Planning to start spring cleaning shows that you are on the right track—after all, it is quite unlikely that many individuals enjoy spending time scrubbing, sorting, and organizing. One strategy you'll want to keep in mind when refreshing your home for the season is the one mentioned below.
In order to discover 11 common mistakes individuals make when cleaning their homes, we consulted with interior designers who mentioned eleven separate faults that people commonly do. Avoiding these pitfalls will ensure that your area shines all season and for many seasons to come.
Conversely, disregarding the “Hidden from View”
Please remember to search beneath the kitchen sink, the freezer, and the refrigerator. Sort through all of the pantry and bathroom cabinets, especially the ones that contain old or unused products." When you've cleaned every nook and cranny in your home, you'll feel like you've conquered the place. Hattie Sparks Interiors
Also, retrieving the tall ladder for dusting the chandelier and shades, changing out the AC filters, and cleaning out the hard-to-reach laundry duct are included in this work. —Jean Liu, principal at Jean Liu Design
Leaving the vacuum full after cleaning
"Why go to the bother of dragging debris about with a filthy vacuum cleaner? If the roll is dirty, it should be cleaned and blocked dirt should be removed. Roll cleaning should be completed together with the removal of debris. Also, a filter should be changed as soon as it becomes full." —Nina Nash Long, co-founder of Easterling and Long
Putting aside too much clothes
“Many individuals are devoted to wearing new clothes during the transition from winter to spring, but keep an eye on your bedding and cleaning supplies, as well. Removing all of the content ensures that you can thoroughly clean in order to organize, purge, and refill. Heavy blankets should be replaced with beach towels, and cleaning supplies should be inspected and reordered.” —Kelli Suozzo, founder of BOWERBIRD
Starting on Too Many Projects at Once
“During a short period of time, break down your project list into smaller tasks so that it doesn't overwhelm you. My major priority would be to have everything in order and organized in my bedrooms, office, and kitchen. Once you have cleaned and organized your home, you may go through the additional task of purchasing new cushions, throws, or plants to refresh your home and re-energize yourself before the weather warms up.” —Rande Leaman, founder of Rande Leaman Interior Design
Proceeding with purchasing unnecessary organizational tools
“There are many people who go all the way to their local retailer or warehouse just to stockpile storage bins, drawer organizers, glass canisters, and other supplies. However, they are not making an effort to adequately assess their organizing needs on the way. They have too many or too few storage containers.
Alternatively, they have containers that aren't truly useful. Instead, get in and start collecting items that are “like” your possessions, or things that are meant to reside in your environment. You can only buy the baskets and bins when you know what you need, so head to the store once you've determined what you need” —Sara Hillery, founder of Sara Hillery Interior Design
Stockpiling Items for “One Day”
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“My overall philosophy is that, unless it has sentimental or monetary worth, I donate, discard, or give away everything of my possessions after two years. A same rule applies to cosmetics and skincare that has expired or becomes old: Get rid of it.” —Hattie Collins
Cleaning From the Bottom Up
“Clean the highest regions of the map first, then lower the difficulty levels so you don't have to clean the same locations repeatedly." Another example: For example, ceiling cobwebs and ceiling fans will cover everything if you clear the dust last.” —Nina Nash Long
Re-arrange stuff
“More often than not, we struggle to choose whether something should be preserved or discarded, so we just store it in a different drawer or cabinet. During spring cleaning, it is important to approach the cleaning procedure with commitment since it negates the point of the cleaning.” —Jean Liu
Not Taking it All Off
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“In order to properly clean, you need to get up on ladders, move furniture, and remove carpets. Facing everything squarely in the middle of the room enables you to detect even the smallest amount of dust and grime. This is a great time to reorganize and redecorate. Swap velvet cushions for linen during the summer months. Lighten things up by layering lighter blankets, and decorating your bookshelf.” —Kelli Suozzo
Using Improper Cleaning Products
“Before you use any cleaning solutions on your marble countertops or wood surfaces, do your homework to be sure that anything you use won't harm the finish.” —Nina Nash Long
Neglecting Your Home’s Health
“For house buyers, we constantly urge our clients to look into the well-being of their residences. We discuss whole-house dehumidifiers and air purifiers for your home to rid it of undesirable odors and purify the air. If you have done any renovations, you should consider having a security system installed, but it is okay to have one even if you have not started renovations.” —Kelli Suozzo
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