First, strip the bedding, including the mattress pad. Wash the bedding and the pillows. Pillows only need to be washed every few months, but they do collect dust and pollen so they shouldn’t be ignored.
Next, empty and sort dresser drawers and get rid of any clothes that don’t fit or you no longer wear. Remove all items from the dresser and dust it from top to bottom. Don’t forget to dust and clean lights and fans, you’ll be surprised how much dust they collect.
Finally, clean the windows, and dust the blinds. Put all of your clothes back into the dresser and organize the closet into types of clothing: pants/bottoms, dresses, tops etc. Save vacuuming for last, so you can suck up all the dust that has settled on the floors. And if you don’t have carpet then wash your floors. To prevent dust from aggravating your allergies follow these tips.
Touch up any scuffs and marks on the wall with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Remove any mirrors, artwork and photos from the wall to dust and clean the pieces.
To clean the microwave, place a microwave safe glass with one cup of water, a sliced lemon and a couple tablespoons of vinegar inside. Run it for a couple minutes and let cool. The stuck on grime should easily wipe away.
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