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Bedrooms
Restore bedrooms to sanctuLiving
room
You'll relax better in this room once
the dust has been banished.
Vacuum and mop. Run the vacuum
everywhere, even moving furniture
to clean underneath. Shake area rugs
outside. Mop floors using an appropriate
cleaning solution.
Dust and polish. Use a microfiber
cloth to dust all surfaces (tchotchkes
and picture frames, too). For wooden
furniture, use a wood-friendly product
to make it shine. Don't forget
about your electronics. " Use a microfiber
cloth with plain water or a small
amount of cleaning solution and
wipe the television and remote controls, "
says Varney.
Flip couch cushions. Or, at the very
least, lift them up to vacuum underneath,
and clean the cushions themselves.
" Put the tip of the vacuum
directly on the fabric and suck the
filth away, " Navas says.
ary status by ridding them of
clutter, dust, and dirt.
Wash the bedding. Throw
sheets and blankets in the
washing machine. Many pillows
can also be washed;
check their tags to make sure.
Flip the mattress. Is it singlesided?
Turn it from end to end.
Outside
Clean indoors and out. Think
beyond the doorstep. " The
exterior of the home is often forgotten, "
notes Varney. Maybe
that's because many outside
tasks require expert help.
Home maintenance services
such as AAA House Manager
offer power washing, deck
cleaning and staining, gutter
cleaning, wood rot repair, window
weatherstripping replacement,
and more.
Dust and vacuum. Experts
recommend a microfiber
cloth for dusting. " This will
trap dust, rather than just
push it around, " says Varney.
Wipe away the dust from
the entire bed frame and all
bedroom furniture. Finish
by vacuuming, especially
underneath the bed and any
other large furniture.
-madeleine burry
Leave cleaning the exterior of your home
to the pros at AAA House Manager (AAA
.com/housemanager), whose services
include gutter cleaning and power washing.
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