How to Give Your Home a Sparkling Spring Clean Makeover
The tradition of spring cleaning might be as old as the concept of houses themselves, but these days, why not give the annual chore a modern spin?
A clean home is a healthier home, and can sometimes even positively impact your home’s valuation in an appraisal.
Follow our tips below to simplify spring cleaning, save time and energy, and give your home a sparkling makeover in the process.
1. Make a plan
Don’t start until you’ve got a written strategy for how you’ll approach cleaning and sprucing up your home.
Allow you and your family sufficient time to get the job done. Spring cleaning the entire house can take a lot of energy and wear you out, so plan to spend a few weekends getting the job done.
2. Plan a room-by-room approach
Resist the urge to tackle your entire home at once. Plan out your strategy going room by room. Tackling one room at a time saves time and distracted, inefficient back-and-forth movement. Straighten and clean one room at a time. I always love tackling the kitchen down to the interior of the Refridgerator.
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3. Make sure you’ve got the right tools
Before you lift the first sponge, check to ensure you’ve got the tools you’ll need to complete the day’s assigned tasks.
Nothing’s worse than getting all the way to the floors and realizing you’re completely out of floor cleaner. Make a list before you start and check off your tools and cleaning supplies so you can get what you need before you begin.
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4. Start by clearing the clutter before you clean
MODULAR FILING CABINET
If you want to streamline your spring cleaning process, eliminate the clutter first. That way, you’ll have less to clean but you’ll also be able to visually assess every individual area of the room you’re working on and decide what needs to be done.
Once the clutter is cleared you will want a strategy on where to store items. From concealed cupboards, to filing cabinets to outdoor storage bins - organization is key!
We love concealed cabinetry to hide visual clutter. Or open shelving paired with baskets is great for items in constant use.
5. Start each cleaning session with the harder items first
It’s really tough to make a tired, overworked body keep going when your brain knows the hardest part is still ahead of you. Start with the hardest labor first, then move on to the easier tasks.
6. Check laundering instructions on special items
MULBERRY SILK PILLOWS
Your pillows, your mattress pads, your curtains, and more can and should all be laundered from time to time. Now’s a great time to take care of those jobs!
Make sure you’re familiar with the manufacturer’s washing and drying instructions before you begin. Include your laundry plan in your room-by-room written strategy.
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7. Get the whole family involved
No matter how young your children may be, if they can feed themselves, they can help with spring cleaning. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking you have to do it all yourself. Even very young children can help sort and put away toys. Make sure everyone who lives in your home shares the load.
8. Don’t forget the outside!
From your yard and garden to the grill on the deck, your home’s exterior needs a little seasonal TLC, just like its inside.
Set aside some time to scrub that grill, sweep off surfaces, and power wash your windows and siding.
And our favorite area, the garden. Keep it clean and Green! Fresh planting and even more important. We look to ARBER for offers on Plant Wellness Products to Nourish your Greenspaces.
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Now that your space is clean and clear and the garden is set. Why not add aonther element for evening entertaining? A firepit feature will add life to your newly refreshed outdoor space. Here are a selection of our favorites.
Ready, set, clean!
You don’t have to wait until spring to give your home a spring-clean makeover. You can also use these strategies to get your home ready for a fast home sale.
Either way, brightening up your home and clearing away the winter’s gloom can be a great way to create and welcome a brand new start.
As my Mom always used to say, “Out with the old, in with the new!” If you want new things to enter your life, you need to create the space. What are you going to make space for? I know what I am.
