Spring cleaning: Ten tips on how to prepare your apartment for Easter

From top to bottom: Be systematic when spring cleaning and always work from top to bottom. This will prevent surfaces that you have already cleaned from becoming dirty again. First the cobwebs are removed from the ceiling, then the surfaces are cleaned and finally the floor is cleaned. When mopping, proceed in a similar way: work your way from the end of a room towards the door.

Start with the rooms that aren't used that much. Only at the end do you turn to the high-traffic rooms such as the kitchen, bathroom or living room. This way you avoid carrying dirt into rooms that have already been cleaned.

Use different cleaning rags for different rooms. In any case, there should be a separate rag for the toilet. If you want, you can also establish a long-term cleaning cloth system. Assign a cloth color

to each cleaning area . For example, red for surfaces, green for floors and yellow for the toilet.

Curtains are cleaned far too rarely. Both dust and all kinds of odors collect in it. Remove all curtains and put them in the washing machine.

recommends washing the curtains on a gentle cycle at 30 or 40 degrees.

The situation is similar with carpets. These should be vacuumed first. After vacuuming, you can take it out into the fresh air and shake it out. Only bring them back into the apartment after you have mopped the floors.

The advantage of a large-scale cleaning campaign is that you can also address areas in the apartment that are neglected during regular house cleaning. For example, when was the last time you changed your toilet brush? Germs and bacteria collect there over time.

recommends changing the toilet brush every six months.

Cleaning the radiator is difficult. Some places are difficult or impossible to get to. According to

you can simply remove dust from the inside of the heater with a hairdryer. By laying a wet cloth on the floor beforehand, the dust can be easily removed afterwards.

Dust also quickly collects on blinds. Here too, cleaning is complex. After all, you don’t want to bend the blinds. Swr.de

's tip

Wrap microfiber cloths around the jaws of grill tongs and secure them with rubber bands. You can then carefully run the pliers along the blinds and clean the front and back at the same time.

Don't forget the furniture during your spring cleaning. When the Easter visit comes, you should feel comfortable on the chairs and at the table. Also wipe down the legs and underside of the furniture. Wooden furniture can be additionally polished.

The kitchen probably has the most cleaning to do. Most of the equipment there is used daily but rarely cleaned. In the kitchen, it's often just a matter of cleaning surfaces. So take the time to clean your kitchen appliances. This includes the oven, microwave and coffee machine. You can also defrost and clean the freezer at regular intervals. The kettle should be descaled with a vinegar mixture.