Sweep away the winter blues with a spring clean 🧼

Spring is here and it's never a better time to give your room a refresh ready for the new term 🧹🌷🌞

Cleaning your bedroom might not be top of your to-do list but there are so many reasons why you should give your room some TLC this Spring. Did you know that living in a tidy space will help your sleep and concentration? They say a tidy space equals a tidy mind after all!

Not to mention, room inspections are coming up in April. Help get your room inspection ready for (your Hall will be in touch with more info soon)! 

Here's your step by step to the ultimate bedroom spring clean 🧽

🎵 Turn the music on

No bedroom cleaning session is complete without music to keep you going! Here's a playlist you can try!

👕 Declutter & Donate

Don't let unwanted clothes, shoes and accessories collect dust in your room! Have a sort out of your winter clothes and donate any unwanted items to your nearest British Heart Foundation donation bin.

📍 Bag up your items and pop them in a bin at Vine Court, Dover Court, Greenbank or Peach Street Car Park (near Sports & Fitness centre). 

🧽 Dust away 

Now it's time to open that window and let the fresh air in. Ventilating your bedroom will help keep the air fresh and get rid of unwanted moisture. While your window is open, wipe down your surfaces to allow the dust to escape! 

🧹 Vacuum

Next it's time to hoover! Say goodbye to those dust bunnies and hoover your bedroom floor (don't forget about under the bed).

🧺 Laundry time!

Get a load on! Wash your bedding, bathroom mats, towels. Bacteria can build up very easily in these kind of items so always be sure to wash them regularly. For a deeper clean, wash these items at 60 degrees. 

🚽 Make your bathroom sparkle

Use disinfect sprays to wipe down and scrub your bathroom including the sink, toilet and shower area. 

For low-cost cleaning essentials, try shopping at discounted stores such as Home & Bargain (20 minute walk from campus), B&M (15 minute walk from campus).You'll find cleaning items also in supermarkets such as Lidl and Aldi.

Cleaning products can be strong as they contain chemicals so always take care. Here's what you should remember:

🧽 Always check the label to make it sure can be used on the surfaces

🧽 Always wear gloves before using cleaning products

🧽 Never use the same cloth to clean the toilet as the sink, shower 

Showers can easily get blocked due to soaps and hair. Keep on top of your shower by using drain unblocker every few weeks.

Finally, recycle any empty bottles e.g. shampoo, shower gel!

📚 Organise your desk space

Time to go through those old to-do lists and post it notes! Clear your desk so you can get down to essay writing without the fuss. Throw any old paper or recyclables in your recycling bin. 

🔧 Report any maintenance issues

If you have any maintenance issues, be sure to report them to reception as soon as possible. Don't leave them too long or the issue might get worse!

You're well on your way to refreshing your room and making it sparkle. It's easier to stay on top of things by cleaning little and often ✨

Happy Spring 🌷🌞