I'm running this blog from yesteryear, as spring cleaning is upon us. We cleaned our first floor windows last week while the girls were on spring break. It only took us about 20 minutes!
We paired up - one inside and one outside, so one could see the other's streaks or missed spots. Even though the windows didn't seem all that dirty, it was amazing how it brightened the rooms!
Spring Cleaning the Walls and Windows
Not my favorite chore by a long shot!! Each week in the spring and summer that we have girls, we try to think of a cleaning or yard chore we can do for about an hour. It's nice to have help and it teaches them how to manage a home at the same time. So if you have kids, let them enjoy this home management instruction - I'm sure they will be forever grateful! :)
We're going to start a room at a time and clean the windows and walls. I use Mr. Clean Magic Sponges to clean the walls. All you need is a sponge and a container of water. I bought a bunch of dishpans which we use for this chore, spa day pedicures, and other various uses. We do clean them out between activities!
So everyone has their own sponge and dishpan. All you do is wipe down the walls and rinse out the sponge. You don't have to rinse the walls afterwards. I don't know what Mr. Clean did to his sponge, but it IS magic!
While we have the furniture moved out, we may as well wash the windows at the same time. I'm not a big proponent of newspapers and vinegar as so many are - don't like having my hands and other things turn black! Just window cleaner and paper towels.
While the furniture is moved out, my husband usually gets motivated to vacuum those spots we don't often see. Bless him!
As you know, cleaning is one of my least favorite chores, but I sure enjoy the rewards of a clean house! And I can stand anything for an hour - so can our girls. :)
How do you manage spring cleaning?
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