The flowers are just starting to bloom. The leaves are returning to the trees. The sun’s out later and later each day. It’s a sure sign that spring is in the air. Everything is new again. Spring is the perfect time of year to get organized. Start with your home. Get rid of the clutter and let spring in. Get moving with these quick and easy tips for spring cleaning!
Turn Over a New Leaf: Spring Cleaning Tools
When it comes to cleaning your home, don’t worry about all that fancy equipment people talk about nowadays. All you need is some good old fashioned house tools, and a great attitude. You can even go green for spring and make your own eco-friendly household cleaners. Checkout my quick and simple go-to list for spring cleaning essentials:
- gloves
- broom
- duster
- mop
- disinfectant spray/wipes
- cleaning towels
- garbage bin
That’s all you need to get moving and welcome spring into your home!
Spring to Life: Declutter Your Home
Give your home a deep clean. Tackle one room at a time. Start with the smaller ones, then work your way up to the big ones. You can even get rid of untouched canned food that’s been sitting in your cabinets for months. Donate those to your local food bank. Give that mountain of magazines a new life by upcycling it or donating the mags to your local library. Worried about making room for your new spring clothes? Take it from organizational and storage expert, Laura McHolm, when it comes to shopping, get rid of an old item for every new item. This way you’re never worried about finding space.
Swing into Spring: Get Organized
Organization is key when it comes to spring cleaning. There are plenty of ways to make organization less daunting. Anyone who’s ever lived in a tiny apartment knows how hard it is to keep all your stuff in one place. Have no fear! The solution is here! In the form of storage bins. Bed raisers are great for creating space where there wasn’t too much to begin with. After trying all of these life hacks, if you find you still have too much stuff, you can always make a trip to your favorite local charity. Donating is a great way to ensure your belongings will get the most and best use possible.
How do you plan to welcome spring? Tell me about it in the comments section below!