Spring Clean the Lowly Places

Now that spring is in full swing and it’s spring cleaning time, why not consider out-of-sight places in your home?   When cleaning, attack these often overlooked places: Above and Below the Appliances When's the last time you looked underneath your fridge and stove, or washer and dryer? Who knows what has gathered underneath them or how much dust is on the refrigerator? Are your appliances due to be pulled out, wiped down, and around? Plus, don't forget to clean out the dryer exhaust. Accumulating lint can be a fire hazard. Inside the Dishwasher You put your dirty dishes inside and run them through dishwasher cleaning cycle, but are your dishes coming out as clean as they once did? If they aren’t, it could be because your dishwasher needs a proper cleaning of its own. Over time the dishwasher gains a buildup of soap scum and food debris. See tips on how to clean your dishwasher.  The Couch Hiding Places People often clean the surface of the couch. They even clean and fluff up the cushions, but what about the hiding places of your sofa? Down between the arm and bench, along the back and underneath the couch - those out-of-sight places - often slip by the cleaning process. Pull your couch out, even tilt it up and allow your vacuum to suck up dust, hair, and dander that hides in those places.  You may even get to feed the piggy bank a few coins found along the way. The Vacuum Cleaner   Once the house is spring fresh, turn to the vacuum cleaner. Whether your vacuum traps dirt in a container you empty or a throwaway bag, it can get pretty dusty. It's a good time to thoroughly clean the vacuum. Open up accessible areas, then pull or trim away hairs and threads wrapped around the roller bar, and wipe down all exposed areas with a damp rag. Plus, where possible, clean the filter with warm water or replace filters that cannot withstand exposure to water. Clean or new filters will improve the airflow of your vacuum and increase suction power. Allow the pieces to completely dry before reassembly and it's ready to go again!              Your Flooring Consultant for Life,                    Matt Capell                    President of Capell Flooring and Interiors P.S.  End the headache of shopping for new floors with our FREE Design Audit!™  The Design Audit™ is a diagnostic tool that allows my expert floor consultants help you choose the right floor for your decorating taste and lifestyle.  They’ll walk you through a series of questions that will help narrow down the thousands of options to the two or three that exactly match your unique situation.  They’ll also give you a written, customized “maintenance” plan with their professional recommendations for getting the longest life and beauty out of your floor.  Call or visit us today for your FREE Design Audit!™