Cleaning tips
for Philly homes.
How to clean every room, step by step.
Written for Philly rowhomes and walk-ups.
Seasonal living room cleaning checklist for the year
A seasonal living room cleaning checklist: windows and pollen in spring, dust and sun in summer, radiators in fall, salt and wet boots in winter.
How to clean outside windows safely
How to clean outside windows safely: wash ground-floor glass from outside, tilt upstairs sashes in, and never lean out or stand on a sill.
How to clean window sills and window tracks
How to clean window tracks and sills: vacuum the loose dirt, loosen grime with baking soda and vinegar, scrub the corners, then wipe and dry.
How to clean window screens, in place or taken out
How to clean window screens: vacuum both sides, wash with warm soapy water and a soft brush, rinse gently and let them dry before they go back in.
How to clean blinds and curtains without taking them down
How to clean blinds: close them, vacuum each side, wipe the slats with a damp cloth. Vacuum curtains in place and wash only as the label allows.
How to clean windows on the inside without streaks
To clean inside windows without streaks, vacuum the tracks and sills first, wash with vinegar and water, squeegee or buff dry, and skip bright direct sun.
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