I was able to finish up my semi-annual spring cleaning here at our
humble abode. I had started in the living
room and dining room a few weeks ago before moving on to bedrooms and
bathrooms. The laundry room got a good
cleaning too.
Along the way we de-cluttered and made sure we weren't getting
back into old habits of collecting items we didn't need or use. I was very happy to see we have been really
good about staying on top of things. I
sent some stuff out to the recycle bin but I don't have anything to donate or
toss. How about that?
I need to refill that cookie jar |
Spring cleaning the kitchen is always a chore as it sees a lot of
activity. I started on it a couple of
weeks ago taking it in sections washing cabinets, straightening and organizing
drawers and cupboards as I went along.
Saturday, before we headed off to marching band competition, I got
up early determined to get this chore completed. I started by cleaning and re-organizing the
pantry and the freezer on the refrigerator.
Love this pantry! |
I had already done inside and outside of the refrigerator as well
as the walls around it and the floor underneath. I had also done the stove inside and out as
well as around and underneath. Both are
yucky chores. I did the microwave inside
and out last Friday before I went to work.
All clean and organized |
I took a few things out to the recycle bin then came back in and
took everything off of the counters on one side of the kitchen. I scrubbed up the counters, backsplashes and
walls and then did the same thing on the other side. Lastly, I tackled the range hood over the
stove.
I love a working kitchen with clean and shiny surfaces |
I am happy to report my crazy repair to the backsplash behind the
sink is holding up very well. And I have
to say my favorite home improvement project I've done so far this year is
definitely the overhaul of the cabinet under the sink. So much nicer and much, much easier to keep
clean. It has stayed nice and neat ever
since my daughter and I finished that.
I love it under there.
Squeaky clean microwave |
With the kitchen all cleaned up it didn’t take me long to get back
in there and start cooking and baking. Something
about a super clean kitchen just makes it so nice to cook and bake. I get really motivated.
How often do you deep clean the rooms in your house?
I deep clean much less than I should. Now I am feeling inspired. Maybe I should just start at the front door and move in a clockwise motion from there.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good way to do it. Glad I could inspire. :)
DeleteI'm here in this room to clean out the toy box. And guess what? I'm reading you! Have a fun day.... ps..WTG..everything sparkled :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!!! Have fun!
DeleteEverything looks great.. I took, love a clean kitchen..
ReplyDeleteI usually spring clean . Then before the Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays , I clean for decorating.. but this year, I decided to do a fall cleaning[just as I do in the spring]. I am doing the kitchen now..It is the last room.. I have decluttered as I went.. I think this is going to be so much better , than the "just spring cleaning".
Have a great day.
Good for you! Maybe that's why I feel the pull to clean again in the fall. Get ready for the holidays. :)
DeleteTake care!
I only deep clean when we have company coming so that is about 5 times a year! ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is always a good motivator as well!
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