There are few things more satisfying than completing a proper spring cleaning. Deep cleaning when the weather warms is a biological imperative that's rooted in centuries of tradition because the practice lightens moods and improves health. It also symbolizes renewal as we come out of hibernation and back into the sunshine.
You aren't alone in your seasonal desire to deep clean. On today's show: Opening the windows, deep-cleaning those closets, stripping the beds, and vacuuming those oft-ignored places just in time for the Spring Equinox.
Here's a preview:
[5:00] The evolutionary reasons that may explain why humans have "shaken their houses" for over 3 thousand years
[8:00] Using newspapers to clean your windows, mopping every week, and other cleaning myths
[18:00] Yes, you do need to spring clean your appliances! Here's how
[24:00] Exactly how to deep clean your bedding in 4 steps
[30:00] Love a good spring cleaning and want extra credit? Don't forget about these 5 oft-overlooked areas
Resources mentioned:
- Episode #487: Big Cleaning
- Episode #257: Spring Cleaning for Home, Head, and Heart
- Should You Use Your Oven’s Self-Cleaning Setting? It Depends. (via Wirecutter)
- The Ultimate Guide on How to Clean Your Washing Machine (via Good Housekeeping)
- How to Wash Pillows Properly, According to a Cleaning Expert (via Good Housekeeping)
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