Start the spring season off right, with a little spring cleaning! There are in fact, numerous health benefits of cleaning this season, and you'll definitely feel better with a fresh, clean space!
While everyone has their method for sprucing up their home, here are eight helpful spring cleaning tips and tricks to get you started:
Start with A List
To make your spring cleaning as organized as possible, begin by making a list of everything you want to clean and organize. This not only helps you remember what you want to do, but it will also help you remain on track! After creating your to-do list, you’ll feel even more accomplished as you cross tasks off.
Clean Room by Room
Instead of performing a little cleaning in the kitchen and then cleaning the bedroom, start cleaning room by room. Cleaning room by room instead of a bit here and there will increase efficiency in organization and time! Blueprint a fun map of your home, the order in which you will clean each room, and make it happen.
Focus on Decluttering Your Home
Clutter is one of the most significant barriers to cleaning. It even acts against clear thinking! Consider these tips while working through each part of your home:
Less clutter means less stress in your life. Couldn't we all use that?
Replace Air Filters
In Austin, late spring and early summer can be extremely humid, so you'll probably turn on the air conditioning. Don't get caught with a dirty air filter and no A/C in the Texas heat! While your air conditioning unit is running at full capacity, you want to enjoy high indoor air quality without worrying about breathing in dust particles and allergens.
Always Work from Top to Bottom
Who doesn’t love a good system?! When considering how to spring clean your home, we suggest beginning at the top and working your way down. This will force debris downward and save you from having to re-dust or re-clean your space. If you have a vacuum with an extension hose, use it first to remove cobwebs and dust from your ceilings and fans. Next, dust your furniture and other items before vacuuming all the dust and dirt off your flooring—you’ll save so much time!
Think Green When You Spring Clean
The spring season is full of shades of green—your cleaning cabinet should be full of green (products), too! One of the best green products for spring cleaning is a steam cleaner. It’s great for cleaning your microwave, tile, hard floors, kitchen appliances, bathrooms, and outdoor places. Steam cleaners are 100% natural and chemical-free because they employ hot water vapor.
If you don't have a steam cleaner, one of the most effective natural cleaning combos is white distilled vinegar, baking soda, and water. These cleaning ingredients are inexpensive, non-toxic, and have been used for years.
Protect Yourself
Cleaning will most likely unsettle winter dust on furniture and fixtures. If you have allergies or use harsh cleaners, take an extra minute to read the labels. Use rubber gloves, masks, scarves, or hair nets for safe spring cleaning. Protective clothes will help protect against skin irritations and allergic reactions.
Establish a Fresh Tone
If your home feels gloomy and heavy, you can make changes to make it light and fresh for the new season! Adding new colored pillows or art is a terrific way to brighten your home. Other ways to prepare your rooms for spring and warmer weather include replacing bedding, towels, table linens, and even window treatments.
With top-tier builders and countless floor plans, spring cleaning will be a breeze when you choose your dream home in Lariat! Join our interest and receive our newsletters with updates on future available homes, neighborhood news, and upcoming events!