Five most common spring cleaning mistakes

9honey Living’s The Wash Up: Your 30-day spring cleaning guide is a month-long series aimed at making your annual house clean easier with hacks and expert advice.
It’s almost that time of year again to dust off the cleaning supplies and begin spring cleaning.
Spring cleaning can be a great way to refresh a home before the warmer months when more tedious tasks feel far more difficult in the sweltering summer heat.
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As we ring in a new season, it can be the perfect time to get everything in order and finally tackle those chores we tend to ignore.
It isn’t always easy. There is room for mistakes, so making a clear plan on how to approach these jobs efficiently can optimise your efforts.
Simone Tsigolis, founder of cleaning company Jetlag Remedy, says that rushing through tasks is one of the most common mistakes people make when doing an extensive deep clean like spring cleaning.
“Attempting to complete the cleaning process hastily often results in incomplete or superficial work. Taking the time to thoroughly clean and organise each area is essential for achieving the desired results,” she tells 9honey Living.
To avoid speeding through the process and missing necessary steps, you can always start by assessing what needs to be done.
Creating a comprehensive list of your goals before beginning will increase your chances of achieving them.
And trying to do all your spring cleaning at once often leads to overlooked areas. Taking your time makes for a deeper and more sustainable cleaning process.
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There is little point in deep cleaning all of your belongings if you will declutter them later.
Organising and downsizing clutter is an excellent first step in spring cleaning, as it allows you to start with a clean slate.
“Failing to declutter before cleaning can make the process more challenging. Clutter obstructs cleaning and organisation efforts, so it’s essential to tackle this step first to create a cleaner, more manageable space,” Tsigolis says.
Even though it can seem overwhelming, taking the time to go through and reorganise your space makes for a more efficient cleaning.
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Using the right products is super important if you want to clean your home effectively.
Instead of wasting your time scrubbing away at surfaces with the incorrect cleaning products, use things made for the task you are working on.
To prevent accidental damage, make sure to use cleaning supplies intended for the task.
For example, if you were to use bleach on a stainless steel benchtop, you might end up corroding the surface instead of cleaning it.
To avoid this, check product labels, follow instructions and do patch tests on small, inconspicuous areas before using them on larger surfaces for safe, effective cleaning.
Spring cleaning with water at the wrong temperature, using dirty tools, or using too much cleaning solution can slow down the process and potentially damage your possessions.
Understanding how to complete tasks safely and adequately is critical; using the incorrect technique can have frustrating outcomes.
It is always best to check whether your approach to a chore is correct to safely and effectively reset your home.
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It is easy to rush the spring cleaning process, though sometimes cutting corners can have serious consequences.
Many cleaning solutions shouldn’t be mixed together, and when handling these chemical products, read the safety information.
Taking precautionary measures is never unimportant; for example, make sure a ladder is stable before you climb it to dust a high shelf, or check the water in your mop bucket won’t burn you.
This will safeguard your health and well-being and keep your home and possessions safe from damage.
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