Spring Clean The Living Room
Here’s my ten top tips for cleaning and decluttering your living room…
1) Furniture:
Use spring and the improvement in weather to wash and dry sofa covers and cushions. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove lost crumbs. The same can be used for pet hair but a damp cloth or rubber glove can work just as well. If you have a leather sofa wipe this down to remove stains (following manufacturers guidelines) and treat it to prolong its life. Pull out and vacuum behind large items to get rid of dust, cobwebs and anything else you might find.
2) Light fittings:
Light fittings are obviously something I use everyday and take for granted when the nights draw in but rarely do I stop to think how much brighter it would be if I gave them some TLC every now and again. Dust on light fittings and bulbs can make a huge amount of difference to their luminance. Ensure they are turned off at the switch first and dust regularly using a feather or fibre duster or lint free cloth – this will only take a few seconds if done every week so shouldn’t be too much of a chore.. For a more thorough clean or for caked on grime (especially in kitchens), take the bulbs out and use a dampened cloth to clean. Take care when handling and never do this with warm bulbs as the difference in temperature (between the bulb and the cool, damp cloth) could shatter them. (more…)
