3/3/2022

Six Tips for Easy Spring Cleaning

Flowers are in bloom, the days are longer, and warm weather is welcoming spring cleaning. These six tips will help you fly through tasks quicker than the hummingbird outside your door.

Whether indoors or out, use this list to ready your home for the new season. 
 
Flowers are in bloom, the days are longer, and warm weather is welcoming spring cleaning. While few look forward to it, refreshing your abode for the months ahead can be easy and fun. These six tips will help you fly through tasks quicker than the hummingbird outside your door.
 
Be organized
 
A structured approach can make household cleaning look easy. Start by scheduling which days you will tackle each room. Then, create checklists to stay organized and remind yourself of to-dos that need extra care. Finally, see if any parts of the house are already in order – maybe your winter cleaning routine got part of the job done!
 
Declutter
 
Minimizing today can help you simplify life tomorrow. Assigning your extra items into trash, give away, put away, and store categories is an effective way of quickly clearing your space. Once you’ve determined what should go, be quick about it: no point wasting time before donating unneeded goods or planning your next yard sale.
 
Make it fun
 
Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be a bore! Get the household involved to get things done quicker and with some laughs along the way. Creating games, putting on music or an audiobook, and setting a fun reward for finishing can turn seasonal chores into family memories.
 
Remember the weather
 
While many will first think of things to do indoors, remember the climate creates outdoor work, too. Tackling items like cleaning the grill, prepping the patio, and storing winter items early will leave a spring in your step later on. As a treat, get new decor out to truly celebrate the changing of seasons!
 
Clean green
 
Now is a great time to take advantage of new ways of cleaning. For example, using natural cleaning combinations like steam cleaners, white distilled vinegar, baking soda, and hot water can help minimize more toxic chemical cleaners.
 
The flowers in bloom can also serve as a friendly reminder to think of the environment and consider green tech to bring home, such as rain barrels and Energy Star appliances.
 
Start new cleaning habits
 
Spring cleaning is a great opportunity to start strong cleaning habits for the year ahead. Think about what works best for you, the aspects of your household which need more care, and what can help. Don’t settle for the usual – live your house to the fullest!