Make a schedule. Take note of areas are your home that need the most work. What areas are neglected when you are doing routine cleaning. Those places are usually the best places to start. No matter where you start, make a plan to tackle each room then keep yourself focused on one task at a time.

De-clutter your home. Decluttering allows you to be efficient and it will keep you organized. Studies have show that a disorganized home contributes to high stress levels. Set aside some time to organize your closets and junk drawers. You will be surprised how much this will take some weight off your shoulders.

Donâ€t forget your walls and windows. Floors are probably a part of your routine cleaning but when was the last time your windows or walls got a good cleaning. Not all dust settles on the floor and surfaces like end tables or desks. You can use a damp towel to wipe down the walls and blinds by starting from the top and working your way down.  A nice glass cleaner will have those windows spotless. Do not neglect the curtains. Some curtains are machine washable. Otherwise a good shaking or dusting will suffice.

Do not be intimidated by your kitchen and bathroom. Go through your refrigerator and all the condiments on the door. Throw away all old items and wipe down the shelves. For your bathroom, change your shower curtain or wash it if it is machine washable. Go through your medicine cabinet and throw away the expired products.

Get the family involved. Even the unwilling helpers can make a difference in the workload. This is a great time to get the entire family involved. Many children are out of school due to the pandemic and now because of summer break. Try putting on some fun music and establishing a family reward as an incentive to get the work done.

One you have established a deep cleaning on your home, establish new habits. A Simple clean-up routine practiced once at least once a week, can make it incredibly easy to keep your home clean and tidy year-round.

And of course, it would not be a proper 2020 list without a mention of cleaning to prevent the spread of covid-19. Make sure to wipe frequently touched items such as doorknobs, light switches, the remote and sink handles to name a few. It its recommended that you do this sort of cleaning much more often than your general routine cleaning.

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Letâ€s walk through some of the top Must-Do Spring Cleaning Tasks according to HGTV and a few tips from your blogger:

1. One place you might not think to look that is definitely collecting some serious dust are the curtains. Lint roll the bottoms, then remove completely from the rod and toss in the dryer with a damp towel for 15 minutes! Tip: Adding a dryer sheet will give your home an extra clean scent.
2. This is a no brainer but one we all blissfully ignore, dust the blinds. Wrap a microfiber clot around a pair of tongs. Working left to right, blade by blade, remove that stubborn dust.
3. Donâ€t forget to look up! Clean the ceiling fan blades by placing a pillow case around the blade, using it as a dust rag. Any fallen dust will collect in the pillowcase instead of below. Genius!
4. Before it gets too hot and the bugs swarm in, clean the windows. Using a damp cloth, open the windows to collect and clean any debris that have collected between the glass and screen over the winter.
5. Ready to have your mind blown? Struggling to clean the screens? Take a scrap piece of carpeting and rub against the screen. For a deeper clean, remove the screens, cover in kerosene in a well-ventilated area, then remove with soap and water.
6. Time to pay attention to those stinky trash cans that can attract unwanted pests! Rinse out cans with a hose, spray with disinfectant, scrub and rinse.
7. Check for leaks and drafts around doors, windows, and corners. Seal open areas with silicone or calking to prevent further damage.
8. Hereâ€s another fun tip! Clean the refrigerator using salt and soda water. The abrasive salt and bubbling water makes an excellent cleaner. Rather than tackling the entire fridge, do this one shelf at a time.
9. Now make your way to the bathroom and take a look at your shower head. Mineral deposits can ruin showerheads. Mist the jets with vinegar and water, let sit for a few minutes, and wipe clean with a dry cloth.
10. Who doesnâ€t love air dried laundry? Bring your comforters, blankets, and pillows outside and hang them on a clothesline for a day. You wonâ€t regret it!
11. Speaking of comforters, have you cleaned your mattress recently? According to HGTV, we spend nearly 3,000 hours a year in our beds – nearly four months! Clean your mattress by vacuuming the surface and sprinkling a mixture of baking soda and essential oils on it. Vacuum away the residue after a few hours.
12. Once your mattress is cleaned, donâ€t forget to rotate it! Rotating your mattress can significantly increase its lifespan and help you sleep better.
13. If you havenâ€t watched Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix, stop what youâ€re doing now and check it out! Youâ€ll thank me later. Pick up some great tips on organizing your home, especially your closet. Put away those colder climate clothes and get out the beach gear.
14. Letâ€s not forget about the outside of your home! Get the pressure washer and wash away residue that has built up over the past six months. Clean the outside of the windows with a rag and soapy water and remove excess water with a squeegee.
15. Last but not least, sweep your porch and deck. A leaf blower can save you some time by blasting away leaves, dust, and pollen. Set up the deck furniture and mix up a pitcher of lemonade because sweet summer is coming!

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