Spring Cleaning Hacks with Culligan: Refresh Your Home

Spring is the season of renewal, making it the perfect time to deep clean your home and refresh your living spaces. While most people focus on decluttering closets, dusting furniture, and scrubbing windows, one often-overlooked area is your home’s water system. Clean water plays a significant role in maintaining a healthy and spotless home, from sparkling glassware to spotless laundry and even softer skin after showers. With Culligan, you can take your spring cleaning routine to the next level.

In this blog, we’ll share spring cleaning hacks that incorporate Culligan solutions to not only refresh your home but also enhance your water quality. Whether it’s cleaning appliances, improving water efficiency, or keeping your drinking water crystal-clear, these hacks will help you make the most of the season.

1. Start with Sparkling Clean Glassware and Dishes

If your glassware has been looking dull or covered in streaks, hard water could be the culprit. Minerals like calcium and magnesium in hard water leave behind spots and residue that make even freshly washed dishes look dirty.

Tip: For an extra spring refresh, clean your dishwasher with vinegar and run an empty cycle to remove any lingering mineral buildup.

2. Deep-Clean Laundry for Softer, Brighter Clothes

Your spring wardrobe deserves to look its best, but hard water can make your clothes feel stiff and fade over time. The minerals in hard water not only reduce the effectiveness of laundry detergent but also leave behind a residue that traps dirt and dulls fabrics.

Tip: Run an empty hot cycle in your washer with baking soda or vinegar to remove any detergent residue before starting your seasonal loads.

3. Banish Water Spots and Scale Buildup in the Bathroom

One of the most frustrating cleaning tasks is tackling soap scum and hard water stains on shower doors, faucets, and tiles. These stubborn marks are caused by mineral deposits from hard water and can be tough to remove without the right tools.

Tip: For existing stains, mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle and use it to scrub shower doors and tiles.

4. Extend the Life of Your Appliances

Hard water doesn’t just affect your dishes, laundry, and bathroom—it can also wreak havoc on your appliances. Mineral buildup inside your water heater, dishwasher, and washing machine can reduce their efficiency, increase energy bills, and shorten their lifespan.

Tip: Descale your coffee maker, kettle, and other small appliances by running a cycle with vinegar to remove any existing buildup.

5. Freshen Up Your Drinking Water

Spring is a great time to focus on hydration and enjoy the fresh start of the season, but if your tap water tastes metallic, chlorine-like, or just plain off, it can be hard to drink enough. Poor-tasting water often results from impurities like chlorine, sediments, or even old pipes in your home.

Tip: Replace any old water filters in your RO system and give your water pitcher or dispenser a thorough scrub to ensure you’re drinking the freshest water possible.

6. Hydrate Your Garden with Culligan-Treated Water

Spring cleaning isn’t just for the inside of your home—it’s also the perfect time to refresh your garden. However, if your outdoor plants and lawn are exposed to hard water, mineral deposits can accumulate in the soil, potentially harming your greenery over time.

Tip: Don’t forget to clean out your garden tools and hoses as part of your outdoor spring cleaning routine!

7. Clean and Sanitize Your Culligan System

Your Culligan water treatment system has worked hard all year to keep your water clean and safe, so now’s the time to give it a little TLC. Spring is the ideal time for a routine system checkup to ensure it’s running at peak performance.

Tip: Contact your local Culligan dealer to schedule a maintenance check for your water softener, reverse osmosis system, or whole-house filtration unit. During the checkup, Culligan technicians will inspect filters, salt levels, and other components, sanitize your system, and make any necessary adjustments or replacements. This ensures your system continues to perform at its best all year long.

Conclusion

Spring cleaning isn’t just about making your home look great—it’s about creating a healthier, more comfortable living environment for you and your family. By incorporating Culligan solutions into your spring cleaning routine, you can tackle hard water issues, improve appliance efficiency, and enjoy fresh, clean water throughout your home.

From sparkling dishes and softer clothes to better-tasting drinking water, Culligan has the tools and expertise to take your spring cleaning to the next level. Schedule a system checkup, upgrade your water treatment, and refresh your home this spring with Culligan.

Get started early—schedule your free in-home water test with Culligan today!