The bedroom is the first thing you see in the morning and the last thing at night. It's like your own special place, just for you. So, why not treat it as nicely as you treat yourself?

When life gets super busy, it's easy to forget about keeping your bedroom neat. After a long day of work, you might want to relax and leave cleaning for later when you feel more up to it. But if you keep putting it off, your room can end up with clothes everywhere, making it hard to even walk around.

If this sounds like what happens to you, it's not just about having a messy room. It can make it tougher for you to get things done and feel good. Having a messy space can make you feel more stressed and make it tricky. Imagine trying to do your homework or relax in a room that's all over the place. Instead of being a nice, calm place, your bedroom adds more stress. Taking a few minutes each day to tidy up a bit can really help.

Gather the following items

• A strong vacuum cleaner
• Microfiber cloths or clean rags
• Warm water and mild soap
• Glass cleaner or DIY solution
• Disinfecting spray
• A new cotton mop or a long handled duster
• Baking soda
• For all purpose cleaner
• Rubber gloves
• Trash bags

How to deep clean your room

Start with Laundry and linens

Begin by starting a load of laundry to make the most of your time. Next, strip the bed of sheets, pillowcases, the comforter, and the mattress cover. It's a good practice to wash these linens every week to maintain freshness.

For blankets, you can typically toss them in the washing machine with cool water. Use the dryer afterward, setting it to a low temperature. Enhance the fluffiness by adding a wool ball to the dryer. Periodically pause the cycle every 20-30 minutes to break up any clumps by hand, ensuring it dries completely.

While the laundry is in progress, you can efficiently continue with the other tasks in the bedroom. This way, by the time you're finished, you'll return to a freshly made bed with clean and cozy linens.

Pillow Cleaning

• Clean your pillows every six months, or quarterly if you have allergies.
• Hand wash with warm, soapy water, allow to air dry, preferably outdoors.
• For materials like cotton, nylon, and synthetics, use a washing machine.
• Choose a detergent without excessive suds. Ideal cleaning mix the hydrogen peroxide for germ killing, baking soda for eliminating odors, and oxygen bleach for mysterious stains.
• Stand pillows upright, placing a towel on either side. Use 1/3 cup of the cleaning solution.
• Wash one pillow at a time, using 1 tablespoon of the solution.
• Dry on medium heat, but check labels to prevent melting. Wool balls prevent clumping, but avoid tennis balls due to potential toxicity.

Decluttering

Put away anything you see that can be stored immediately. Gather loose papers, ensure important items are in a safe place, and discard unnecessary ones. Collect garbage in a bag and take it out of the room.

Place small items from nightstands, dressers, and vanity into a box or laundry basket. Wipe them down with a damp cloth to remove dust. Discard broken or expired items, such as old makeup or medicine. Decide which items you want to keep in your bedroom. Place remaining items in a box for storage in other rooms.

Comprehensive Dusting Guide

• In addition to side tables and dressers, other surfaces that collect dust include walls, ceiling fan blades, and window sills.
• Utilize a new cotton mop to effectively dust walls and corners. Alternatively, use the extension on the vacuum to eliminate cobwebs from top corners.
• Vacuum heating and air conditioning vents to remove dust.
• For ceiling fans, cover each blade with an old pillowcase to catch falling dust while wiping the surface with a damp cloth.
• Wipe window sills and tracks with a microfiber cloth and warm, soapy water. Polish windows with glass cleaner for a crystal clear finish.
• For fixtures with removable globes, wash them in the sink and let them air dry. For non-removable globes, dust them thoroughly.
• Clean light switches and doorknobs using a cloth and disinfectant spray.

Closet Cleaning

• Remove clothes from the closet and bureau.
• Vacuum the closet carefully using the crevice tool, paying attention to corners.
• Wipe down shelves with a damp cloth.
• Wipe the inside and outside of bureau drawers, and dust the top.
• Neatly return clothes to their places.

Surfaces Cleaning

• Dust all surfaces, furniture, door frames, and lights using a fresh, moist cloth.
• Start dusting from the highest surfaces and work your way down to avoid knocking dust onto already cleaned items.
• Vacuum the folds of your bare mattress using the crevice tool for a full cleaning.
• Flip the mattress to promote even wear over time. For pillow tops, consider rotating head to foot.
• Either take down curtains and follow care instructions for washing or dry cleaning, or use the vacuum's pipe attachment to completely dust them.

Floor Cleaning Tips

Wipe down baseboards with a microfiber cloth and warm, soapy water for a fresh look. Use the vacuum extension to clean under the bed, ensuring no dust or debris is left behind. Remove any area rugs and either vacuum them completely or give them a traditional, stress busting beating outside. For hardwood floors, vacuum first and then mop to maintain a clean and shiny surface. Shake baking soda on carpets to freshen them up and let it sit for a few minutes. Vacuum the rug twice, once in each direction, for a deep and detailed clean of the carpet pile.

Reassembling Your Room

• Bring back the boxes and baskets you used for decluttering and place everything back in its designated spot.
• Fold and put away all the freshly cleaned clothes to maintain a neat and organized closet or dresser.
• Dress your bed with fresh, clean sheets and replace pillows for a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
• Consider lighting a few scented candles to create a pleasant smell and infuse a new vibe into the room.
• Take a relaxing shower to unwind after your cleaning efforts.

Make a plan to clean your bedroom really well every week. Cleaning a bit every day helps, but sometimes you need to do a big cleanup. At Wink Cleaning, we make sure every part of your bedroom gets super clean, so when you go to bed, it feels nice and relaxing.