Spring Cleaning: 7 Overlooked Spots You Should Definitely Not Forget
Sumedha Tripathi | Feb 21, 2024, 16:54 IST
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Spring cleaning is a time to refresh your home and banish the dust and grime accumulated over winter. While most people tackle the usual suspects like floors, windows, and furniture, several hidden corners often get neglected.
Spring cleaning is a time to refresh your home and banish the dust and grime accumulated over winter. While most people tackle the usual suspects like floors, windows, and furniture, several hidden corners often get neglected.
Move your fridge, stove, dishwasher, and washing machine to clean dust, crumbs, and spills that accumulate behind and underneath them. Pay attention to coils and vents, which require regular vacuuming for optimal performance.

Remove everything from cabinets and drawers, wipe down surfaces, and declutter ruthlessly. Discard expired items, organize remaining contents, and line shelves with wipeable liners for easier future cleaning.
Dust and cobwebs love to gather light fixtures and ceiling fans. Use a microfiber cloth or extendable duster to reach them safely. Wash light fixture covers with soapy water and dry thoroughly before replacing.

These areas often harbour dust and dirt. Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment or a damp cloth to remove grime and cobwebs. Don't forget to clean the tops of door frames as well.
Dust buildup in vents and clogged filters can restrict airflow and impact indoor air quality. Vacuum vent covers and clean or replace air filters according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Wipe down TVs, computers, monitors, and other electronic devices with a microfiber cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. Don't forget to clean keyboards, remotes, and other frequently touched surfaces with disinfectant wipes.
Remove grease and grime splatters from the interior of your oven and microwave. Utilize self-cleaning functions if available, or scrub stubborn stains with baking soda paste or appropriate cleaning solutions.

Maintaining regular cleaning habits throughout the year will prevent dust and grime buildup, making future spring cleaning a breeze.
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Here's a list of 7 places you shouldn't skip during your spring cleaning blitz:
1. Behind and Under Appliances
Move your fridge, stove, dishwasher, and washing machine to clean dust, crumbs, and spills that accumulate behind and underneath them. Pay attention to coils and vents, which require regular vacuuming for optimal performance.
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2. Inside Cabinets and Drawers
Remove everything from cabinets and drawers, wipe down surfaces, and declutter ruthlessly. Discard expired items, organize remaining contents, and line shelves with wipeable liners for easier future cleaning.
3. Light Fixtures and Ceiling Fans
Dust and cobwebs love to gather light fixtures and ceiling fans. Use a microfiber cloth or extendable duster to reach them safely. Wash light fixture covers with soapy water and dry thoroughly before replacing.
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4. Baseboards and Door Frames
These areas often harbour dust and dirt. Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment or a damp cloth to remove grime and cobwebs. Don't forget to clean the tops of door frames as well.
5. Air Vents and Filters
Dust buildup in vents and clogged filters can restrict airflow and impact indoor air quality. Vacuum vent covers and clean or replace air filters according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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6. Electronics and Gadget Surfaces
Wipe down TVs, computers, monitors, and other electronic devices with a microfiber cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. Don't forget to clean keyboards, remotes, and other frequently touched surfaces with disinfectant wipes.
7. Inside the Oven and Microwave
Remove grease and grime splatters from the interior of your oven and microwave. Utilize self-cleaning functions if available, or scrub stubborn stains with baking soda paste or appropriate cleaning solutions.
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Maintaining regular cleaning habits throughout the year will prevent dust and grime buildup, making future spring cleaning a breeze.
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