You have thought of washing the windows and drawers of drawers.But we bet you forgot other things.
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- Meret Steiger
There are different theories concerning the origin of the great spring cleaning.One of them wants this tradition to come from the Romans, who cleaned their habitats from top to bottom before the arrival of spring.It is also from the Latin verb "februare" meaning "purify" that the term "februa" comes, name given to the great festival of purification.
Today, we no longer do the cleaning of spring in February and it is no longer a question of getting rid of the soot of winter, but the custom remains very widespread.According to some polls, almost 80% of the Swiss say they do in France in the spring.
It's not just a matter of cleanliness.Psychological factors are also taken into account.Because we want to draw a line on the greyness of winter and clean helps to leave what is old behind you.In addition, making storage and sorting has a soothing effect on most people and allows you to feel much lighter afterwards.
Whether you have already done your spring cleaning or you plan to do it in the coming days, we bet that you forgot something.Here is a compilation of the seven things that tend to go through the hatch.
You obviously clean the windows and probably also the window frames.It's great, because it allows you to see right again.But do you know what you have probably forgotten?Your blinds and curtains!The blinds are constantly exposed to bad weather and are generally covered with pollen, especially in the spring.Take the time to wipe each strip well.
Your curtains also retain a lot of things: not only dust, but also pollens that come from outside and the smells of your accommodation.This is why you have to wash your curtains.If they are white and covered with a gray veil, you can add a little baking soda in the washing cycle.To dry them, just hang them directly at the exit of the washing machine.This will avoid the formation of false folds.
Do you wash (hopefully) regularly your bedding and also from time to time covers and pillows?It is very good!But what we often forget is the mattress itself, in which there can be up to 1.5 million mites, even when we respect strict hygiene rules.Passing the on it can therefore not hurt and you should wash any covers according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Avoid excess humidity generated in particular by steam cleaners, which prevents the mattress from drying properly and leads to the formation of mold and unpleasant odors.To clean your mattress, you can sprinkle it with baking soda that you will leave for a few hours before vacuuming.Aseptic and antifungal, baking soda neutralizes bacteria and bad odors.
The remote control is undoubtedly one of the dirty objects of the house.No wonder that knowing that she is constantly manipulated, often with dirty fingers, and by several people.Beurk!This is why it is necessary to clean the remote control with a mixture of water and white vinegar.This will allow you to remove the biggest dirt using a cloth.For more difficult to access places, you can use cotton swabs.
We tend to forget these two devices, precisely because we use them to wash.Light, leftover food, hair and dirt accumulate there.If these residues are not removed from time to time, this can plug the drain hose and hinder the proper functioning of the device.More recent models are often equipped with a self -cleaning washing cycle, but for older devices, it is necessary to comply with the manufacturer's instructions.Please note: often considered a practical tip, vinegar risks, in the long run, to damage the pipes of the machine.
The problem here is similar to that of the remote control: we are constantly affecting switches as well as door handles, most of the time with dirty hands.At least their cleaning is simple and easy: just a mixture of water and vinegar to eliminate germs.
No, it is not enough to water your plants just before they perish and ignore them the rest of the time.It is through the leaves that plants breathe and absorb light: the more dusty these, the more difficult this process becomes.Wiping the leaves of your green plants using a damp cloth is a bit like a refreshing shower for you.To eliminate not only dust, but also possible parasites, it is absolutely necessary to wipe the underside of the leaves, with the exception of plants whose leaves are hairy or waxy.
You may not have forgotten, but just reluctant to do it because it is tedious.And for good reason, old radiators are particularly difficult to clean, because access between grooves is difficult.Here is a little tip: put a damp cloth on the ground and blow from above in the grooves using a hair dryer.Thus, a large part of the dust will be deposited on the damp cloth and will remain hung there.
