YOUR 4-WEEK SPRING-CLEANING CALENDAR
down the countertops and the cabinets. Clean out the microwave and wipe down any other countertop appliances. Congratulations, week two is over!
Spring-cleaning can be overwhelming. From the kitchen counter to the ceiling fan, there’s a lot of ground to cover. But there’s a trick to make it easier: Break down the work into quick, doable tasks spread over four weeks.
Third Week: The Bathroom You’ll want to begin by removing the grime from the showerhead and sanitizing the curtain. The curtain can be scrubbed and air- dried in the sun. Wipe down and sanitize the sink, counters, and mirrors. For the toilets, get under the rim with a toilet brush and give the much-ignored back some love, too. Now that the toilet’s shining, it is the perfect opportunity to get the floor. Take a little extra time to get the baseboards.
First Week: The Living Room The start of every journey begins with a single step, and that step is acquiring and prepping supplies. Wash out buckets, empty vacuum bags, throw microfiber cloths in the wash, clean mops, and shake out brooms.
Next, it’s time to clean the light fixtures. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe away dust and debris. Then dunk the cloth in soapy water, wring it out, and scrub the light fixture covering the bulb until it shines —
Fourth Week: The Bedroom Clean the bedrooms from top to bottom. Wash your pillows and air-dry them. Bedroom ceiling fans can build up a lot of gunk over the winter. Clean them by pulling a pillowcase around the blades and pulling them back. Next, polish any wood furniture. Thoroughly clean the windows with glass cleaner or a homemade mixture of vinegar and water, and remember to clean the window tracks. Lastly, test the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
just make sure you turn the lights off first. Once you’ve finished the lights, head to the bookshelves. Dust the tops and check the sides for any spills. Make sure to wipe down any pictures or framed art on the wall. Lastly, move the furniture and vacuum underneath. Second Week: The Kitchen Clean the dishwasher filter first. Devote the next two days to getting the stove to sparkle, including ridding the vent of grease. Wipe
HEARTY LENTIL SOUP
TAKE A BREAK
Ingredients
• 2 cups dry lentils • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth • 1 tsp dried thyme • 1 bay leaf • Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, diced • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 2 carrots, diced • 2 celery stalks, diced
Directions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. 2. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. 3. Stir in lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, and bay leaf, and bring to a simmer. 4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 5. Discard the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy!
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