017: Deep Cleaning Tips for Around the House

10/17/24 • 15 min

Deep Cleaning Tips for Around the House

Introduction

Tired of ignoring the grime and dirt lurking in your home? Wish there was a magical solution? While wishing upon a star might not do the trick, deep cleaning can transform your space. Join us as we dive into the nitty-gritty of cleaning those often-overlooked corners, crevices, and hidden dirt. Let's tackle this together and give your home the fresh start it deserves!

Supplies

Before you begin, gather your favorite cleaning supplies or consider making your own. Some essentials include:

Vinegar
Dawn dish soap
Scrub brushes
Microfiber towels
Professional cleaners (optional)

Deep Cleaning Frequency

Choose the cleaning schedule that works best for you:

Quarterly: Clean one room or area each season.
Weekly: Tackle a deep cleaning project each week.
Annual: Perform a thorough spring cleaning once a year.

Room-by-Room Deep Cleaning

Bathroom:
- Remove stains with a baking soda paste.
- Clean your showerhead with vinegar.
- Tackle toilet bowl rings with sandpaper.
- Scrub tile grout with a multi-scrub cream cleanser.
- Clean shower curtains and liners.
- Remove hard water stains from glass shower doors with a bio-clean cleaner and Rain-X.
Kitchen:
- Empty and clean your refrigerator thoroughly.
- Wipe down cabinet fronts and countertops.
- Scrub sinks and faucets.
- Clean your oven and stovetop.
- Don't forget the dishwasher and microwave!
Bedroom:
- Wash bedding, pillows, and mattress pads.
- Freshen your mattress with baking soda.
- Vacuum behind furniture.
Laundry Room:
- Clean your washing machine and dryer.
- Clear the dryer vent.
Living Room/Common Areas:
- Vacuum or clean upholstery and leather furniture.
- Spot clean carpets and hard floors.
- Vacuum walls, baseboards, and ceiling corners.
- Wipe down walls and baseboards.
- Clean light fixtures and ceiling fans.
- Clean windows, screens, and window treatments.

Deep cleaning might seem daunting, but the rewards are worth it. A clean and organized home can improve mental and emotional well-being, reduce stress, and boost mood. Break down the tasks into smaller, manageable steps and make it fun! With a little elbow grease and a positive attitude, you'll be amazed at how refreshed your home will feel.

Links to my favorite cleaning supplies mentioned in this episode:

Cleaning store in Vancouver, WA: https://kleen-way.com/

Tile cleaner: https://www.amazon.com/Multi-Clean-Multi-Scrub-Cream-Cleanser/dp/B0CWMRYD4X

Hard water stain remover: https://tinyurl.com/4msan35n
Scrub Daddy: https://tinyurl.com/sxh2uc76

Leather Cleaner: https://tinyurl.com/3f8jk5k8

Deep Cleaning Tips for Around the House

Introduction

Supplies

Before you begin, gather your favorite cleaning supplies or consider making your own. Some essentials include:

Vinegar
Dawn dish soap
Scrub brushes
Microfiber towels
Professional cleaners (optional)

Deep Cleaning Frequency

Choose the cleaning schedule that works best for you:

Quarterly: Clean one room or area each season.
Weekly: Tackle a deep cleaning project each week.
Annual: Perform a thorough spring cleaning once a year.

Room-by-Room Deep Cleaning

Bathroom:
- Remove stains with a baking soda paste.
- Clean your showerhead with vinegar.
- Tackle toilet bowl rings with sandpaper.
- Scrub tile grout with a multi-scrub cream cleanser.
- Clean shower curtains and liners.
- Remove hard water stains from glass shower doors with a bio-clean cleaner and Rain-X.
Kitchen:
- Empty and clean your refrigerator thoroughly.
- Wipe down cabinet fronts and countertops.
- Scrub sinks and faucets.
- Clean your oven and stovetop.
- Don't forget the dishwasher and microwave!
Bedroom:
- Wash bedding, pillows, and mattress pads.
- Freshen your mattress with baking soda.
- Vacuum behind furniture.
Laundry Room:
- Clean your washing machine and dryer.
- Clear the dryer vent.
Living Room/Common Areas:
- Vacuum or clean upholstery and leather furniture.
- Spot clean carpets and hard floors.
- Vacuum walls, baseboards, and ceiling corners.
- Wipe down walls and baseboards.
- Clean light fixtures and ceiling fans.
- Clean windows, screens, and window treatments.

Links to my favorite cleaning supplies mentioned in this episode:

Cleaning store in Vancouver, WA: https://kleen-way.com/

Tile cleaner: https://www.amazon.com/Multi-Clean-Multi-Scrub-Cream-Cleanser/dp/B0CWMRYD4X

Hard water stain remover: https://tinyurl.com/4msan35n
Scrub Daddy: https://tinyurl.com/sxh2uc76

Leather Cleaner: https://tinyurl.com/3f8jk5k8

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Join Erika Sagert on The Intentional Homeschooler Podcast as she discusses minding your mindset. Our mindset plays a crucial role in determining our successes and our failures. If we believe in our abilities and potential, we will likely take the necessary steps to achieve our goals. Conversely, if we doubt ourselves, we limit our efforts and ultimately fall short of achieving our goals.

Key Points:

A healthy mindset begins with being thankful.
- Keep a thankful list. It will shift your perspective.
Mind your mindset by challenging how you interpret your narrative.
- Challenge the narratives in your life. Are they helpful, are they true, are they kind?
Challenge the “soundtracks” you play repeatedly in your head. Are they helpful or harmful?
- You can change your thinking patterns by the “soundtracks” that you listen to.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- “One Thousand Gifts” by Ann Voskamp:
  - https://tinyurl.com/yyv39r6f
- “Mind Your Mindset” by Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller
  - https://tinyurl.com/mr228k2w
- “Soundtracks” by Jon Acuff:
  - https://tinyurl.com/228xphrs

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Key Points:

The Stigma: Many homeschooling parents are hesitant to acknowledge learning disabilities due to fear of judgment and the belief that they're failing as educators.
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- Dyscalculia
- Dysgraphia
- ADHD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Sensory Processing Disorder
Overcoming the Fear: Encouraging parents to seek professional help and support without fear of judgment.
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