here: Clean tiles.
In addition, if the water stops running properly, the drain should be cleaned. Here we show you how it works: Clogged upflow.

Here are more tips for bath cleaning.

Cleaning plan for living room and bedroom

Knock loose pillows or wash linens and pillows? Of course you should do that not only during the spring cleaning, but regularly. We reveal what you should consider when changing the bed linen.
Clean upholstered furniture and leather sofas with special upholstery cleaners. The best tips are here: Clean the leather sofa.
Clean the mattress and dust the slatted base.
In all rooms the curtains should be washed. The right washing program and proper care are important. In addition to washing soda, there are some tips and tricks for proper cleaning. Learn more here: washing curtains.

You can find more tips for cleaning around on our Pinterest pinboard.