Why cleaning sets you free
A thoughtful spring clean has far-reaching benefits. It makes everyday life easier, creates space for new things and makes you feel good. Studies show that a clean environment improves concentration and reduces stress. The process of tidying and cleaning can even have a meditative effect as it provides clear results and increases control over your own home.
The perfect time
Spring cleaning doesn't have to take place on a single day. It makes much more sense to spread it out over several days or weeks. The best time is often on sunny spring days when daylight makes the dirty areas visible. Alternatively, individual tasks can be flexibly integrated into the daily routine to avoid things getting too messy.
Efficiency through structure
An organised process ensures efficiency and prevents frustration. It's a good idea to start by making a list of the areas that need to be cleaned and the tasks that need to be performed. From this, you can then define an order of priority from the biggest tasks to the smaller ones to make visible progress.
Step by step
A systematic approach makes it easier to maintain an overview. The top-down principle is effective: ceiling lights and shelves first, then windows and surfaces, and finally floors. And it's also important to work room by room instead of tackling several areas at once.
Reduce clutter
An important part of spring cleaning is to declutter. Unused items, clothes or clutter from cupboards take up unnecessary space and can be given away, recycled or thrown away. Clear rules are beneficial here: anything that hasn't been used in a year no longer has a place in everyday life.
Spring cleaning checklist
Simply go through the following checklist from top to bottom and write a shopping list for your spring cleaning. And then, of course, head to ScandiPark where you'll find the products you need.
Tidy up and clear out
- Swap winter things for summer things
- Clean out cupboards and shelves, remove mould and wipe with a damp cloth
Textiles and furniture
- Clean curtains and drapes
- Clean and air mattresses and bed linen
- Clean covers and cushions on sofas and chairs
- Thoroughly wipe down all sides of cupboards
- Wipe tables and chairs
- Clean and care for balcony and garden furniture (reassemble if necessary)
Kitchen and bathroom
- Thoroughly clean the entire kitchen
- Defrost and wipe down fridge and freezer
- Descale kitchen appliances
- Clean drains and descale taps and shower heads
- Clean tiles and mirrors thoroughly
- Clean bathtub, sink and toilet bowl
General cleaning
- Remove cobwebs from ceilings and walls
- Clean lamps
- Thoroughly clean radiators (fireplace if applicable)
- Clean windows, frames and window sills
- Clean doors, door frames and door handles
- Carefully wipe electrical sockets
- Dust decorative items, replace or discard if necessary
- Thoroughly clean all floors and carpets
The best cleaning equipment
The right cleaning and care products are essential for successful spring cleaning. At ScandiPark in Handewitt, right next to the A7/E45 motorway, there is a wide range of quality products to make cleaning easier. These include detergents, washing powders, dishwasher tabs, dishwasher care products, toilet cleaners and fabric fresheners. You can also fill your shopping basket from home with our Click & Collect service and then pick up the items in our store.
