KATHY’S HOME & GARDEN TIPS – WARM WEATHER IS COMING SOON GET THE HOUSE READY

KATHY’S HOME & GARDEN TIPS – WARM WEATHER IS COMING SOON GET THE HOUSE READY

It’s best to take on large scale cleaning projects one step at a time one room at a time. Stand in the middle of the room. What needs to be done?

Pull out the furniture away from the walls. Wash the walls from bottom to top. Use Murphy’s oil or flax soap in a bucket of warm water. Use a large sponge and change the water frequently. Vacuum where the furniture would be and return it to its place.

Take down the curtains. Wash them if they can be safely machined washed. Take them out of the dryer immediately when they are dry so they don’t wrinkle.

Wash the windows. I used to use vinegar and newspapers but I gave up on that and am back to my old standby Windex. It is the best window cleaner in my opinion. Do one side with vertical strokes and the other horizontal. This helps to tell you where you miss a spot.

If you have blinds the easiest way to clean them is to hose them down outside. It’s a little cold to do that now so just throw them in the tub with some flax soap and warm water.

Go through the rest of the items in the room. If you have not used an item in a year throw it out or donate it!

If you go room by room your house will be clean in no time.

KATHLEEN WEAVER-ZECH & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO