To some, Spring is an exciting time to get everything spic and span. To most, Spring is a dreaded moment in the year, because of the traditional “spring cleaning”. The practice of a spring cleaning is most commonly found in places with cold winters like we have in Colorado. It’s a thorough cleanse of the house after it has been mostly shut up for months. Dust and cobwebs tend to accumulate during winter, and winter wardrobes need to be sorted through and stored. It’s recommended to clean your carpets, curtains, windows, mattresses, and anything that can easily accumulate dust, mold, mites and other microscopic living beings that can affect people’s allergies. There are many ways to tackle your spring cleaning, you can even find useful checklists online. Let’s take a look at a few great tips for getting your spring cleaning going.
Ways to get your spring cleaning started
Room checklists
It’s easier if you get yourself organized with a simple to-do list.
Tip: Make a list per room so you don’t forget details and include important items like carpets, curtains, cushions, etc.
Tip: List the cleaning items you need and organize your cleaning by sections or days. One day you can dedicate to taking everything out of the closet and dusting in depth. Other days you can focus solely on cleaning the furniture and rugs.
De-cluttering
Start taking out everything from the closets, drawers, shelves and more start sorting your things to decide what stays and what goes. Clothes can be donated when in good shape, and any other items you might no longer use. It’s easy to keep stuff you will never use again, but don’t give in. Find a reuse, and recycle website or a charity to pass on your items.
Get the family involved
Get your kids and whole family involved in the clean up. This is a good habit to start practicing with even young children and this will also give your older children a sense of responsibility and ownership over their things. Teach them how to decide to give things away or when to keep them. Assign chores and specific tasks so they don’t feel frustrated with the endless cleaning.
Get your spring cleaning going by following these useful tips. Read more about tips on how to decorate your house: tips for mirror placing and learn about shower doors and their maintenance.