Spring Cleaning Your Home

What is Spring Cleaning?

Spring cleaning is all about giving your home a fresh start for a new season. Not only does it make your home feel more inviting, but it also helps to maintain a healthy and stress-free environment. A thorough cleanup includes areas you do not clean on a regular basis, such as cleaning beneath carpets and furnishing, on top of bookshelves, cabinets, baseboards, ceiling fans, toilets, inside the refrigerator, windows etc.

When should Spring Cleaning start?

A good time to start is March 20th, the first day of spring! Spring-cleaning should be a positive process following the transition of winter to spring. There are many personal benefits to Spring Cleaning.

• It can lighten your mood. Help eliminate stress by having an organized environment.
• It can help improve your health; a good spring cleaning can help you breathe better by eliminating allergens.
• It can help increase productivity. Cleaning and decluttering your home can save you time. Clutter makes it difficult for the brain to filter information.
• It’s good exercise! The more you move, the more calories you'll burn — and you'll reduce fatigue and increase your overall energy levels in the process.
• It will make you feel good about yourself. Spring is all about new beginnings. Take it upon yourself to use the changing of seasons to create change in yourself.

How to get your Spring Cleaning done

The old saying, "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time!" is exactly how you should approach spring cleaning.

You don’t have to get all your spring cleaning done in a day or a weekend. Instead, you might find it’s best to break it down into smaller, more manageable tasks. Tackle one room at a time or pick a specific area to work on each day. It's all about breaking big to-dos down into manageable tasks.

What supplies do you need for Spring Cleaning?

If possible, try to opt for eco-friendly cleaning products to limit the use of harmful chemicals in your home. This may be an important consideration if you have pets, allergies, or a home with children.

Many experts recommend multiple types of products to do your spring cleaning: a multi-surface cleaner, a carpet cleaner, mold and mildew remover, oven cleaner, floor cleaner, wood cleaner, plus your cleaning tools, like microfiber cloths, extendable duster, mop and bucket, and a vacuum cleaner.

…..OR you could just use the Quick ‘n Brite Super Shot Multi-Purpose cleaner that will replace every cleaner on the list above AND is also an eco-friendly cleaner and safe to use in homes with children and pets.

Here are a few helpful cleaning tips.

• Always work from top to bottom; When you think about how to spring clean your home, it’s important to start from the ceiling down.
• Don’t forget walls and windows; People almost always clean their floors, but they typically forget about walls and windows. Not all dust settles on the floor and other surfaces. You can brighten up rooms by removing dust and residue from your walls, especially if you have a lighter color paint.
• Think Green when you Spring Clean; You want to start spring off on a clean note, so don’t expose yourself to harsh chemicals and toxins. Avoid those nasty chemical fumes.
• Refresh your washing machine; A dirty washing machine can keep your clothes from getting fully clean.
• Dust your plants: Leaves can collect dust and need to be wiped. This is good for you and the plant since dust-free fronds will help the plant absorb sunlight more effectively.
• Declutter as you go; Studies show that a disorganized home adds to your stress level. It signals to your brain that work isn’t done. Dust and organize your home office and closets, You may be surprised how great you feel after you eliminate unnecessary clutter from your home.
• Clean the outside of your home; Cleaning your windows from the outside will make a huge difference on the inside of your home, it's also important clean your front door, walkways, entryway, and garage, as well.

This is just Part 1 of our 3-part Spring Cleaning series. Next week we will share a spring-cleaning checklist along with more helpful cleaning tips to make this bog job a lot easier to handle.