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12 months of cleaning sorted … a handy guide to help you keep on top of essential chores this year

Phil Creighton by Phil Creighton
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 6:03 am
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Cleaning can be a chore, but this calendar from Dr. Beckman could be the answer Picture: Maria from Pixabay

Cleaning can be a chore, but this calendar from Dr. Beckman could be the answer Picture: Maria from Pixabay

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YOU might be among those who give the house a good brushover on New Year’s Eve, aiming to start the year with a clean sweep.

Or you might have made it a new year’s resolution to keep your home pristine.

Or you just might need a helping hand to ensure the house is spick and span.

Whether it’s clearing out the kitchen cupboards, hoovering behind the sofa or taking on those stubborn laundry stains, tackling the tasks that you’ve been putting off for months is a productive way to start 2023.

New year resolutions aren’t just for January and with a good plan of action you can keep up the deep clean right through to 2024.

Cleaning and laundry experts, Dr. Beckmann has prepares some ideas to ensure cleaning tasks don’t feel like such a chore, thanks to its month-by-month cleaning calendar. And as we’re still in January, just, there’s still time to start.

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Dr. Beckmann spokesperson, Susan Fermor, said: “Refreshing your home after the holidays can be a mammoth task, but following the step-by-step 12-month cleaning calendar will help people plan ahead and make the year run smoother, ensuring humble abodes across the country stay spick and span all year round.”

January – Declutter and de-stress

New year, new you – January is the perfect time of year to declutter the home! Organising the home helps to provide a new focus and improves overall mental well-being. Preparing a rota for household tasks is a good way to keep track of everything that needs to be done.

February – Laundry love

The month of romance, so show your laundry some much needed TLC by kickstarting February with a more eco-conscious and fabric friendly laundry detergent. Dr. Beckmann’s Magic Leaves Laundry Detergent Sheets come with 90% less packaging than traditional detergents, each sheet ensures a deep clean and radiant freshness – even at low temperatures. Watch as the product dissolves in under 60 seconds, ensuring your clothes aren’t left with sticky residue usually found with tabs.

March – Springtime spruce

With the warmer months on the horizon and the feeling of spring in the air, deep cleaning the home is the perfect way to reinforce a sense of positivity. Make sure to clean the top of kitchen cupboards, wardrobes, and bathroom cabinets to remove any hidden dust, then open the windows and let fresh air flow freely through the home.

April – Bright Whites

Air out your summer whites ready for the good weather and give them a new lease of life. Use the nation’s favourite specialist laundry whitener, Dr. Beckmann’s Glowhite or Glowhite ULTRA, to restore the freshness and leave your whites shining bright just in time for summer.

May – Windows

With brighter mornings and lighter evenings, May is a great time to tackle the windows, as sunlight will show up even the tiniest of smudges on the glass. Save money and time by not leaving the glass left unwiped – the longer it’s left the harder it will be to clean.

June – Invisible areas

As the summer draws in, June is the time to rearrange the furniture and update your home ready for the potential hosting of barbeques. Target invisible areas such as space under the bed, sofas, wardrobes and cabinets. Getting behind, under and around the furniture will ensure every area of your home is spick and span.

July – Summer spritz

Take advantage of long summer nights and the warmer weather by sprucing up your outdoor space, including tidying the garage, clearing gutters and drains, or simply adding flowers to the garden. All of these cleaning tasks can make a big difference, especially if you’re planning to host outdoor socials.

August – Fab-loo-ous toilet treatment

Use August as the month to tackle the toilet with Dr. Beckmann’s Power-Foaming Toilet Cleaner. Watch as the foam fizzes up to a mountain of fresh cleaning fun.

September – Detox

Time for an autumn clean, now the mayhem of summer activities is over it’s time to get your house prepped and ready as winter fast approaches. Target the most-used areas of the home, including the bathroom and kitchen. Also, if you have a porch area for coats and shoes, make sure this is organised and smelling fresh. Don’t forget to give your garden some TLC before it goes into hibernation until next year.

October – Floors

This is the best time for a deep clean of the carpet especially if you have pets, as hair and dirt will often be trodden deeper into the fibres of the carpet. If you’re one to decorate the house for Halloween, starting the clean early ensures that you are organised and feel more in control when the messiness of spooky season arrives. It is also a good idea to have Dr. Beckmann’s Carpet Stain Remover ready for any scary accidents and spills that may happen on the 31st.

November – Storage

Take the time to clear out the attic, basement, or ‘messy’ room if you have one, ready for the festive holiday. When it comes to decorating the house for Christmas, starting the process in early November will help you feel organised and in control of your home so you know what decorations you already have and how much space there is for any new purchases and, of course, presents.

December – Appliances

Before the madness of the festive season arrives, remember to give all your kitchen surfaces along with the washing machine, dishwasher and oven, a deep clean ready for hosting duties. Dr. Beckmann recommends the Service-it Deep Clean Washing Machine and Dishwasher Cleaners to ensure your appliances are well maintained and protected from limescale and bacteria build up.

For more details, log on to: https://www.dr-beckmann.co.uk

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