We live in a rat race, constantly on the go, moving from one job to the next. We don't have time to do the important things, let alone clean the house. You're probably getting the kids ready for school, making food, working a full-time job, maintaining a relationship, and trying to catch up with your friends. With all this going on it's no wonder the home needs a bit of extra attention. Don't stress, because you're not alone - and we're here to help with the top 10 spring cleaning tips.
Getting organized is easy when you have a goal, a bit of guidance, and a few tricks up your sleeve.
Home organization made easy with these spring cleaning tips:
De-clutter
Schedule is your best friend
Walls & windows
Garage space spring-cleaning
Give personal items the boot
Dust and dust more
Purify the air
De-clutter
The winter was long and relentless, and you may have hoarded a few items throughout your house. It's time to declutter that! Start by removing everything you haven't used or won't need and remember that getting organized is easy with a storage unit.
Schedule is your best friend
A project like spring cleaning always seems less daunting when you break it into lots of little achievable tasks. Decide what areas of your home needs the most work and create a home organization schedule. Where you start is entirely your choice, but make sure you have a plan before you do!
Walls & windows
This could be one of the most neglected parts of home organization but one of the most important. Use warm water and an all-purpose cleaner. Dip a clean sponge in the water, then wring it dry and softly rub the walls.
Garage space spring-cleaning
You could have a garage filled with junk but are not utilizing the space properly. Our spring-cleaning tip is to use the walls to store tools, kayaks, or even bikes. Make hooks, chains, and ropes your mate a free up a lot of space.
Give old items the boot
Those clothes that have been in your wardrobe for 15 years and haven't seen the light of day need to go! Removing old and unused items is a massive part of getting organized and will make you feel free and clean.
Dust and dust more
Summer is near but that fan on your ceiling has probably been still for a good few month. Be sure to dust the top of this and other surfaces.
Purify the air
This step is especially important after dusting or moving items around your house. Spring cleaning can uplift all different sorts of grime and dirt. Using an air purifier to finish your home organization leaves your house feeling fresh and clean.
If you've read this list and still think spring cleaning is a daunting prospect, then we need to chat. Every year at shipshape organization we help people with that overwhelming feeling and transform homes for the better. Getting organized can be simple. Get in touch today!
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