As winter comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to switch into spring cleaning mode and recognize the fresh opportunities this season can bring. Dust off those cobwebs, de-clutter and decide on getting rid of any items that may no longer be useful to you and your family. Applying these tips and tricks will make your home look fresh and clean in no time.
Make a Checklist
The first step when embarking on your spring cleaning journey is to create a spring cleaning checklist. This list will ensure you stay on track and accomplish every step in the process. If there are parts of your home, or life, that you have neglected more than others, now is the time to move those to the top of your to-do list! It’s best to craft your list based on priority level along with corresponding rooms within your property. By separating your list into different rooms, you’ll be able to stay as organized as possible before moving from one area to the next. Be sure to complete each cleaning task thoroughly before crossing it off your list.
Organize Your Finances
Another important element of spring cleaning is organizing your finances. Setting aside dedicated time to sift through your online bills, payments, budget and future plans will ensure your finances are on the right track for the year ahead. While you’re at it, invest in tab dividers to organize your bills in a dedicated drawer or filing cabinet in your home office. This will allow you to keep track of your most important documents needed throughout all of life’s phases, making it easier to reorganize when the time is right.
Break It Down Into Rooms — Baby Steps!
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when evaluating your daunting cleaning project, especially when looking at your home as a whole. Take it one room at a time and give yourself space to complete this project stress free. Refer to your checklist to decide where to begin. For example, if you’re starting with the primary- bedroom, be sure to go through drawers to get rid of unwanted items to help ease the clutter. Donate or sell items that no longer bring value to your home to open some useful space. Facebook Marketplace, eBay and Poshmark are great sites to make some extra money online by selling your used goods. Once you have de-cluttered your rooms, reorganized your drawers and closet, create labels to keep everything in the right place. This will consolidate your efforts while holding you and your family accountable.
When deep cleaning your home, make sure to get all the nooks and crannies of your home that you might normally miss in a routine clean. Prioritize those tough to reach spots in the bathroom, laundry room, mud room and your garage. Spring is also the right time to dust off the lampshades, including any paintings you haven’t touched in a while, windowsills and air vents. Try to clean behind your washer and dryer– a place most of us forget exists! Take account of everything in your home and look for any updates or fixes that need to be made to better organize your property.
Perform Routine Maintenance Checks
When cleaning your home, now is the best time to conduct inspections that you might normally forget. Check and replace all of the batteries in your smoke detectors. Next, check your appliances to make sure everything is running smoothly. When reviewing these appliances, check for any flaws from natural wear and tear. Perhaps these flaws can be covered under your home warranty plan if you have invested in one. If you’re asking yourself, “what is a home warranty and what does it entail?,” revisit your mortgage and documents to see what’s covered in your home. You may be able to repair or replace the appliance or system if the damage is covered, saving you money in the long run. Some potentially covered systems include your HVAC system, dishwasher, and even your garage door opener.
Now that you have a game plan for your spring cleaning, you can begin to feel more at ease. Getting started on these projects right now will put you in a perfect position to get reorganized in time for spring.
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