How to Blitz the Big Clean-Up
Published: 02/01/2019
Although some people really do love cleaning, its certainly not for everybody but who doesnt love that fresh as a daisy feeling after youve given the house a big cleaning blitz? Weve got some great tips on how you can storm through the housework to make your home so clean it sparkles
Where do I start?
Before giving your home a good scrub, its always a good idea to get rid of the clutter. Gifts and presents often bring a lot of packaging withthem, and you wont be able to see the wood for the trees until you clear it out. Fill your recyclingbins to get some instant organisation satisfaction! Unfortunately, the tree also has to come down. If youve gone for a real tree this year there are plenty of alternatives to just chucking it out with the rubbish. If your tree has roots, why not plant it in the garden or see if anyone you know has a spot for it in theirs? Its always worth checking with local councils and charities for recycling options, as many charities now happily recycle trees for a small donation to help their cause.
As much as we want to love all the presents we receive over Christmas, unfortunately sometimes a gift iseither just not practical or you already have one. Dont feel you have to hold onto unwanted gifts, as chances are theyll likely just stay hidden collecting dust when there could be someone out there who would truly cherish it. Carry on the season of goodwill by donating any unwanted gifts to charity shops, who will really appreciate anything you dont need.
Get stuck in!
With all the guests gone and the food rapidly disappearing, nows the perfect time to deep-clean your home and get it ready for a fresh new year.
Your oven is likely to have been a little overworked over the festive season, so give it some TLC and treat it to a nice spruce up!We recommend theOven Pride Complete Oven Cleaner 500mlwhich transforms racks and grills back to their shiny best as well as tackling the inside of the oven.
Next, get rid off any ingrained dirt left over from the Christmas festivities with a sponge mop andZoflora fresh home disinfectant. For little spillages and quick cleaning action, stock up on ouranti-bacterial floor wipes theyre just 2.50 for 6 packs and are sure to keep your floors looking fresh.
See off any lingering dust with our range ofmulti-purpose wipes, perfect for quickly dusting off any decorations before storing them away ready for next year. If youre looking for an eco-friendly alternative way to keep worktops clean, pick up oureco multi-surface spray. Finally, dont forget the windows. Restore shine to your windows with ourmicrofibre window cleaning sponge. Absorbent and suitable for both wet cleaning and dry polishing, this cloth is made from non-abrasive microfibre fingers designed to protect your glass and prevent scratching when wiping.
When it comes to stocking up on cleaning essentials, wilko really is a one-stop shop. Check out our great valuesponge scourers,large dish cloths,andrubber glovesof every size so nobody has an excuse to get out of their turn!
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The finishing touches
With the tree and decorations gone, your home suddenly looks much bigger and gives you the unique opportunity to go for a new look.Either rearrange the furniture or put it back to how it was. Try out differentlooks, move the furniture around for a bit of feng shui and hang up new pieces of artwork that youve been gifted over the festive season.
To replace the Christmas tree, how about a newfloorlamp?Itll fill the gap and keep the warm glowof light in the living room.
To instantly injectsome new personality into your walls and keep the Christmas memoriesalive, why not free up some spaceon your phone or camera by printing out your favourite Christmas snaps? Put the best ones inphoto framesto liven up your walls, and keep the rest in analbumyoull love getting out and reminiscing over.
With the cleaning complete and the finishing touches in place, its time to put your feet up and enjoytucking into all the chocolates and naughty treats left over from the Christmas feasting.Go on, force yourself!