HOME + GARDEN
The Great SPRING CLEAN
WHETHER DRIVEN BY ‘ HINCHING ’, LOVE A ‘ TAP TO TIDY ’, HAPPILY ‘ KONDO ’ YOUR CLOTHES , OR SIMPLY ENJOY THE OUT WITH THE OLD FRESHNESS ; NOW , MORE THAN EVER , CLEANLINESS AND HYGIENE IS VITAL . WITH THE WARMER WEATHER APPROACHING AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO OPEN UP OUR HOMES AGAIN ON THE HORIZON , A GOOD SPRING CLEAN IS JUST THE REFRESH WE ALL NEED RIGHT NOW TO RESET OUR MINDS AND SAY GOODBYE TO THE DIRT AND DEBRIS OF THE PAST YEAR .
Many people tend to avoid the annual spring clean at all costs , and let ' s be honest , the thought of turning the whole house upside down can be a little overwhelming . Have no fear , insideKENT have put together a few key tips and tricks for starting the ultimate spring clean – so get the rubber gloves at the ready !
Why is the spring clean so important ?
Believe it or not , spring cleaning is a tradition dating back centuries and has deep cultural , religious and historical connections . Many people have already upped or introduced new cleaning regimes in the past year , what with Covid and spending more time at home it ' s inevitable the house is going to be looking a little more grubby than usual . Cleaning and organising a space can actually have really positive effects on our mental health , not only does it reduce stress levels and keep your immune system strong , it also gives us a focus and leaves us feeling more in control , something we are all craving right now !
When and where to start ?
We all know cleaning can be a bit of a tedious chore , and knowing where to start is often the biggest issue . All you can do is take it in your stride , start with the tasks that apply to all rooms to make things simpler , for example sweeping , hoovering , dusting – all things that you can do in one fell swoop . If you ’ ve only got a few hours on your hands , dedicate a cleaning session per room at your own pace . After , work your way through the house bit by bit to hit each room for a more specific clean – this is where you can be as thorough as you like ! From dusty curtains and rugs , to stained cabinets and grimy washing machines , here ' s our advice on how to tackle the dirt room by room , one thing at a time .
103