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Spring Cleaning Made Easy--Eight Simple Ways to Breathe New Life into Your Home
Spring is the perfect time to tackle those cleaning items you've been putting off. So, get the family together and get cleaning!
1. Make a list.
Creating a list that details each room that needs attention (and what needs to be cleaned in each room) is the first step to ensuring that your home is as clean as possible from top to bottom.
2. Involve the whole family.
Give every member of the family their own list of items to clean. Turn the cleanup into a game by giving prizes (or other incentives) for different categories (e.g. "biggest helper" or "most attentive"). Set up a start time and establish expectations.
3. Tackle your cleanup one item at a time.
Rooms like kitchens and bathrooms often require more cleaning than an office or sitting room. Instead of attempting to clean an entire room at a time, break down your list into realistic efforts. Planning to clean out and scrub the refrigerator, disinfect the countertops, clean out the pantry and cupboards, clean the stove inside and out and scrub the microwave can be an overwhelming to do list--especially if you plan to do it all at once.
4. Store away those winter clothes.
Spring is a great time to store away any items that you won't need in the non-wintery months. Scarves, boots, gloves, and snow shovels are just a few of the many items that can be put away for now. Just make sure you keep a sweater or jacket on hand for the occasional chilly evening.
5. Use natural products whenever possible.
Using natural products is a much safer alternative to the usual roundup of toxic and poisonous cleaners. Not only are they gentler on your skin while cleaning, but they are also less threatening to children and pets.
6. Don't forget about the great outdoors.
Spring cleaning is the perfect time to prepare your deck, patio, or backyard for the warmer months ahead. Stain the deck, clear the patio, or plant some new flowers and you'll be ready for guests when the weather heats up.
7. Create extra storage where you need it.
One reason why clutter develops is because items have not been given an allotted space for storage. Provide a designated area for household items, children's shoes, cookbooks, etc. for when they are not in use. Plastic bins, durable metal shelving and wall hooks are all simple, low-cost solutions.
8. Maintain a clean home.
There are a lot of ways to stay on top of a clean home beyond the spring cleaning season and maintaining a clean home in the first place is probably the most effective. Tidying up once or twice a week is much less daunting than attempting to scour the entire house every season.
About the Author Laura Watkins is a contributing business writer for Goliath. Goliath is one of the Internet's largest collections of business research, news and information. Learn more about Goliath at http://goliath.ecnext.com.
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