Thinking Ahead to Spring Cleaning
After you've been cooped up all winter-long in your home, you can start to go a little stir crazy. Think ahead and start planning your spring cleaning this year. It's a good way to get rid of items you no longer need and freshen up your decor without completely redecorating your living room.
During the end of winter, you can start collecting the clutter from the tops of tables, shelves that are holding more than their fair share and other places where we tend to "just set things down". Put the items aside and you'll already see a cleaner and more organized living area.
Next, make a note to take any rugs you have in the room out and give them a thorough cleaning. Even if you vacuum every single day, your area rugs will be in need of cleaning at least once a year. You don't have to get your area rug dry cleaned every single year. When the weather warms up, hang it over a sturdy railing and then gently but with a firm hand, use a tennis racket (or rug beater if you're lucky enough to own one) and beat the dust and dirt out of your rug. Then use a vaccum upholstery attachment and give your rug a good and thorough going over. Address any spots afterwards, you don't want to attemp spot removal on a dusty, dirty area rug as any place you make moist will turn into a dirty mess. Get as much dirt as you can out of your rug, then get the spots out. If your
area rugs are looking worn, go ahead and replace them.
Add a few new pillows around your room for spring. Start shopping now and bring in a bright color to lighten the mood and make your room feel new. Use these tips to make your living room feel bright and spring fresh.
posted by Allure Furniture Designs