Early spring cleaning ensures the fresh start of the new season. With social distancing and isolation due to the pandemic, you might as well get around to tidying up your indoor and outdoor spaces. Although it may sound like a total drag, spring cleaning doesn’t have to be too hard and exhausting. Plus, the results are always rewarding.
What is the best way to spring clean your house and feel great doing it? We hope our practical guide will help you find the answer to these questions.
1. Plan your spring house cleaning
If you live in a house or even in an apartment it is a good idea to set aside an entire weekend for spring cleaning. Give yourself enough time, so that you can work without rushing and getting tired. Plan your cleaning activities – tackle the big stuff first and clear the clutter first.
2. Clear the clutter
Clutter is can cause stress and overwhelm, so keep it to a minimum. Store away all the items lying around in your home or garden or discard the ones you will not be using anymore. Sell or give away all the things you don’t want to keep. Sort out your shed or garage and make storage space for your belongings. Make your home clutter-free and enjoy the liberating feeling. Cleaning an organized house is so much easier because you don’t need to be fighting with all the clutter.
3. Pick your products
Even before starting your spring-fresh cleaning think about the products you will use. This is especially important if you have people with allergies or small children who are sensitive to the chemicals. Get some natural cleaning products or make them yourself to ensure the safety of your family. If you prefer green cleaning products you can make many variations with ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.
4. Clean the windows
The next step is to make your windows sparkle. They are an important part of your home’s exterior. You can clean the windows very well with some vinegar and water using a microfiber cloth. This will prevent the glass from fogging up. Baking soda, lemon juice and vinegar are simple but powerful ingredients that can clean and freshen your home.
5. Don’t forget the yard
Nothing brings out the beauty of your home like a well-maintained garden. So, don’t forget the spring cleaning outside, this is a great opportunity to enjoy the first spring sun and warmth. Prepare your yard for the coming summer by cleaning it up. Your yard can be the perfect venue for barbecues and cocktail parties. Get rid of leaves and weeds, clean the pool, trim the grass, scrub the patio and get ready for outdoor activities.
Spring is in the air, so you might as well take this opportunity to make your home and garden stand out. Keep these practical tips in mind and you will be up and ready to celebrate the coming season from a clean and sparkling home.
Tidying up your living spaces comes with its own challenges. That said, if you are prepared things will go a lot more easily and you may even enjoy the spring cleaning.
