Abby Maddy Inspired: {Spring Cleaning- tips and tricks}

So, I told you about a month ago how I was itching to break out the apron and gloves and get my clean on… and well, a few weeks ago over a four day weekend, I did just that. For three. days. straight. I cleaned windows, I cleaned blinds, I cleaned bathrooms and bedrooms and every room in the house, I cleaned carpets and rugs and anything that would sit still long enough. Room by room, inch by inch I laid hands on every surface of our house.

Source: abbymaddyinspired.com via Stefanie on Pinterest

It was downright therapeutic.

But before I cleaned, I prepped. I made lists {14 pages to be exact} for every room in our house. On my list was a “To clean” section and a “To Do” section where I listed repairs, replacements etc…Then as I cleaned, I was able to check my list to make sure I didn’t leave anything out. I also added to my original list as I found things that needed to be done. I typed up my lists and housed everything in a cute little notebook that I can pull out whenever I clean. I’ll share those lists with you later this week.

I also spent a good bit of time reading through household hints and tips that I’ve been pinning on Pinterest for months {you can follow me here} I found some really amazing new uses for old products, as well as some great step by step tutorials for cleaning things that normally help you clean- like the dishwasher.

Here are some of my fave’s.

How to clean your iron. {A must for anyone who sews}