READY, SET, SPRING!

Spring cleaning is essential after a long cold winter as Canadians. As the seasons change, its a good way to thoroughly clean, purge and start fresh. It’s a good way to annually or semi-annually deep clean and tackle all areas of the home making it good house keeping and a healthy home. Spring brings on change, for the good!

* Fun fact: Persian New Year always falls on the first day of spring. Iranians believe the house should be thoroughly cleaned top to bottom to start the new season on a fresh slate. 

BEST PRACTICES

• Declutter
  
• Sanitize and disinfect surfaces
• Vacuuming under large pieces of furniture 
  
• Steam carpets
• Cleaning baseboards
  
• Dusting light fixtures
• Disinfecting door handles and light switches 
• Clean out all your closets
• Clean out your kids toys and disinfect
• Testing batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
• Clean out dryer vents
• Clean out cupboards and drawers in all rooms of the house
• Disinfecting the oven, microwave and coffee machine
• Cleaning out the garage
• Cleaning exterior windows
• Clean out gutters 
• Caulk and repair exterior
• Prep your backyard and wash down patio furniture 

* Cleaning is the act of ‘removing’ germs with soap.

* Disinfecting is the act of ‘killing’ germs with proper/safe chemicals.

Click this link for the printable checklist, listed room by room.

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In our new age way of living, most of us are trying to live healthier lives and that includes changing the way we eat and the products we use in our homes. We’ve all become more environmentally conscience and try to use more natural cleaning products for overall good health. Many common household cleaners that we were so used to buying over the years are actually toxic and have harmful ingredients like ammonia and bleach. Some products even release dangerous chemicals that can actually cause health problems including cancers. Switching to more natural and common house hold products can save money all while making your home healthy, clean and environmentally friendly.

NATURAL CLEANING PRODUCTS 

• Lemons
  
• Orange 
• Rosemary
• Lemongrass oil
• Tea-tree oil
• Lavender oil (for clean scent)
• Olive oil (for wood finishes)
• White vinegar
• Rubbing alcohol
• Baking soda

Spring is also a good time to put houses on the market. According to national data, it reports spring, specifically the beginning of May, maximizes price and minimizes the time on the market making it the best time to sell. Spring has the most advantage of attracting potential buyers. Weather conditions have alot to do with it as well as Canadians - there’s a dramatic decline during colder months. The nicer weather during spring offers beautiful colours in bloom and curb appeal to attract buyers in. More people are more inclined to spend after they have paid off their holiday debt from prior months. Another reason for families with kids is timing it towards the end of a school year so there is less stress on closing escrow closer to summer and less stress on the family during the move.

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Published By Cristina

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