Spring Cleaning Tips

Most people dread deep cleaning and de-cluttering their home. But, there’s no better time than spring to lighten and brighten your space after the heavy winter months. Keep reading for some tips.

Closets Three words: keep, donate, discard. The most efficient way to tackle your closet is to first remove every article of clothing and other items (accessories, hats, bags, etc). Decide whether you want to keep it in your closet, donate it, or trash/recycle it. The rule of thumb with clothes is that if you haven’t worn it in the last 12 months, you probably won't wear it, and so shouldn’t keep it. Ultimately, you choose what to keep, what to donate to family or charity, and what to recycle. Once you have completed the sorting, it’s time to add all the items in the keep pile back into your closet. To stay organized, hang clothes by color or sleeve length, or any other system that works best for you. By doing this, you’ve not only cleaned out your closet, but also organized it!

Indoors Now that the closets are clean and neat, it's time to tackle the rest of the house. Get out your tools (duster, mop, vacuum, etc) and get to work! While you’re cleaning, take inventory of all of the furniture in your home. If you no longer want these items, or if they don’t work with your décor, donate or recycle them. It clears up space and potentially makes room for new items. In addition to cleaning your floors and furniture pieces, don’t forget one of the most neglected parts of a home – the walls! Take a damp cloth or towel and wipe down those walls. Also, make sure your air filters are replaced regularly and vents are properly cleaned. 

Outdoors Your house is clean! What about your outdoor space? While you’re in cleaning mode, make sure your backyard, patio, balcony, and/or porch is also included in your spring cleaning routine. Mow the grass, tend to the garden, clean the pool/Jacuzzi, pressure-wash the driveway, wipe down the outdoor furniture, wash the windows, and clean or organize the garage and whatever else you like. The goal is to clean your home from the inside out. You could do this all yourself, or hire a cleaning company to do it for you. Either way, your home will be in sparkling condition and ready for you to enjoy in the coming warmer months.

Have you started spring cleaning your home?