The magnolias are blooming, the sun is shining, classes are almost finished… and my house is filthy dirty. Time for spring cleaning to commence!!! I’m actually a neat freak, so spring cleaning doesn’t terrify me. I like seeing my house get clean (there’s something particularly rewarding about cleaning a dirty house).
Sometimes though, it’s honestly worth just outsourcing your House cleaning to a professional. Let them take care of the grease and grime – giving you more time to spend with your family and friends.
Despite that, if you can’t afford to outsource it, the tasks can seem daunting at times. As such, it’s best to start with the right tools, such as vacuums for small rooms (more info here: https://homecleanexpert.com/best-vacuum-small-apartment/), mops, polish, a large vacuum for big spaces and others (more on that below).
1. Make a list.
Look around at what needs to be done and make a list. That way you can check items off the list and feel like you’re accomplishing something. This also helps me stay on track… and if I’m cleaning one thing and notice something else that needs to be done, I can add it to the list (rather than getting distracted).
2. Tackle one job at a time.
Don’t expect that the spring cleaning is going to take a day, especially if you have small kids in the house or another job. I try to set a goal of doing one job per day, or even one part of one job (like wash the walls upstairs) per day. Give yourself a couple weeks (or all of April) to finish your to-do list.
3. Make spring cleaning fun.
Turn on some music or an audio book while you work.
4. Get the children helping.
If you have kids, get them involved. My girls will help me dust or wash walls. They want to do what Mommy is doing! You might have to set some ground rules, though (like NO ONE washes the walls after Mommy has!) or do a little bit of teaching before getting started. Or it may be more fun to clean while they are at school or out with Daddy, so you can work in peace and quiet without little ones interrupting.
5. Find natural cleaning products.
I think this is important for the usual weekly cleaning chores, but even more important when you are doing a lot of extra cleaning. You don’t want to be coughing and wheezing from spraying cleaning products or dealing with dry, cracked hands because of harsh chemicals.
I recommend Norwex for chemical-free cleaning. You can use their EnviroCloth, window cloth, and mop to clean your entire house with just water. If you have carpets, the Carpet Stain-Buster is amazing. If there are bad scuffs and marks on your wall, the Micro Cleaning Hand Pads are awesome. For more of my favourite Norwex products, click here. (I’m an Independent Sales Consultant in Canada.)
How do you tackle spring cleaning?
4 Comments
Great ideas! And you know, I can get almost anything done if I have a good audio book to listen to!
Hi, nice to meet you:) I like cleaning… when I’m done;) I like your suggestions to get some structure and also make it a bit more fun, now i just have to get to it!
I love cleaning, too! But I approach it like a monkey swinging on vines through the jungle: “Time to clean the oven. First I better put away this thing. Oh, look, there’s a cobweb. And now I see how messy my broom closet is….” I appreciate your tips on how to not get distracted! Thanks!
Nan a.k.a. Granny Fabulosa
Great tips. I have never thought of getting an audio book for when I am cleaning. That would make the time pass so much faster!