{"id":21611,"date":"2020-04-08T23:01:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-08T23:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/?guid=9300b1a34dfa2621b1fab13705452b0d"},"modified":"2020-04-27T21:22:58","modified_gmt":"2020-04-27T21:22:58","slug":"top-spring-cleaning-tips-from-the-pros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/top-spring-cleaning-tips-from-the-pros\/","title":{"rendered":"Top spring cleaning tips from the pros"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>(BPT) &#8211; With extra time at home right now, millions of Americans are taking the opportunity to address housekeeping tasks they haven&rsquo;t gotten around to &mdash; from cleaning the mattress to scrubbing the washer and dryer. This is the year to do your best spring cleaning yet.<\/p>\n<p>You likely know the basics of how to get the job done right, but here are some game-changing tips from the pros on how to spruce up every room in your house.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Start with the bedroom<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>While washing your bedding, it&#8217;s a great time to rid your mattress of dust. A perfect tool for the job is a lightweight stick vacuum like the CordZero from LG. Using vibrations, its &ldquo;power punch&rdquo; nozzle attachment knocks dust free from the layers below and swiftly transfers it to the dust bin.<\/li>\n<li>When rotating your closet from winter to summer, your stored clothes likely need a refresh. Instead of washing, run summer clothes through the dryer on a steam refresh cycle and they&rsquo;ll be ready for the season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Take care of your appliances <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure to clean your dryer vent. &ldquo;LG recommends cleaning the vent and hose every 6-12 months depending on how much laundry you do,&rdquo; notes Laura Johnson, an R&#38;D expert at the LG Electronics home appliances lab. &ldquo;This will help keep the dryer in great shape and reduce risk of fire.&rdquo;<\/li>\n<li>Many people don&rsquo;t know it&rsquo;s important to run the tub clean cycle on your washer to get the inside of the machine clean. Johnson recommends running the cycle every 30 washes with a cleaning agent like Affresh and Clorox washing machine cleaners or vinegar and baking soda.<\/li>\n<li>Also take the time to wipe down the outside of the washer and dryer, and the rubber seal or gasket around the door or lid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Use the power of steam to sanitize<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Steam gives an unrivaled clean while also letting you take a break from harsh chemicals.<\/li>\n<li>Johnson suggests using steam cycle settings on your washer and\/or dryer (many LG washing machines even have Sanitize and Allergiene cycles) to deep clean everything from bedding and pillows to bathroom floor mats.<\/li>\n<li>You can also use a steam mop on your floors to get rid of any excess grit and grime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. Don&rsquo;t forget to clean your kids&rsquo; toys<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The dishwasher is getting more use than ever right now, and it can do more than you think! Throw children&rsquo;s dishwasher-friendly toys in to get them clean. If they&#8217;re smaller, be sure to place them in a mesh laundry bag first.<\/li>\n<li>Now is also a good time to run kids&#8217; washing machine&ndash;safe stuffed animals through a wash cycle &mdash; most can be laundered on your washer&rsquo;s delicate cycle, but Johnson advises to always check labels to be sure. Plush toys can be dried on low heat &mdash; or if it&#8217;s sunny and warm, put them outside to dry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5. Give the fabrics in your bathroom some TLC<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When deep cleaning your shower, don&rsquo;t forget your shower curtain. Vinyl, synthetic, cotton and natural fiber shower curtains can be laundered using the &ldquo;waterproof&rdquo; cycle (found on top-load washers) or &ldquo;delicates&rdquo; cycle (found on front-load washers) with mild detergent. If you can&rsquo;t wash it, scrub the liner by hand with a sponge and a solution of 10 parts water to 1 part bleach.<\/li>\n<li>Another hardworking textile in your bathroom is your bath mat. Run it through the washer with a gentle detergent every month for a clean you can feel. When the wash cycle is complete, leave it out to dry overnight and your bathroom will feel better than ever.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img src='http:\/\/www.brandpointcontent.com\/printsite\/ImageWriter.ashx?articleid=36183&#038;memberid=43677' border='0' width='1' height='1' \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(BPT) &#8211; With extra time at home right now, millions of Americans are taking the opportunity to address housekeeping tasks they haven&rsquo;t gotten around to &mdash; from cleaning the mattress to scrubbing the washer and dryer. 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