Spring Cleaning Tips

When I started looking for links for this feature post, cleaning tips were a little scarce. Yeah I know, cleaning is kinda boring. But the end result is really satisfying and blesses everyone who steps into your home. Regardless how you feel about cleaning your home, we all have to do it! 

One thing that I want to mention that I didn't find a link for - is that we all need to clean out our dryer vents. Please make sure this is on your to do list right away! Clogged dryer vents cause a lot of house fires as well as increase energy bills and can damage your dryer. I have only had a dryer in the last 15 years, and our house then and now vented directly to the out side so it is snap to check it for build up. 

We did have a problem however inside the dryer. I noticed that it seemed to be getting super hot no matter what setting I had it on, then it caught fire inside the housing! So scary and so glad my husband was home to deal with it and no damage was done except to the dryer's internal wires. Lint had escaped inside the housing and somehow ignited. 

Here are a couple of links for you I looked up but so look up your own,  here , here and here, so you will know how to clean out yours. If your dryer vents to the roof, you may want to hire a professional. Please do it for your family's safety!

Inspiration For Moms needed to clean the coils on her refrigerator. Did you know you need to do this to help your fridge work properly? Yes, ma'am, stop over there to read her story.

Always vac before steaming cleaning your carpets! Housewife How To's tell us how she preps before steaming cleaning her carpets here.

Don't forget to clean out those cupboards and cabinets too. Buttons And Paint really cleaned hers up nicely using some very creative ideas.

There Was A Crooked House also cleaned out her storage areas. Much nicer now.

Then she cleaned and organized her fridge! Love a clean fridge, it's so nice :)

Don't forget about cleaning the oven! A typical English Home shows us how to use Vinegar & Baking Soda for a safe clean.

A Typical English Home made a very handy Laundry Stain Removal Guide and it's printable! This would be wonderful framed in your laundry area or attached inside a cabinet door. If you have a home making binder it would be great in there too.

Michelle Muckala has a very effective way to get her kids to help with he cleaning. It's fun too!

Have you changed out your A/C filters lately? What about water purifier filters? Oiled and cleaned your sewing machine? Cleaned out your toaster? Think about all the maintenance you need to do on all your appliances to keep them working for a long time to come. That will save you money!

And finally, Moms The Word  writes about how even a small amount of cleaning can make a big impact on your home. We often over estimate the time it take to do something, and yet even five minutes of cleaning can make bit changes.

UPDATE** Please be sure to read Lori's comment below. You'll save some money in the long run ;)

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