It may not be spring yet, but it’s never too early to start thinking about spring cleaning! It may not sound like a lot of fun, but you may be surprised by how relieved you feel after doing it. In fact, spring cleaning is proven to be good for your mental health: The physical activity of cleaning produces endorphins, which can reduce stress, improve sleep, and boost your overall mood. Here are five tips for getting through your spring cleaning efficiently and effectively!
Start by Cleaning Room by Room, and Start With the Cabinets
Stay organized with your spring cleaning by going room by room. You can also create checklists that you can follow for each room. Pro tip – start with your drawers, closets, and cabinets. Once you’ve made room inside them by folding and/or donating what you don’t need, you’ll have room to put the excess items in your room into them! It’s harder to clean well if you can’t de-clutter your surfaces.
Organize and Declutter
Having unorganized clutter throughout your house can be the most difficult part about keeping it clean. A great way to confront clutter is by using the four container method: trash, donate, store, or put away. This will make the decluttering process much more effective.
Get Your Housemates Involved
If you live with family, roommates, your partner, or even children, it’s important to get your entire household involved in the spring cleaning process. Things always get done more quickly with an extra set of hands.
Take Weather Into Account
Some chores are seasonal, such as cleaning your grill or patio, turning on your sprinkler system, and storing winter clothes. You might even choose to switch up some decor or bedding to feel more appropriate for the season.
Avoid Purchasing New Items to Clean
Rather than shopping for new cleaning products, try to use what you have on hand: All you need is an all-purpose cleaner, windex, stainless steel cleaner, rubber gloves, and a microfiber cloth.