Spring is on its way! As the sun streams through your window, you may begin to notice areas that have been neglected by your duster over the past few months - giving you the perfect opportunity to pull those Marigolds up and get those bin bags out!
Unfortunately, spring cleaning and revamping your entire home can have harsh environmental consequences - however, by choosing to clean the ‘upcycling’ way, you can make your house look fantastic whilst reducing the rubbish and recycling generated by your big clean. With Cawarden’s extensive guide below offering tips on how to clean your kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, you can spring clean your house whilst decluttering and making brand new, upcycled features to suit your interior.
Kitchen
Your kitchen, often the hub of the home, should be treated to a thorough tidy when springtime comes around. Clean the floors, scrub the counters, and run a duster or hoover underneath the appliances as dust will no doubt have gathered in volume over the winter months. Your freezer is also a good place to focus on - thekitchen.com has a comprehensive article titled ‘How to Clean the Freezer’ which covers the best methods and instructions for defrosting and scrubbing your freezer clean. Looking to update the look of your kitchen? From a simple lick of paint to a utilizing commercial salvage, there are many things that can be easily upcycled to immediately transform your home. Reclaimed wood can make for a stunning new kitchen island, whilst your old jars and tins can be used to hold a bouquet of blooming flower of house plants.
Bedroom
In the bedroom, spin your mattress and give your pillows and duvet a deep clean. Is your wardrobe spilling over the edges? Don’t be afraid to have a sort out and cull any clothes that no longer fit, or you simply don’t see yourself wearing anymore. Instead of throwing the clothes away, donate any old clothes to charity! Be sure to rotate your clothing - as summer is tentatively on its way, it could be time to fold those jumpers away and pull your spring and summer clothing to the front of the wardrobe. Upcycling your bedroom can happen quickly - use old jars or bottle lying around as handles for brightly coloured candles, or revamp your bedroom chairs with the help of a can of gold spray paint. If you’re looking for bedroom upcycling inspiration once you’ve completed your spring cleaning, be sure to visit a reclamation centre near you to browse through their unique collections of reclaimed products - you’re guaranteed to find your ideal interior theme or furniture item to brighten up your bedroom instantly.
Bathroom
The bathroom is one room in particular that could do with a good clean bi-monthly - however, your bathroom can be transformed for spring with the inclusion of reclaimed materials. Old wooden stepladders can be hung and converted into rustic towel hangers, whilst fairy lights pooled into jars can create a cosy atmosphere perfect for those evening baths.
Once you’ve finished spring cleaning your home, you may be itching for a change in furniture or interior theme. Here at Cawarden Brick & Tile Company, we are proud to supply a truly unbeatable stock of reclaimed furniture pieces and construction items, offering the perfect companions to your spring cleaning project. If you’d like to speak to a member of the Cawarden team today, please do not hesitate to contact 01889 574066.
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