When I finally get into the whole spring cleaning thing, I am going to tackle the world. I have these lofty ideas I am finally going to conquer that basement storage area. When in all reality, I am lucky if I win the battle against the junk drawer.
With the medicine cabinet and toys taken care of, on to the heavy cleaning. More power to you for tackling that crammed closet.
- Remember to keep the walk ways and stairs clear from the clutter. Carry the boxes so you can see over it, but not too heavy. Keep a hand free to hold onto the railings when doing the stairs.
- I am a huge fan for that fresh-cleaned smell. Never mix cleaning solutions. Check the hazards on the labels. Follow the safety recommendations which mean wearing gloves or a mask. Make sure the rooms you are cleaning have good ventilation so the fumes do not become over powering. Keep the chemicals out of reach from children and pets. Never use gasoline for cleaning. Keep it for the cars!
- The smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors should be placed on the list as well. If you did not change the batteries on day light saving, this would be the time to do so. You should test the detectors once a month. It is simple enough to do.
- Now, the outside hurdles. If you need to use a ladder, check the condition of the rungs. Make sure the rungs and your shoes are dry before climbing up. Place the feet of the ladder on a dry level surface. Stand at or below the highest safe standing level on the ladder. When using an extension ladder, keep both feet and one hand in constant contact with the ladder. Also, remember to keep your body centered at all times. Do not lean over the side; this can cause the ladder to shift and you to fall.
- Once you are done with all the cleaning, it is time to clean up the clean-up supplies. Remember to empty the buckets and turn them upside down. A five-gallon bucket with even a small amount of water can be deadly for children to drown in. Lock up the cleaning supplies, or place them out of reach. They can also be lethal for children and pets.
I wonder how I can get my dogs to help clean?
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