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5 deep-cleaning jobs that are oddly satisfying
Whether it’s scrubbing through grime
to reveal a sparkling surface, cleaning dust
bunnies from under appliances or organizing
your pantry, there’s something
oddly satisfying about a deep clean.
According to a recent survey conducted
on behalf of Clorox, lots of people get
the good vibes fl owing when it’s cleaning
day. Seventy-one percent say it makes
them feel relaxed, while 57 percent say
they feel accomplished.
Of the most oddly satisfying places to
clean in the house, 34 percent say they
fi nd their bliss aft er cleaning the countertops,
while a clean microwave lends that
special feeling to another 30 percent.
To reach that spring cleaning joy, try
some of these not-so-obvious cleaning
jobs that will transform the look and feel
of your space into a springtime sanctuary.
Grout: Over time, mold and mildew
buildup can make your bathroom grout
look dingy, but with the right approach,
the grout stains will disappear. Start by
wetting the tile with a cloth. Th en, dip a
sponge into a gallon bucket of water with
3/4 cup of bleach and wipe down the tile.
Wait fi ve minutes for disinfecting, rinse
and viola! Your tiles will shine, off set by
the clean lines of white grout.
Microwave: We don’t like to think
about it, but a lot of hard-to-remove
food residue accumulates in our microwaves
and we rarely spend the time to
give it a thorough clean. Microwave a cup
of water and in fi ve minutes the steam
will help loosen the stains. A Clorox
Disinfecting Wipe will take care of those
extra stubborn messes.
Dust: In addition to moving aside the
beds, appliances and other heavy pieces
of furniture to get those dust bunnies,
make sure you’re tackling the not-so-obvious
places. Use the vacuum’s brush
attachment to clear your HVAC register
vents and don’t forget to dust the tops of
fan blades!
Windows: Th ose panes have taken
quite a beating over the months. It’s time
to get a soft sponge and a bucket of warm,
soapy water to defeat the smudges and
layers of dirt, and then wipe them clean
with a squeegee. You’ll love how sparkling
clean glass transforms the room.
Outdoor surfaces: Right outside your
back door is a golden opportunity for a
deep clean. Rent or borrow a pressure
washer, and once it’s set up, you can
enjoy watching the blast of water and
degreaser eff ortlessly turn your concrete
walkways and driveway into bright clean
surfaces - like a magic wand. To easily
remove the mold and mildew off your
deck and patio furniture, add 3/4 cup
of bleach to a gallon of water and swipe
away the stains from seasons past.
Try these tips and enjoy basking in the
satisfaction of a deep-cleaned house. To
fi nd the tools you need for the job, visit
Clorox.com/satisfyingspringclean/.
Courtesy BPT