You’ve gone up into the loft for the Christmas decorations and everything is covered in dust. Not only that, you’ve had to fight your way through piles of magazines and other junk that you can’t remember why you kept. Enough is enough. You need to give your loft a spring clean. Here’s how to tackle the job.

Sort Out the Clutter

Your first task to make clearing out your loft easier is sorting out what’s actually in there. Bring boxes and piles of papers or magazines down bit by bit and sort through them.

Be ruthless. Don’t be tempted to keep something ‘just in case.’ Ask yourself ‘will I use this in the next six months?” If the answer is no and it’s been in your loft for years, it’s probably not worth keeping.

Sort things into categories. We’d suggest:

  • Keep in the loft
  • Throw away
  • Give away
  • Keep somewhere else in the house
  • Things to sell

Spring Clean Tip: Deal With the Boxes

Left with lots of empty boxes after you give your loft a spring clean? If the boxes are still functional, keep them (but flatten them) or give them away to someone who needs them. Throw away ripped or mouldy boxes.

Get Cleaning

Hopefully, now you’ve had a good sort out, there’ll be space for you to walk around in. Now it’s time to clean. We’d suggest wearing a face mask when cleaning your loft so you don’t breathe in too much dust. Start by dusting the beam first. Get rid of any spider webs. Then get your vacuum out. A handheld model would be ideal. Give your loft a few spritzes of Febreze to get rid of any musty odours.

Spring Clean Tip: Check the Lightbulbs

If you have lightbulbs in your loft, check they are working. If you don’t, fit some. Having a decent light source makes it easier to give your loft a spring clean. Not only that, it can make you want to go in more often and make better use of your loft space.

Invest in a Good Ladder

Going up into the loft can be a risky business. Especially if you haven’t ventured up there in a while. Fitted loft ladders are the safest way to access your loft. However, if you haven’t converted your loft and you only go up there occasionally, getting a ladder fitted may not be worth it. 

If you don’t have a loft ladder installed, you can use a conventional ladder. A sturdy extension ladder will help you access your loft safely. Lean it against the loft opening. Remember that all the usual rules of safe ladder use apply. Don’t overreach or overload yourself and if in doubt, get someone to hold the ladder while you climb. When you’re done spring cleaning your loft, remember to put your ladder away. If it’s left out, it can cause an obstruction, and you definitely don’t want the kids climbing up there.

On the Lookout for a Spring Clean Ladder to Get Into the Loft?

Don’t need a fitted loft ladder but need some help getting into the loft? An extension ladder like our Pro-Trade Extension ladder is a perfect choice. It’s a professional-grade ladder you can use around the home or at work. Lightweight to carry but strong enough to provide stability and safety, it’s a great investment. Whether you want to give your loft a spring clean or get on top of those other DIY jobs, it will help you do it safely.

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