Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks
Many homeowners participate in a yearly ritual of spring cleaning. While tidying up and general cleaning might be a daily or weekly occurrence, a thorough scrubbing of the entire home can be a great way to start out the year. For some people spring cleaning is a day-long activity, while others spend a full week organizing the contents of their home, polishing items and donating old clothing. For some helpful tips and tricks on spring cleaning, follow this guide to tackle the entire home and leave it spotless.
Sort and Toss: Before any cleaning actually occurs, it is recommended to spend a day sorting through everything you already own. Most homes get cluttered after a few months, and certainly after a year, thanks to an accumulation of items. Start with drawers of paperwork, and file or throw away stacks that have been ignored for months. Another big place to start is with the closet, where there might be piles of clothing that are never worn. Consider donating it to charity if you never wear certain items anymore. Not only does this mean your home is less cluttered, but it also means that you have less to organize and tidy each day, and have more space for storage. If you find that you have lots of large items you rarely use, consider renting out a storage unit to keep them for most of the year.
Storage: A key step in getting organized for a thorough spring cleaning is ensuring you have a place to store or keep things while you are cleaning. You can clear out a space in a garage or basement if you have one, if the floor is dirty consider putting a large blanket or tarp down first – try to make sure you keep all items organized and easily accessible. Another option is to use self storage as a short term aid while you are cleaning or as a way to create more room for the things you need access to or need to use more often. You can consider storing seasonal decorations, furniture and/or clothing to get rid of some clutter and make the cleaning process, not only easier, but maintenance easier as well.