Spring is around the corner: How to get your home ready
This has been a tough year for all of us. But luckily, there is nothing a beautifully clean and neat home cannot fix. And with spring around the corner, it is the ideal time of year to make improvements to revitalise your home and lift your mood.
So, as we move into warmer months and to Level 2 of the lockdown, it’s finally time to restore some order.
Get your home spring-ready
Doing a proper deep clean of your home goes beyond dusting and vacuuming and may require you to buy a few extra tools and cleaning supplies. Unfortunately, this year has been tough on South Africans’ pockets, so it is wise to try discount stores such as PEP. PEP Stores specialises in affordable clothing for the whole family, but they also have a large homeware and lifestyle department. Looking at the current PEP Stores specials, they have brooms and mops starting at R18.99 and Sunlight soap bars at just R5.99. If you’re serious about spring cleaning your home, get shopping at PEP.
Once you’re geared with the right tools, follow these steps to get your home looking sparkling clean and fresh:
Repair and wash windows
Cracks and gaps in windows can let water and pests inside. When the caulking is wet, it can lead to easy wear and tear of your windows and walls. Therefore, it is advisable to replace any old caulking and to fix wood trimmings and sills.
Lift the carpets
Unfortunately, many people don’t lift and air out their carpets often enough. Carpets that aren’t cleaned often, provide the perfect breeding ground for harmful bacteria. If you cannot deep clean your carpets with soap and water, it is advisable to hang carpets out at least twice a month.
Restore doors
Give your doors a new look by polishing the hinges and knobs and giving it a new coating of paint. It’s also a great idea to get a new welcome mat that will give the entrance to your home a brand-new, inviting look.
Rearrange your cupboards
With warmer months approaching, it is time to say goodbye to those thick jerseys and jackets, and take out cooler pieces. The best way to do this is to invest in some durable clothing bags that can zip closed. This way, you can pack away your winter clothes safely and neatly at the top of your cupboard or anywhere else you have space.
Add some greenery
Spring is the month of new life. And what better way to celebrate that than to buy a few new plants for the home. There are different types of plants for indoor and outdoor use, so if you’re looking to add some greenery in your living room, be sure to check that they will grow inside.
Clean the corners
The corners of your home are typically where dust will gather first. A small scoop and brush are ideal to clean small and tight spaces of dirt and cobwebs.
Invest in storage
One of the best things you can do for your home is to invest in good quality storage solutions. There are many options available, so you have to first evaluate what you want to store, before buying. For books, hardware and tools, storage containers from Addis or Big Jim will work well. For items you use more often, shelving is a good choice.
Consider new home interiors
If you have a bit extra to spend, investing in fresh curtains and bedding is an excellent idea. Adding bright new colours to your home will instantly add a lighter atmosphere and lift the moods. There are plenty of ways to organise your home. The important part is to ensure you and your family live in a healthy environment. Maintaining a healthy home can help to prevent many health-related issues and create a brighter, lighter atmosphere for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Set out a day or a weekend in the coming weeks and start turning your house into a spring-ready home.
