The flowers are blooming, the sun is coming out, and you can smell the pollen in the air – spring is here! If you’re like me, you feel the need to deep clean and organize your entire house this time of year. Keep on reading for a few tips on how to maximize your spring cleaning motivation!
1. Declutter
One thing that always makes me feel refreshed and renewed is decluttering! Take a comb through each room and create a keep, donate, and trash pile. Haven’t worn a shirt in the past few years, time to donate! Found an old, muddy pair of shoes, throw them in the trash! Look inward and really take the time to consider if an item is necessary to keep. Once you declutter your spaces, it will be much easier to clean and organize!
2. Organization is Key
Now that you have decluttered your items in your home, it’s time to re-organize! Take a step back and assess how you want to set up your space. Think about groupings of like items and how accessible you need them to be. If needed, purchase baskets or bins to cleanly separate your items. Label them for even better accessibility! Having a clean and organized room where everything has a place will be helpful in keeping the area clean past springtime.
3. Final Polish
With everything having a home, time to clean the space! Dust off the dust bunnies, vacuum, and mop the floor. Wipe down surfaces and wash furniture covers and pillows. Clean out the fridge and oven and the inside of your kitchen cabinets. Wipe down your mirrors and windows, let that sunshine in!
4. Establish New Cleaning Habits
Now that you are working with a clean slate, try to establish a new cleaning habit to keep the space clean throughout the year! Make life easier for yourself by creating a feasible cleaning schedule and select easy all-purpose cleaning supplies that you can use in multiple spaces. When creating a cleaning schedule, ensure that it is realistic and concise. Just a few check boxes a day can help you maintain the clean feel.