Next up in the Spring Cleaning Series is the Bathroom and Laundry Room. Much like cleaning the kitchen, there isn't too much to go-through and it's pretty straightforward. I have combined the bathroom and laundry room in this list because they are often located in the same place in smaller homes (like mine), and if they aren't in the same place, they do have similar things that need cleaning (drains, sinks, etc). You'll find below a general guideline list for both the bathroo

Let's start with the kitchen because, well, why not? There's usually not a lot of things to go-through compared to the other rooms, so I feel like it's a pretty straightforward place to start. Please do remember to clean from top to bottom. Also, it's usually easiest to circle your way around the kitchen, moving from one completed area to the next. Start just to the right of the stove and move clockwise around the kitchen, saving the stove, sink and floor for last. Doing this

Welcome to the second installment of the spring cleaning series! If you missed the introductory post with the history of spring cleaning and some handy-dandy tips, go here. Before I get started with listing the supplies we'll be using, I wanted to address a more general question. Some may be asking "But why do I need to deep clean my house? Can't I just dust and vacuum and be done with it?" Well, traditional Home Economics says no, but I say both yes and no. Yes because you c

Spring! The sun is out, there are leaves sprouting on the trees, and it's finally warm enough to open the windows of the house and get some fresh air in, making now the perfect time for some spring cleaning. I was curious why it's called "spring" cleaning, so I did some research and found out that being able to open your windows plays a big role in the term. Particularly in colder climates, spring is the perfect time to clean (especially to dust) because opening the windows o