Four ways to make spring cleaning easier

Believe it or not, it’s already time to start thinking about spring cleaning! The act of spring cleaning might seem a bit cliche, but let’s be honest – it’s essential to have a spring cleaning system in place if you want to set yourself up for success as you head into the warm-weather months.

After a long and dreary few months of staying cooped up inside and waiting out the cold, it can feel like the walls are beginning to close in on you. When the cozy begins to feel claustrophobic, it’s time for a change. Cleaning your space and saying yes to a fresh start could be just the thing you need!

And the good news? While it can be intimidating, it doesn’t have to feel like a chore.

I’m so excited to share a few of my spring cleaning tips with you today that make the process so much easier – and even fun! Steal one, steal them all! Trust me – having a good cleaning system in place will change the game.

What is spring cleaning?

If you didn’t grow up spending your spring sweeping out the halls and stashing the flannel sheets away for the winter, the whole concept of spring cleaning might feel a bit foreign to you. But I want to let you in on a little secret - it’s so much less complicated than you might think.

There’s no wrong or right way to spring clean your home. It’s all about finding a spring cleaning system that works for you and your needs. It can be as light or as intensive as you want – at the end of the day, spring cleaning is just about freshening up your home and helping you head into the new season with a clean slate.

After all – spring is the time of year where everything is made new again. Why shouldn’t your house get a facelift, too?

Let spring cleaning be a time to declutter spaces that aren’t serving you well and freshen up the parts of your home that need some extra TLC. You’ll feel so much better stepping into the spring in a space that works for you and your family.

My top spring cleaning tips

As a professional organizer, spring cleaning is one of my favorite times of the year! I love having the opportunity to tackle spaces in my home that need to be reorganized as well as helping my clients take control of their chaos. 

Read on if you’re looking for a few spring cleaning tips to help you get started. Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be a chore! It’s actually a lot of fun – and I’m here to show you how really enjoy building out a cleaning system and freshening up your home.

#1 - Blast music…or a podcast…to make spring cleaning more fun!

I don’t know about you, but turning on a good playlist tends to get me pumped to clean and organize. Not only is music a mood booster, but it also makes the sometimes long task of spring cleaning go by much quicker. So whether it’s pop, classic rock, or whatever you love to listen to, try cranking up the music and cranking out that cleaning! 

Not one for a jam sesh? Maybe tune into a podcast instead. I’m a BIG podcast girl - I listen to ones on so many different topics, from entrepreneurship to pop culture to real estate investing and everything in between - and I love that I can learn or laugh while I get my spring cleaning done! Making your projects enjoyable is always one of my top spring cleaning tips. 

#2 - Clean room by room to simplify your spring cleaning

The most effective way to accomplish a big cleaning project, such as spring cleaning your whole house, is to take it room by room. Like other big tasks, breaking down the overarching goal into a cleaning system built up of smaller, more manageable to dos makes it less overwhelming. 

Think about it… looking at spring cleaning as “cleaning the entire house” is pretty intimidating. Instead, think about deep cleaning the kitchen one day, the bedroom the next, the bathroom the day after, etc. Sounds easier, right?!

Learning about your personal productivity system will also help you be more efficient in your spring cleaning. After all – you deserve a plan that works for you!

#3 - Download a checklist so your spring cleaning to dos are laid out for you

Tackling a major task like spring cleaning often requires a game plan. There are some great cleaning checklists online, in which you’ll see all the possible different spring cleaning tips and to dos – such as steaming the baseboards, wiping the refrigerator drawers, etc. – in one spot, helping you stay on track and not skip over anything important. If you’re more of a paper and pen kind of person, you can purchase a physical cleaning checklist.

Of course, you can make your own, too, but downloading one and just prioritizing whatever applies to you can save you a little extra time. No matter what, the most important thing is to find and use a checklist that is realistic and works for YOU.

#4 - Get the household involved in the fun

If spring cleaning is making you feel overwhelmed, try getting the household involved! Whether it’s your significant other, kids, or roommates, having a few extra hands is always helpful.

I recommend delegating roles to each member of the household. That way, everyone has a clear-cut idea of what they’re responsible for getting done, making spring cleaning that much more efficient.

And yes…kiddos are included in that recommendation! You’d be surprised at how helpful they can be. Throwing music on, turning cleaning into a type of “game,” or establishing a reward can make it more fun for the young ones. Just make sure their responsibilities are appropriate for their age.

Spring cleaning is a big undertaking, but it’s so worth it in the end. Nothing beats the feeling of starting the season off with a fresh, clean, and organized space! So go easy on yourself, break things up into a cleaning system of smaller tasks, and within no time, your home will be ready for the new season.

To figure out how you’re best motivated, develop a plan to get your spring cleaning done, and receive personalized spring cleaning tips, book a power hour with me.

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