How to Tackle Spring Cleaning

Deep Cleaning your home in the spring has many benefits including removing dirt, allergens, and germs. Studies have also shown that a clean house leads to more happiness and less anxiety. Whether you choose to tackle it one room at a time or one project at a time like cleaning all the windows for example, you should find what works for you and stick with it.

Here are some simple tricks to make your job easier.

• Make a plan. Figure out how much time you have to spend and break that down into actionable items.
• Write your schedule down. Checking items off of your list will help motivate you to keep going.
• Always start from the top of the room down. Making vacuuming or sweeping the last step will prevent you from having to do it twice.
• Put together a bucket with your cleaning supplies so that your not running from room to room searching for them. Some items you may want to consider are:
  • Rubber Gloves
  • Bucket
  • All-purpose Cleaner
  • Vinegar and Baking Soda
  • Window Cleaner
  • Paper Towels and/or rags
    
  • Different sized scrub brushes or toothbrush
  • squeegee
  • Dust pan with brush
  • Lint Roller
  • Sponges
• De-clutter first so there is less to clean
• Empty your vacuum
• Organize as you go. You may want to carry a laundry basket with you to collect items that belong in other rooms to put them away as you go.