6 Spaces Experts Say You Shouldn't Skip During Spring Cleaning

If you're in the process of making your big spring cleaning to-do list, you'll want to be sure that the following six spaces are accounted for in the process, experts say. There are often many forgotten parts of the home that definitely should be tackled to ensure that your space looks as sparkly clean as possible.

Walls, Door Frames, and Baseboards

While you're making a point to clean the floors in your home, walls deserve a little love as well and are often forgotten about, Danielle Moore, the founder of the cleaning company A Little Moore Clean, says. Moore explains that wiping down these spots will help to eliminate the buildup of dirt, mold, dust, and bacteria.

Keep in mind that the approach you take will vary slightly depending on the paint finish you've used on the walls, however. Moore says that walls coated in glossy or semi-gloss paint can be cleaned using a microfiber rag along with some hot water and dish soap, while walls that have an eggshell or flat finish should be dry dusted.

Vents

Moore notices that vents are often neglected within the home as well, which poses an issue given that clogged vents will reduce airflow within a house. However, the cleaning process is simple.

All you'll need to do is rub the grooves of the vent using a microfiber cloth, a long duster, or a dryer sheet, which will truly make all the difference.

Small Spaces

According to Jeffrey Phillip, an interior designer and professional organizer, no space is too small for spring cleaning. He recommends taking some time to go through medicine cabinets, junk drawers, bedside table drawers, and the like.

"These areas can often be overlooked since spring cleaning highlights big, all-day projects," Phillip says. "However, small spaces can be more manageable to work on—they can be easier to fit in your schedule and their small size can help prevent you from feeling overwhelmed."

Plus, Phillip adds, taking on smaller clean outs may motivate you to move on to larger projects such as the closet, garage, pantry, and more.

Kitchen Cabinets

You won't just want to organize your kitchen cabinets as part of your spring cleaning ritual; you will want to give them a good deep clean as well, Steve Evans, the owner of Memphis Maids, says.

He suggests cleaning both the inside and outside of the cabinets using a sponge that has been slightly dampened with soapy water and then wiping them dry. You may also wish to vacuum the inside of your cabinets (and drawers) to get rid of any dust present, Evans says. He recommends using a handheld vacuum for the job.

Makeup Collections

Many people forget to sort through their collection of makeup to take stock of empty or expired products, but this is a great task to take on as part of your spring cleaning ritual.

"Springtime is when I typically buy my summer shades of concealer and tinted moisturizer, so getting rid of the old and refreshing expired with new," Stephanie Treantos, a professional organizer and the founder of Lemonaid Solutions, says.

Make it a goal to streamline your collection—it may just make getting ready less of a chore.

"I see this a lot with clients where they have so many duplicates because they didn’t realize they already had it," Treantos says. "Keeping it simple and organized will alleviate this problem."

Shower Heads and Ceilings

Kaylie Hill, a Scotch-Brite brand ambassador, stresses the importance of cleaning shower heads, which she says is often the most neglected space in your bathroom.

Hill notes that to do so, simply scrub the head using a utility brush with some vinegar, which will help to remove any of the white calcium deposits present. Next up, you'll want to move to the shower ceiling.

"Shower ceilings and walls can harvest mold and dust, especially if you have a tub/or shower surround with that little lip at the top," Hill says.

To mitigate this issue, you'll want to once again grab some vinegar as well as a tub and tile scrubber.

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