We are oh so ready for warmer days and longer daylight hours as spring rolls in! Once the rain stops and the chill dissipates, fling open the windows and doors, freshen the air, and get down to sweeping out the dust and dirt from the long winter. If it all seems a bit overwhelming, break it down into tasks with our top tips for a tip-top spring clean!
Tackling mould and mildew
In our nation of notoriously cold and damp houses, avoiding mould and mildew is almost impossible. There are steps you can take to try and avoid it though, and if that fails, we have tips on how to get rid of it, no matter what the surface.
Printable chore charts for kids
Tips to tackle the cleaning
Granny knew best: 20 old-fashioned cleaning tips that work
We’re all for household appliances that make our lives a little bit easier, but some things never need improvement. When it comes to household cleaning, opting for those good old-fashioned cleaning remedies of yesteryear is kinder to our bodies, the environment and, often, our bank balance too! Check out 20 simple and natural solutions to cleaning problems.
Chore time: Cleaning games for kids
You can literally cut your household chores in half just by getting your kids in on the act! It may sound like a tough ask, but trust us; once your kids have played Kidspot’s fun cleaning games they’ll be begging you for more chores. Who knew sweeping and dusting could be so exciting?
How to clean toys
Scientists have found that cuddly toys and even PlayStation controls are a hotbed for vomit-inducing bacteria that cause all manner of nasties. By the time they throw their toys aside to come to the dinner table, you can pretty much bet those grubby mitts are bringing a side order of E. coli. Read on for tips on how to clean all manner of toys.
Keep on top of your laundry pile
Keeping on top of the laundry pile is one of those household chores that never seems to go away. To help you scale the heights of Mt Washmore and ensure your washing is hygienically clean, we asked for top tips from the experts – Kidspot readers!