Spring Cleaning Made Simple: Three Tips for a Fresh, Organized Home
Spring cleaning season is here! I say this with joy and excitement—ready to clean under the beds, organize the garage, dust the ceiling fans, move the refrigerator, and sweep. For many people, though, spring cleaning can feel overwhelming and daunting, and simply knowing where to start can be half the battle.
The good news? With a little planning and the right tools, spring cleaning doesn’t have to be stressful. These three simple spring cleaning tips can make the process far more manageable—and even enjoyable.
Three Simple Spring Cleaning Tips That Work
Make a Plan
Start by creating a clear plan of action. List the tasks you want to accomplish in each room, estimate how much time each task will take, and decide who in the family will help. Breaking the process into smaller, manageable steps makes spring cleaning feel much less intimidating.
If you’re unsure where to begin, Organized Home offers free printable spring cleaning checklists that can help you stay focused and organized.
Make a Date
Yes—a date, though probably not a romantic one! Decide which weekend or weekday you’ll tackle your spring cleaning projects and get everyone involved. Enlisting the entire family ensures that everyone can mark their calendar and show up ready to help.
To keep everyone on track, consider using Cozi, an online family calendar with mobile apps that make scheduling and communication easy. With reminders in place, no one will have an excuse for skipping garage-cleaning duty this year.
Get Your Baskets and Supplies in Order
Once your plan is set and the date is on the calendar, organizing your cleaning supplies is essential. With the Get Clean® Starter Kit, you’ll have everything you need to clean your home from top to bottom—not just this year, but next year too. Plus, you’ll help keep 108 pounds of packaging waste out of landfills, making your spring cleaning more eco-friendly.
In addition to your Basic H2®, gather laundry baskets to collect items you plan to donate, recycle, or sell. As you move from room to room, place unused clothing, toys, tools, kitchen supplies, and pet items into the baskets. One of the most rewarding parts of spring cleaning is clearing out clutter and making space for what truly matters.
A Fresh Start for You and Your Home
Spring cleaning doesn’t have to feel like a dark cloud looming over your calendar each year. Instead, view it as an opportunity to spend time together as a family, refresh your living space, and give unused items a second life through donation.
Add some good music, open the windows for fresh air, and enjoy the process. When you’re finished, you’ll feel rejuvenated—and your home, yard, attic, and garage will be sparkling clean.
