Tips to Make Your Spring Cleaning a Breeze

Although it may not feel like it with all the snow and bitter cold we’ve had lately, spring is just around the corner!

We are all looking forward to the better weather and longer days of course, but another spring tradition is coming as well: Spring cleaning!

Those first few warmer days are the perfect time to open up the windows and clean and freshen up your home in a variety of ways to get ready for spring and summer. For some people, where to begin with spring cleaning is confusing. Here are some basic tips to help you get started.

Get the family involved

Any whole house project, including spring cleaning, is better when everyone pitches in. Not only is it a productive way to spend time together, but it can make the work go faster and be more thorough. Everyone can be responsible for certain areas of the house or work together to clean and declutter bigger spaces like the living room, basement, and garage. There are many cleaning checklists like this one available online that are helpful in divvying up the tasks as well.

Use the room by room approach

When cleaning and organizing the whole house, it’s helpful to emphasize one room at a time. Even if you divide up the chores among family members, make sure each room gets the full attention it needs. This is an effective way to deep clean and helps make sure that nothing is neglected. Open up the windows and doors if you can. This will help carry all the dust you dislodge from cleaning and decluttering right out of the house and will also air out each room too. Spring cleaning is the perfect time to deodorize your home with fresh air.

Tackle some outdoor tasks

If you’re doing your spring cleaning on a nice weather day, take advantage of the opportunity to get some work done outside too. If you use this time for things like cleaning your exterior windows, patio, outdoor furniture, and grills, you won’t have to worry about it later and can start enjoying your outdoor spaces even sooner.

These are just a few simple ideas to help your spring cleaning along more smoothly. For more great tips on and to find the tools to get your cleaning done, visit our website or call us at 815-288-7841.

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Dixon, IL 61021