Spring cleaning tips Dallas- Time has arrived and that means it’s time to declutter and clean your home! Many people try to avoid spring cleaning because it can be overwhelming, especially if they’ve skipped a year or two. But it doesn’t have to be an unbearable burden. Spring cleaning can be spread out over several days, structured around timing or tasks (whichever is most appropriate). Once you get started, it is easy to create your spick and span space! Read on for a few foundational tips for spring cleaning your home.
Make a Plan
When it comes to spring cleaning your home, organization is key. The best first step is to make a plan. A spring cleaning plan helps you prepare the tools and allot time for the tasks you will need to complete. Creating a spring cleaning checklist to help you declutter and clean your home will ensure ultimate success.
Assemble Your Tidying Tools
As part of your spring cleaning plan, ensure you have the tools and cleaning supplies you will need to get the job done. Take inventory of what you already have and what you need to secure before you get started. Choose your tools and supplies wisely, assessing the effectiveness and value—the best you can get will net you time and money in the long run.
Focus on One Room at a Time
Spring cleaning can feel very overwhelming when you think about it from a “whole house” standpoint. Shifting your perspective to approach the experience from room to room helps decrease that feeling. Targeting one room at a time will help you knock out your spring cleaning tasks more effectively and efficiently than moving between rooms.
Declutter First
It is important to declutter your home when spring cleaning time arrives. Removing clutter is necessary before you really can clean—you can’t clean anything if your stuff is getting in the way! Make sure you remove unwanted and unnecessary items before and during your process, so your home is both tidy and clean by the time your spring cleaning is complete.
Don’t Forget the Nooks and Crannies
You should remember that there are some things in your home that need to be cleaned regularly, but also some things that are overlooked—like the dirty areas behind home appliances, grimy exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathroom(s), dusty window blinds, etc. You don’t have to clean every nook and cranny all the time, but spring cleaning time is perfect for targeting areas and items that are rarely addressed so they get the attention they need.
Spring cleaning feels good once you get started—and even more so once you finish! Hopefully, these steps will help you take on your spring cleaning with ease and efficiency.
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Written by: Erika Mehlhaff
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