The worst part about Spring is spring cleaning. I know it takes a while, but if you get your family to help out, it’s not all that bad. Plus, I have the tips you need to get started and done as quickly as possible.
Make A Chore List
Start by determining what you need to do and who’s going to do it. Every room needs to be cleaned along with outdoor tasks such as windows and patio. Kids can take on their own rooms and your spouse can take on the outdoors. Divide out chores however works best for your family.
Get Rid Of Clutter
Don’t clean a thing until you go through every room and get rid of excess clutter. Throw out those old magazines, donate toys your kids don’t want anymore and clear a path under beds. Getting rid of clutter now makes it easier to clean later.
Gather Supplies
You’ll save hours if you gather all your supplies now. All-purpose cleaners are great, especially if they’re safe for all surfaces. If you don’t want chemicals, opt for natural cleaners such as vinegar and baking soda. Have plenty of microfiber dusting cloths on hand. Mops that don’t use buckets are also a major plus and easier to use.
Tackle One Room At A Time
I always feel overwhelmed when I realize how much I have to do. When I put on some music and just focus on one room, it’s a lot easier. Start with the big things first such as vacuuming, dusting and mopping. I usually go from top to bottom in a room. For instance, clean your ceiling fan and dust around curtain tops before dusting shelves and vacuuming the floors. This makes sure you don’t fill your clean floors with dust.
Spread out your spring cleaning over an entire week. Set a schedule and only work on certain rooms or chores each day. Doing this means you finish cleaning in just a few hours a day.
That makes things seem a bit easier, right? Have you started spring cleaning yet?
I never did any spring cleaning last year, so I have a lot of making up to do this year.
These are all great tips! I can’t wait to delve into my spring cleaning!
I am still in the de-clutter stage. It is an ongoing process for me 🙂
You and me both!
I love de cluttering! The time of year is great for getting rid of things you don’t need.
I have been trying for a couple of years to get rid of things I either do not use-no longer wear or just do not want anymore! Maybe this spring I will be able to finish it all–then I can get in and really clean (if my cat allows it!)
It can get so overwhelming! I need to try to break it down and assign some of the chores to my kids to help!
Definitely! Get the kiddos to help. I wish mine was old enough. Otherwise I would be putting her to work. Ha!
I definitely stick with one room at a time. I try to schedule one room a day to make things more manageable.
I have to go one room at a time too or I am way too overwhelmed to do a thing! A list is something I need too!
I really like this list! The clutter seems to be getting the best of me right now. I feel like we need to have a garage sale! Or something to get rid of all the stuff we don’t need!
Great tips! I’ve been making garbage bags full of donations as I declutter our house.
Taking it one room at a time is KEY for me. If I try to do more than one at a time I get stressed SO easily lol!
I’ve already began my Spring Cleaning. My best tip is to take it in stages .. make a list and take it one room/project at a time instead of trying to do it all
How about you come over my house and help me…is that an option? Thanks for the informative post! x!
Thanks for all the great tips! I opt for all natural cleaners too.
We’ve been spring cleaning all month. We take one room a weekend and it’s looking good.
One room a weekend sounds good to me. I should clean like that.
Good tips! You may have inspired me to actually start my spring cleaning!
I always tackle one room at a time, otherwise I don’t finish any of the rooms!
Great tips! I always find things to donate.
I’ve been doing all of these things- Exhausted!
Getting rid of clutter is something we are working on right now. It is good to have a plan when you are undertaking such a task.
It is something to get is a spring cleaning rampage. Worth it tho.
So this is very timely – I am spring cleaning starting this weekend
Ive been getting the urge to spring clean for about a month now, these will be great to add to cleaning supplies! Thanks for the tips!
Great tips! Spring cleaning can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be.
I think tackling one room at a time is key. That has always been my approach and its awesome.
I am just starting my spring cleaning. I will have to make up a chore list for the kids to help.
Getting rid of the clutter needs to be at the top of my list!
Yes! We do this and it really works! I especially use baking soda and vinegar for the stuck on mess after I bake something. Works great!
I am in the process right now of spring cleaning this house. I had to make a list or I’d be lost.