Festivals are near and loads of cleaning to
be done. Sometimes you just do not know where to start. You dream of sparkling
clean home and guests going ‘wow’. Then you say ‘OMG where do I start!
Start with one room
Curtains, window, doors…!
Take off the curtains to dry clean or
machine wash, Put on old curtains…then out comes the vacuum; remove cobwebs,
dust that couldn't be seen during your weekly/monthly dust-over…Once that’s done
- take a break! Have a cuppa and you’re one-step closer…so move to the next
dust buster job - windows!!
Wash them clean and wipe with old newspapers. Don’t
spray heavy solvents -they have formaldehyde that cause breathing problems. A
glass wiper and liquid soap is all you need to wipe them.
If there are dirty crevices, in the sliding
grooves, then wipe them off with a cloth. Stubborn ones will take some time
with a toothbrush or makeshift materials –cotton, paper anything handy. Your
vacuum’s tiniest brush should work fine, if they are able to reach those areas.
Now, you have the curtains off; the cobwebs
off; and the windows clean - so go for the doors! Hope your better half and
kids are sharing -its great fun, maybe a little messy but you gain quality
time! Moreover, jokes and laughter make work faster to complete.
WASH
Rugs, carpets; hand wash; or delicate wash
them, without spin… the bed sheets and festive furnishings bring them on. Sun
them iron and keep ready...
CUPBOARDS, STORAGE
Don’t cringe - every once in a while;
clothes just have a habit of messing up. So - out with all of them!Keep the
hangers and place the ironed ones neatly.. Arrange your clothes in order of
use- daily wear, night wear, office and party wear - give a shelf to each and
stick to it…of course we know it’s going to change when its rush time, but, if
kept in strict order and everybody follows the rules then its smooth sailing!
Then it’s the FURNITURE!
Wooden, Steel furniture, kitchen modular
units, and all the artifacts wash them clean sun them until bone dry. Take care
of the delicate articles. Vacuum clean everything else. Am sure you have the
paint job done. If it is just one area, which is jarring, you could go for
wallpapers or if you want a focal point get those textured walls – DIY or call
the paint guys – they have a 24 hour service! See that it goes with theme of
your home or of the room…
Things feel better already!
It is D-day and all you have to do is
regular dusting. Then spray on some aroma (sandalwood, lavender. cinnamon,
apple, orange, jasmine, are wonderful. Choose one that you like – light the
candles, diyas in the evening(earthen lamps), fresh flowers, decorations…and
get ready to welcome festive times that enchant everyone –and makes you feel-
oh so proud and happy!
Isn’t it a SPARKLINGLY BEAUTIFUL HOME
Do let us know your favourite cleaning and
decorating tips! Wish you Happy Festivities for you and your near and dear
ones. Enjoy! Have Fun!
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