Hello our Clean Freak Family! Happy Tuesday!

We think we can finally call it… Spring Cleaning has officially arrived!

It has been a long Winter here in the Midwest so for some of us it may feel like we have been hibernating for months and we are finally ready to step out into the sunlight again! As fellow Clean Freaks, Spring Cleaning is the BEST time of year!

So to help everyone get started and stay motivated we started our web series, “Spring Cleaning Spree 2023!”

We will be sharing 30 spring cleaning videos over 30 days. Our goal is to help make your spring cleaning process a little bit easier, and by the end of the 30 days, your home will be fresh and clean.

So put on your favorite tunes, jump in your comfiest cleaning clothes and let’s do this!

Sometimes the best way to start a big project and stay motivated is to break things down into smaller, more manageable pieces. If you can’t do everything on our list, no need to worry! Do the best you can! Even doing a couple of these projects will help your home be ready for Spring!

So let the Spring Cleaning fun begin!

Day 1 Clean the Microwave and Toaster

Time 30-40 minutes

Cleaning the Microwave:

Start by mixing a cup of water and a cup of white vinegar and add some fresh lemons

Microwave the mixture for about 5 minutes

While that is running mix up some warm water and Dawn dish soap

Once the microwave cycle is completed - start gently scrubbing and cleaning the inside of the microwave - Use a damp microfiber towel for washing and scrubbing and then follow with a dry microfiber towel to dry the damp areas as you buff and shine.

Finish by cleaning the spinning tray- And you are Done!

Cleaning the Toaster:

Very Important… Unplug the Toaster before cleaning!

Remove the ‘crumb drawer’ and clean

Then shake the entire toaster upside down over a lined garbage can

You can also use a little brush to remove any remaining crumbs

Next give the exterior a scrub and clean with the same mixture we used in the microwave. Caution: Be careful not to get the inside wet

Finally dry, buff and shine with a microfiber towel.

See these steps in action HERE

Day 2 Clean the Kitchen Cabinets

Time 3 Hours (You may want to consider doing this over several days)

To begin:

It’s up to you if you want to remove everything or just spot clean the inside.

Either way start by dusting and vacuuming

Next mix up a solution of about 1 gallon of warm water and a teaspoon of Dawn or dish soap

Next use a 3 towel system:

The first microfiber towel is dipped in the cleaning solution to clean The second is a damp water only microfiber towel to rinse The third is a dry microfiber towel to dry and buff

For areas that are sticky and greasy consider using a non-scratch scrub sponge

When cleaning drawers we like to use a plastic container, put everything in that drawer in the container. Clean the drawers following the steps above and then put everything back.

Move to the next drawer. This is also a great opportunity to see what items you don’t use anymore and set aside any item you would like to donate or dispose of.

See these steps in action HERE

Day 3 Cleaning and Organizing Under the Kitchen Sink

Time 30-40 minutes

To start clear everything out and give the area a quick vacuum

Next mix up a solution of about 1 gallon of warm water and a teaspoon of Dawn or dish soap

Next use a 3 towel system from Day 2 (above)

For areas that are sticky and greasy consider using a non-scratch scrub sponge

This is a great opportunity to organize your supplies under the sink.

Ask yourself: Have I used this product in the last month?

If the answer is Yes, leave it under the sink. If the answer is no, consider removing the item.

Under the sink is also a great place to keep a simple Cleaning Caddy for quick access to your cleaning supplies.

See these steps in action HERE

Day 4 Clean the Dishwasher

Time 15 Minutes

Start with and empty dishwasher, remove the filter and give the filter a quick wash in the sink

(Older dishwashers may not have a filter)

Place the dishwasher filter in a bucket of warm water, 1 cup of vinegar and a teaspoon of dish soap and let it soak.

Next grab a dishwasher cleaning pod, place it in the soap container and run the clean cycle.

Once the clean cycle is finished, rinse the filter and return it back in place inside.

Finish by wiping down the outside with a Stainless Steel Cleaner (If you have a stainless steel appliance) Otherwise use a damp microfiber cloth.

Finally, dry and buff with a microfiber cloth.

See these steps in action HERE

Day 5 Deep Clean the Refrigerator

Time 2 Hours

To begin remove all the food and place the items in a cooler

Next remove the shelves and drawers. Caution: Allow them to come to room temperature before cleaning. The temperature variance can cause the glass to crack or shatter if they are cold and you use warm water to clean them.

After they are room temperature, place the shelves and drawers into a large utility sink or bathtub.

Soak them in warm water with a mixture of vinegar and dish soap.

Next mix a cup of vinegar and a teaspoon of dish soap in a bucket of warm water.

Then gently scrub and clean the interior of the refrigerator with a non-scratch scrub sponge or microfiber towel.

Once the shelves and drawers have soaked for about half an hour, gently scrub, rinse and dry with a microfiber towel.

Finally put the shelves and drawers back into the refrigerator and return the food items from the cooler.

Next, do the same process above with the Freezer.

Once the inside of the refrigerator is completed, pull out the refrigerator and wipe down the sides and top.

Vacuum the dust and debris that has accumulated under the refrigerator and give the floor underneath a quick clean.

If you have a stainless steel refrigerator front consider using Bar Keeper’s Friend More Spray for any hard water build up.

Rinse with a damp towel and then buff dry with a dry microfiber towel

To finish, remove the vent cover in the front of the refrigerator and vacuum thoroughly.

See these steps in action HERE

Day 6 Clean the Oven

Time 2-3 Hours

Start by gently removing the knobs and soaking them in warm, soapy water.

Remove the oven racks and place them in a large utility sink or bathtub.

Throw in a dishwashing pod and allow them to soak in warm water.

Next, vacuum the inside of the oven to remove any large debris

Next, using a mixture of 1 cup vinegar, 1 cup water and a teaspoon of dish soap.

Spray down the interior of the oven and let sit.

For the glass cook top we like to use Dawn Power Wash, wipe with a damp towel to rinse then buff and dry with a dry microfiber cloth.

If you have stubborn, baked on film we like to use Bar Keeper’s Friend Cooktop Cleaner.

Scrub that in using a non-scratch scrub sponge. Then rinse with a damp towel and buff dry with a dry microfiber towel. (Repeat if necessary)

Next pull out the oven. Wipe down the oven sides and inner counter sides.

Vacuum the dust and debris that has accumulated under the oven and give the floor underneath a quick clean.

After you return the oven to its place, scrub down the interior of the oven with some degreaser and non-scratch scrub sponge. Rinse with a damp towel and buff dry with a microfiber towel.

Finally, scrub and dry the racks and return them inside the oven.

See these steps in action HERE

If you think your oven needs a little more Spring Cleaning TLC check out our video HERE

Day 7 Deep Clean the Kitchen Sink and Countertops

Time 20-25 Minutes

Start by cleaning the garbage disposal with a special garbage cleaning disposal cleaning pod.

We like to use Lemi Shine Disposal Cleaner.

For cleaning the sink we like to use Bar Keeper’s Friend Soft Cleanser and a Scrub Mommy

Give the entire sink a good scrub

Next rinse the sink with warm water and buff dry with a dry microfiber towel.

For quartz countertops, start by removing items and dust the surface.

We like to spray quartz countertops with a 50 percent water and 50 percent isopropyl alcohol solution.

Next rinse with a damp cloth and buff dry with a dry microfiber towel.

See these steps in action HERE

There you have it! 7 Days of Spring Cleaning!

In the next Clean Freak Weekly we are going to tackle the Bathroom.

If you are wondering where to find the products we like to use, we put together a full list for you on Amazon.

Amazon Cleaning Supply List: Click HERE to check it out!

Thanks so much for joining us, see you next week!

💚 Brandon and James

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