May 20, 2021

Summer Cleaning: Keeping Your House in Order

When thinking about summer, we imagine wonderful sunny days spent in the country or in the seashore. But in the summer you need to have time not only to relax but also to do a lot of house cleaning tasks. Today we will talk about those types of housework that are best performed in the summer. You can add points that are relevant to you in your plans and make your home even cleaner and more well-groomed. Summer cleaning tips? – Easily!

Washing Windows

The first step is to wash the windows. Of course, windows are not washed only in summer. But it is much more pleasant to open the window and wash it thoroughly during a warm summer time than to try to do everything as quickly as possible, wrapped in warm clothes so as not to freeze and catch a cold.

We will not describe how to clean windows using household chemicals. You can do this yourself by carefully reading the instructions on the package.

We will give some tips on how to clean windows using only the products that you can find in your home.

Tip: For window cleaning, it is better to choose an overcast day, so that the sun glare does not interfere with seeing stains and streaks on the glass.

We begin to wash the windows from the frame. First, we will get rid of the dust stuck in all the small crevices. To do this, you can use a vacuum cleaner with a small battery cleaner attachment, or you can blow out the dust with a hairdryer.

It is recommended to wash windows with a plastic profile with a soapy solution made from shavings of laundry soap. Use the hard side of the sponge to wipe off light dirt. Rub hard-to-reach places with a small brush (you can use an old toothbrush).

Summer Cleaning Of The Apartment

The white plastic can be washed, and at the same time whitened, with an aqueous solution of ammonia. Add half a bottle (0,5 oz) of ammonia to a container with water (33 oz). Wipe off the remaining water with a microfiber cloth, and then carefully wipe with a dry soft cloth. Do not leave the frames to dry; on a wet surface, the settled dust will turn back to dirt.

Wooden frames should not be washed with harsh brushes as this could damage the paintwork. Also, wood does not like prolonged and strong exposure to water, so wipe the wooden window frame first with a soft cloth dampened in soapy water, and then dry thoroughly with a dry cloth.

If you choose household chemicals for cleaning frames, carefully read their composition. Both wood and plastic are afraid of exposure to strong acids and solvents.

The best friend of any glass is ammonia. This product not only removes dirt but also gives the glass a special shine. When making a solution for cleaning windows, adhere to the proportion: for one glass of water – one spoonful of ammonia. Pour the solution into a spray bottle and apply it to glass. This method is the most convenient and fastest.

There is no ammonia in the house, but really want to wash the windows? Take white vinegar. Make a solution: one part vinegar to four parts of warm water and pour it into a spray bottle. If you can’t find a spray bottle, simply soak a soft cloth in the solution (choose a cloth that does not leave lint) and wipe the glass. Then rub the glass until it shines with a dry cloth or paper.

Heavily contaminated glass can be washed well with starch gruel. To do this, take dry starch and slightly moisten it with water. Apply the resulting slurry to a sponge and wipe the glass. Remove the remnants of dried starch with a dry soft cloth or crumpled paper.

Cleaning, Washing, And Airing Carpets

Cleaning carpets in the fresh air is laborious and requires a lot of time and effort. Of course, you can use the services of dry cleaning or call the representatives of the carpet cleaning company, and the time that needs to be spent on washing carpets can be used for more enjoyable activities. But it so happens that you have to do your homework on your own, then the summer season is the best time to get rid of the dust that has accumulated on carpets for a long time.

Planning a deep carpet summer cleaning? Then be sure to hang the carpet for at least a few days in the fresh air.

Knowing the type of carpet will help you clean and dry thoroughly in the shade of the trees.

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Summer Deep Cleaning

Any carpet (woolen, synthetic, cotton) can be easily refreshed with such agents as salt, baking soda, and sawdust. Spread the carpet on a flat surface, sprinkle the carpet with one of your chosen products, let it sit for a while, then brush or broom, section by section, thoroughly clean the carpet. After that, hang the carpet on a strong rope and use a special device or stick to knock out the remaining dust.

We at White Glove Cleaner do the wet cleaning using special products or laundry soap. Pour water into a convenient container and dilute the soap until thick foam forms. It’s not recommended to use hot water for cleaning carpets, so the water should just be warm. Apply the foam to the brush and clean the carpet. Then remove the soap suds with a damp (not wet) soft cloth and hang the carpet to dry.

Airing Winter Clothing and Other Things From the Closet

It is recommended to ventilate warm clothes made of wool and fur from time to time. When hanging clothes, make sure they are not exposed to direct sunlight. You should be especially careful with fur products. Under the influence of direct sunlight, the fur can change color and dry out.

Woolen jumpers and sweaters should also be ventilated. Then you will be sure that moths will not be eating them, they will not get damp and will not acquire an unpleasant odor. Unlike heavy winter coats and fur coats, sweaters should not be hung on a hanger or fastened with clothespins to a rope. It is better to throw such products over several ropes so that they do not deform.

After airing, re-fold your clothes and renew your moth repellent. Do this during every seasonal cleaning.

Washing Large Bedding: Pillows, Blankets, Bedspreads.

If necessary, all bedding can be washed at any time of the year, but they all dry long enough, so the best time to wash pillows, blankets, and bedspreads is summer. And do not forget to take out the mattress under the beneficial effects of the sun’s rays. Sunlight is detrimental to the waste products of various insects, and dust mites that live in a mattress, natural pillows, and blankets will die in two days in direct sunlight.

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Summer House Cleaning

During the summer months, pay special attention to pillows and feather beds with natural down-feather filling. Open them and shake out all the contents into a dry container. If you are afraid to wash the filler, put the container in the sun, cover the feathers with a thin cloth so that the breeze does not blow them, and dry thoroughly, periodically shaking the feathers. Wash, dry, and iron the cover, then gently fill it with feathers. Debris and broken feathers will remain at the bottom of the container, try not to mix with clean filler so that the work is not in vain.

Down and feathers can be washed both by hand and in an automatic machine by turning on the “delicate wash” mode. The spin should be completely turned off. Use only liquid, neutral detergent. The feathers should then be dried very well. Wet natural filler will have a very unpleasant odor and can become moldy.

Quilts and pillows with synthetic filling are much easier to wash. If there are no contraindications for washing on the label of the products, they can be washed at a temperature of thirty to forty degrees, using the minimum spin speed.

All bedding can be handed over to the dry cleaner, which has a water-cleaning function. This method of cleaning various products differs in that the process does not involve chemical components, instead only water and biodegradable substances are used. Remember, if you do not want to waste your energy on washing and cleaning, these tasks can always be delegated to professionals.