Spring for us always blows in quickly like the Chinook winds we are so well known for, and goes just as fast as it arrived. Our kids both play Fastpitch, in two different leagues all over Calgary and beyond. Therefore cleaning doesn’t happen as often as it should when we are running 6 days a week. However we all have our breaking point and when the dust bunnies start jumping at you, my inner clean Queen responds.
Fastpitch winds down soon enough and when this happens more thorough cleaning happens. Until then Spring cleaning needs to be quick and easy for us to tame the dust bunnies that attach themselves to our pets. Floors are the worst for us as we have a rough collie (Lassie Dog with lots of hair) and two sister cats who shed constantly.
The Libman Company has been helping clean homes since 1896 and is now offering some of their floor cleaning products in Canada. Since they are now in the Canadian market we are partnering with them to showcase some of the items available to make your cleaning a little bit easier. And if that isn’t exciting enough, we are offering a giveaway!
They have provided us with a Spring cleaning package of their floor cleaning products to review. I must say my husband was over the moon with the multi-purpose push broom to use in his man cave AKA garage!
You can also win the same Libman Spring Cleaning Prize Package shown here (8 items, over $100 value)! This package will be shipped directly from The Libman Company to your door and includes:
Mops
Freedom Spray Mop: What I love about these products is you can machine wash them saving time and money from having to run to the store to buy replacements. You can add whatever cleaning solution you prefer (ie: water and vinegar) without having to buy a special cleaning product to fit. Great on wood floors, laminate, tile, marble, linoleum and stone.
Microfiber Wet & Dry Mop: reusable and machine washable microfiber cleaning pad with 360° swivel. This works exceptionally well on our hard wood floors getting into hard to reach spots and can be used wet or dry.
Brooms
Multi-Surface Push Broom: This is the broom my husband adores. He is out every night in his man cave and sweeping the floors! I guess it helps when you have the right cleaning tools for the job! The hanger tip allows for easy hanging storage.
Indoor/Outdoor Angle Broom: We love using this broom in our trailer. It’s the perfect size to pack along with us on camping trips to keep sand, dirt and dog hair out of every nook and corner and swept right out the door. Also good for indoor use or patios. The fibers on this broom are made from recycled PET bottles which we find uber cool.
Precision Angle Broom with Dustpan: We’ve been using this broom in our kitchen (which is always messy), bathrooms (so much hair) and on our hard wood stairs. It gets under cabinets and in stair corners so easily. The broom fibers are also made from recycled PET bottles, recycled soda and water bottles. We’ve tried it outside on the deck after a wind storm and it works like a charm. Great for indoor or outdoor use.
Additional Items
Big Dust Pan: We have a couple of brooms so we needed a dustpan. Works with any brooms and snaps onto any handle.
No Knees Floor Scrub: This floor scrub works great on our ceramic tiles in the bathrooms and kitchen. It gets into the grooves and gets them clean. And it pivots!
Utility Bucket: You can never go wrong with a utility bucket. Clothes, mops, sponges it’s a multi purpose bucket for all your cleaning needs. Even perfect for washing the cars this summer.
Five Spring Cleaning Hacks
If you haven’t had much time for spring cleaning like us and summer is quickly closing in, here are a few tips to get you started after a long winter to help make the most of your spring cleaning time and resources:
Hack #1 – Ceiling Fans
Use a damp cloth or wet pillowcase to wipe ceiling fans that have accumulated cobwebs and dust during the winter. If you’re unable to reach the blades this way, try using a Libman Microfiber Duster that has a seven foot extension pole for hard to reach places.
Hack #2 – Chandelier and Ceiling Fan Lights
Take the glass light bulb covers off ceiling fans and chandeliers and stick them in the dishwasher. They come out sparkling clean, and it’s less work for your tired hands.
Hack #3 – Area Rugs
Take area rugs outside on a dry day and beat them with a broom to remove dirt, lint and debris. Spray the rugs outside with a carpet deodorizer to refresh them and let them air dry. After bringing them back inside, vacuum rugs thoroughly.
Hack #4 – Linens and Curtains
It’s a good idea to freshen up pillows, blankets, comforters and even curtains as they have likely accumulated dust and odors. For a quick refresh, gather and hang linens and curtains outside on a clothesline. Spray a fabric deodorizer and let the items air dry outside. For a deeper clean, you may want to throw them into the washing machine if the tag indicates it’s safe to do so.
Hack #5 – Walls
Spring cleaning is made easier if you fill your sink with 1 cup of ammonia to approximately one gallon of water. Dip in your very clean Libman Nitty Gritty Roller Mop, remove all excess solution, and then mop your walls. This removes cigarette smoke stain, natural gas film, and even propane stains with ease. No rinsing is required if you keep the mop dry enough.
This is a sponsored post in partnership with The Libman Company. All opinions remain my own.
Win a Libman Spring Cleaning Prize Pack
Follow the instructions below to enter to win a prize pack from The Libman Company.
Contest closes on Wednesday, June 27th, 11:59pm MST. Open to Canadian residents 18+. Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond.
Prize is non-transferable and products exactly as shown (no substitutions or cash equivalent prizes permitted). The selected winner must correctly answer a mathematical question to be declared winner.
Bakersbeans is not responsible for prize fulfillment and for the delivery/shipment of the prize(s) outlined above. Prize Package shipped directly from The Libman Company.
Florence Cochrane says
Take one room at a time and clean from top to bottom.
Jonnie says
Always clean from top to bottom so you’re not knocking dust and dirt onto clean surfaces.
Amy Heffernan says
Take area rugs outside on a dry day and beat them with a broom to remove dirt, lint and debris!!
Rhonda says
Currently I’m purging and cleaning as I go…I like to use vinegar and water for cleaning too.
Bakersbeans says
I’ve started doing that more. Cleans my kettle beautifully!
Sarah Forrester says
Always clean top to bottom and left to right in a room.
Bakersbeans says
Good to know!
Cynthia Joncas says
I use newspapers to clean Windows instead of paper towels, it doesn’t leave paper pie es on the Windows
Bakersbeans says
My girl friend did this when we were roomies. Great idea!
Amina zafar says
Sprinkle baking soda on rugs for some time before cleaing thrm takes out all smell and bad odour
Bakersbeans says
I have heard about this – great tip thanks!
ivy pluchinsky says
Combine 4 tablespoons baking soda and 1 quart warm water, and use it with a sponge to wipe messes away.
Kate says
I love spring cleaning! Right now we are working on all the paper in the office ?
Bakersbeans says
The paper piles never end for me. Then spawn into more paper piles all the time sigh!
Kim Copithorne says
I always make sure to open all my windows and air out the house after a long winter. Then I get to cleaning ever nook and cranny!!
Bakersbeans says
We have such long cold winters in Canada I’m always desperate to open my windows for fresh air!
Jenny says
I love to clean while blaring the tunes, it goes so much more quicker and fun!
Bakersbeans says
And you can dance!
Michelle W says
Use shampoo or body wash in your water to clean windows. Leaves them streak free.
Bakersbeans says
What a great tip! My girl friend uses newspaper to clean her windows which also leaves them streak free!
Judy Cowan says
Always clean from the top of the room down, that way you don’t have to work twice as hard and you can be assured it is completely clean!
Bakersbeans says
I think I’m going to learn some good tips here – I’ve never cleaned that way lol. Thanks!
Mona Desforges says
Awesome thanks
Tainan Lu says
Always clean from top to bottom
Bakersbeans says
Sounds like great advice, thank you!
Joni says
If you clean a little bit all the time it doesn’t take as long
Bakersbeans says
That’s how we’ve been doing it right now being so busy with sports. Great tip, thank you!
aketch says
This prize pack would make my house look fabulous!
Bakersbeans says
I think so too!
Tiffany Rotulo says
I like hack number # 4 with the linens and curtain. Hanging them outside on the line can really freshen them up.
Bakersbeans says
I agree and need to get a line up somewhere to hang things!
calvin says
Dust and clean from top to bottom before vacuuming and mopping
Bakersbeans says
I never thought to clean from top to bottom until these comments!
Maritess S says
Baking soda and vinegar are my Spring Cleaning BFFs. When used alone or together they can get windows squeaky clean, bathroom clean and sanitized the non-chemical way and many more uses around the house.
Jessica says
I am the worse when it comes to cleaning lately. I try to do one room a day/a little bit at a time but even than its becoming overwhelming.
Bakersbeans says
I think a little at a time is better than nothing!
Soozle says
My cleaning tip – Cotton swabs work wonderfully for getting into the grooves of windows panes to clean out dust and dirt!
Juliee Fitze says
Get the kids to help by making it fun.
Bakersbeans says
We have a chore list and they get to help lol!
Tara Noland says
Declutter first before cleaning. Recycle, throw out and give away unwanted items!
Gillian Morgan says
Clean one room or area at a time.
Bakersbeans says
This works great for us since there can be so many distractions (kids, pets)!
LILLIAN BROWN says
i keep a couple empty baskets, to put things in as I clean each room or closet, that either are discarded or donated to a local business that is run by handicapped people that resell or repurpose a lot of items.
Gloria says
the only tip I have is kick everyone out of the house, turn the music loud and clean like a tornado lol
Bakersbeans says
Dancing Queen Clean, I love it!
Jennifer Oikle says
I clean one room at a time so I have a sense of accomplishment as I go along and it keeps me motivated to not only clean more, but to continue to keep the rooms I already deep cleaned tidy.
Bakersbeans says
Great idea!
Rachel says
So ready to clean
Tara Betterley says
When I start my spring clean, I create piles of Recycle, Garbage Donate and I have a rule that we must fill at least 1 bag of each item for garbage and recycle – 3 bags of donate!!
Bakersbeans says
Great rule! We have a ton more stuff to go through to donate this summer. It never ends!
Marsha Arditti says
I always decltuter, , and recycle and then clean
Bakersbeans says
Good method!
ducky says
I tend to do one room at a time from top to bottom. One room at a time makes me feel like I’ve accomplished something.
Bakersbeans says
Clever idea!
janine a says
my spring cleaning tip is reduce & donate 🙂 you’re not going to use something more by hiding it in a closet
Bakersbeans says
We’ve been going through tons of stuff this year, trying to downsize while donating! Great tip!
Cassandra Kazlovskis says
Make a cleaning schedule so you don’t feel overwhelmed to get it all done. Little bit a day goes a long way!
Bakersbeans says
And get the family to help!
kim says
Clean a little every day and it doesn’t feel like such a big chore.
Bakersbeans says
True true – as you have time right?!
jason kinnin says
Nice prize
Cloe St-Amour says
Broom first before mopping so you don’t spread dirt crumbs
Bakersbeans says
Yes this is awesome!
Brian Hwang says
My foolproof way to get rid of those old really set carpet stains is to get a spray bottle of hydrogen peroxide, spray the stain with it, put a damp cloth on it and go over it with a hot iron. Repeat if necessary. Works EVERY time!
Bakersbeans says
Does it turn a coloured carpet white?!
Diane T says
Start small and work your way to the more bigger things
Bakersbeans says
I like it!
Jackie says
Take down your drapes and toss them in the dryer in air fluff. Let them tumble around and lose their dust. Do this one large panel or two smaller ones at a time to prevent wrinkles.
Bakersbeans says
We have so much pollen in our house right now this is fantastic idea!
Denise M says
Shine silver with toothpaste. Just rub the toothpaste onto silverware with a soft cloth, rinse, then dry.
Sarah says
I use vinegar to sanitize door handles and light switches. Kills germs and the smell goes away once dry. Thanks!
Bakersbeans says
Great idea! My kids always know when I’m cleaning the kettle because of the vinegar smell lol.
John Mc says
Clean your rooms top to bottom then mop or vacuum.
Sherry M says
Keep those bathroom fixtures shiny with used fabric softener sheets. They polish taps right up on sinks, showers and tubs.
Bakersbeans says
Never thought about this. We use them in the kitchen (great for cleaning grease) and in the car!
Lester C says
I declutter first
Jennifer Thornton says
Use a dryer sheet to clean your blinds, it grabs the dust and makes things smell pretty 🙂
Bakersbeans says
Also over the oven vent hood or anything in the kitchen that gets a layer of grease! So awesome and easy to wipe dirt away!
Heather Arnould says
I look up and clean the ceiling fans and bathroom fans every Spring and Fall.
Bakersbeans says
Kitchen ones are the worst withe the layer of grease. Good tip!
Pam R. says
Have your kids help; they’ll have to know how to do it when they grow up!
Bakersbeans says
We do! Chore list is updated weekly depending on the season!
Kathleen Roffey says
I put bleach in my kitchen sink and let it sit for a few minutes, always comes out sparkling clean
Bakersbeans says
I do that with the drains cause they get all icky, must try with rest of sink!
Linda Svarovsky says
I use cleaning vinegar to clean windows.
Bakersbeans says
I’ve heard about this before and must try it!
Krista M says
Sprinkle baking soda & a little of your favorite essential oil on your mattresses. Vacuum it up after an hour or so & deodorizes your beds! Spring is the perfect time to freshen them up!
Bakersbeans says
I need to do a post sharing all these fabulous tips you all are sharing! Thank you!
Micheline says
Lots of water and vinegar!–Currently trying to get rid of stuff!!! It is harder then I thought.
Bakersbeans says
For us to. My husband is a bit of a pack rat so that doesn’t help!
Heather Swanson says
I have a 2 story home put upstairs items on the steps next person up take a share.
Bakersbeans says
I like that idea. We do the same when going down the stairs although half the time stuff gets missed!
Lisa S says
Water, vinegar, and baking soda are my best friends when cleaning!
Erin n says
My favourite cleaning tip is combining baking soda and vinegar to clean drains, sinks, the tub, etc. i foams up and does such a good job of cleaning!
Bakersbeans says
I’m going to have to try this tip, thank you!
Victoria banfield says
Tackle one room at a time and always go from top to bottom so you’re not cleaning up twice!
Lynnie M says
I recently tried using a Magic Eraser to clean my window screens. Worked well, but I’d like to try some new products!
Shari D says
I like to use vinegar and baking soda to clean the bathrooms.
Nancy Giese says
I let gravity help me – start at the top and work my way down
Anne Anandani says
That is awesome
Joanne C says
Dishwashing soap is great for cleaning anything glass (windows, doors etc)
Margaret Huitema says
Not a fan of cleaning…spring or fall or other, but thanks for the contest, would make cleaning a lot easier! When I do clean…..I like to listen to some good old rock and roll music!
Bakersbeans says
Nothing beats good old rock and roll!
Donnas says
I always do my cleaning from top to bottom; dust before you vacuum.
wendy hutton says
I use micro fibre cleaning cloths to clean my windows and saves on paper towels and gets my windows sparkling clean
Bakersbeans says
This is a great idea. Saving this one!
Catherine Robichaud says
I always clean from the top of the room down. That way you make sure you get everything and don’t have to clean something twice.
Nate says
Always make a list of items you want to clean and stick to that list
Tiffany Schantzenbach says
My tip is to work on one room at a time.
Maria says
Clean one room at a time, declutter as well
Sarah Ferguson says
My tip is to use newspaper to clean your windows instead of paper towel. Works great and saves money.
Rosa Cross says
Use an old toothbrush to scrub in the small places.
Bakersbeans says
I use those for stains on clothes too!
Marc-Andre Taillefer says
First, I always make sure to open all my windows and air out the house. Then i clean from top to bottom.
Sandi Tymchuk says
I like to use used dryer sheets as dusting cloths.
Edith Rennes says
Get the worst jobs done first, then the rest will flow
Melissa Black says
a spray bottle of white vinegar is all you need in some cases!
Bakersbeans says
It really does cleanse the air doesn’t it?!
Ami b says
I always tell my kids when they leave a room….take one thing that doesn’t “live” there and put it where it goes
Nicole says
Get rid of heavy rugs, pillows etc & go light for the summer.
Carole D says
I do a little extra every week so I don’t have to spring cleaning all at once.
Laurence Price says
I like to use a lint roller to clean screen doors. This a way that people may not think of but it works very well.
Bakersbeans says
Now that is clever. I’m stealing this one!
Jen L says
Do windows on a cool, cloudy day. Makes for less streaks, plus you can see them better if you have them!
Clare O'Brien says
My cleaning tip is to listen to a podcast or audiobook while you’re working so that you don’t get bored!
Bakersbeans says
Great idea!
Tabby72 says
My best tip is to clean behind the stove and fridge once a year in spring!
Katrina says
My best summer cleaning ti is spend lots of time outside so your house remains cleaner 😉
Lindsay P says
Spring cleaning tip – do a little each day so you’re not overwhelmed! Cleaning an entire house / apartment is a BIG job.
Eliz T says
I always clean a floor at a time, starting with upstairs
Jolie says
Do a bit every day so it does not get overwhelming.
Marlene V says
Spread out the spring cleaning pick a couple of items to do every week. This way it doesn’t feel as overwhelming.
Angie Wright says
Lemons & Dryer sheets are the best for cleaning.
Angela Smith says
my best tip is to blast your music super loud and dance a little while you clean … haha … it really helps to keep the energy levels up and make it FUN!
Al says
Always shred papers you do not need right away
Lushka Smith says
Use newspapers to dry your windows after washing.
Debbie W says
I always keep an empty box in the cupboard. As I go through clothing, and I know if it doesn’t fit, or I haven’t worn in in ages, in the box it goes. When the box is full, I prepare it for donation. It’s an ongoing thing.
Sheila says
Clean room by room so if you run out of time things still ticked off
Linda says
I like baking soda and vinegar for scrubbing grease in the kitchen.
Erica Seaman says
Finish cleaning one room before moving on to another one.
Sab Edwards says
I clean a manufacturing plant for a living so my tips are do things that allow you to multi task. Turn off the social media devices if you REALLY want to get the job done in a short amount of time (don’t even open up pinterest or we won’t see you for weeks)
I don’t follow the motto of tossing things out because every single time I do, I need that item in a week. I just put stuff away in a tote and label it instead.
Bakersbeans says
Great tips, thank you! Especially the turning off social media. We all need to do that more often!
Karla Sceviour says
I always write a list,,then mark things off as I have completed them! Makes it easier and more organized!
Leanne says
I use newspaper instead of paper towel for clean windows and glass and vinegar and water for floors . I like to clean from top to bottom too .
Athena says
Turn up the music and just get to it!
Andrea Amy says
If you clean daily (pretty much as you go) there is no need for a deep clean. I make sure do I do a deep clean in the bathroom at least once a week, and in the kitchen – don’t forget to pull out your fridge and stove at least once a month to sweep and mop. It gets gross under there quickly.
Charlotte says
Get your partner to help, play some music… Guaranteed to have a more fun cleaning experience !
Tara Gauthier says
Make your own cleaners, it’s super simple, cheaper and much more environmentally friendly but not using toxic chemicals to clean your house and leaving chemicals in the air.
Bakersbeans says
Such a great tip!
Vanessa says
Love vinegar and water for cleaning. Works so well for cleaning glass! This is my dream giveaway. I love cleaning!
Robyn Bellefleur says
My best tip is to make a list and check off the jobs as you complete them and get a few from your list to the kids and hubby for it to get done quicker.
Jason Farries says
I designate a certain day to do a certain chore. I do this all year long. Not so bad this way when it comes time for spring, and you should be out camping. lol.
Bakersbeans says
Yes! We are campers too!
Wong Lilly says
Dust shelves before you sweep the floors. Otherwise dust will end up on the floors & you will have to sweep again.
Nash09 says
Dilute household vinegar to clean areas that kids and pets frequent since it is not a harsh chemical and gets the job done!
Jackie Smith says
I love vinegar as a non-harsh cleaner!
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says
dont try to tackle it all at once
Chris MacDonald says
My favourite cleaning tip is to clean one room at a time so that you are not overwhelmed and also feel like you have accomplished something every day.
Jessica Matheson says
Use cat litter on your mattress to remove gross smells then vacuum it up 🙂 works awesome !
Bakersbeans says
What an amazing tip. Thank you!
Surinder gurm says
My sweet husband does most of the cleaning, I deal with paperwork and bills…works for us
Leslie C says
Turn up the music and dance while cleaning!!
Treen Goodwin says
Clean one room at a time and use vinegar and water to clean your windows !!!
Aarone Mawdsley says
use vinegar and lemon juice on floors
tiesha says
I clean everyday so that “big jobs” aren’t so big. Keeping things tidy sure helps.
Jennifer (@JusticeSadie) C says
For really tough hard water stains in sinks and showers…Toilet bowl cleaner works like a charm
Bakersbeans says
I have never heard of this before! Thanks for the tip!
Janet P. says
Put a timer on for 15 minutes and clean one room for that time each day. Soon the rooms will become easier to keep clean instead of one huge job.
Bakersbeans says
Great idea!
Clair Palmer says
for me its turn the music up and go, and try to keep up on things so you dont have to do a huge deep clean, even if its little at least its done and dont have to worry about it
Karine says
Making lists to make sure you clean everything 🙂 and make it more interactive too! Thanks
Bakersbeans says
I love making lists. On top of lists!
Judy hunting says
Never clean with the kids home, you will end up doing the same job over and over
Aimee says
My advice is accept help when offered.
Christine D says
I say make it fun. The minute I have energy I turn on my fav tunes and get the kids involved and make it fun! Vinager is a staple in my home for safe cleaning
Jeremy McLaughlin says
We always use newspapers to clean the windows, works great.
Nicole Jubleew says
Make your own cleaning liquid to save money and avoid harsh chemicals.
Julie Bolduc says
I don’t really have a cleaning tip so I guess my best advice is to vacuum and wash the floor when the kids are sleeping
Nancy Montgomery says
My favourite cleaning tip is to do one room at a time.
Alma London says
Clean top to bottom. I also use baking soda and fabulous not together. One at a time. Baking soda also helps clogged drains mixed with vinegar.
k Galloway says
Vinegar is one of my go to cleaning supplies. I use it with other ingredients to make floor cleaner and window cleaner. Must have the music while i work. Everyone in the family has a particular cleaning job, which makes cleaning fast and efficient.
sam says
I am sorry I dont have a tip like that. I like to use the dry part after I have cleaned a window. This way it doesnt leave streaks but if you are using the right window cleaner you wont have that problem.
Jenny Ham says
Don’t try and do everything at once one area at a time.
Dennis N. Rutledge says
Great round up of tips. I’ve been feeling the itch to do some deep spring cleaning. So these are perfect!
Bakersbeans says
Spring cleaning any time of the year is a must in our house!
FloorCleaningTools says
I making lists for the job. 🙂
anw, thank for info!
Bakersbeans says
Thank you for stopping by!