Simple tips to make spring cleaning easier

There are only 24 hours in a day and we need to cram family, career, and everything else in between those hours. With all these hustle and bustle, one can only do so much. Usually, only basic cleaning jobs such as vacuuming and dusting gets done.

Over time, dirt, dust, moulds, and grime accumulate among crevices and other hard to reach areas of your house. Your cabinets, shelves, closets and wardrobe get disorganised. Curtains and blinds need to be cleaned. To keep your house in tip-top shape, a yearly spring cleaning is in order.

At least once a year, you need to set aside time and give your house a thorough cleaning. There are no hard and fast rules for spring cleaning. Most people do it in the spring time just right after the cold winter months. It’s a big project and normally take days or even a week or two to finish. There are a number of ways to tackle this. In this article, we will show you how you can approach this task in a more efficient and less time-consuming way.

Here a few tips to make this task as painless as possible.

• Take a good look around the house and decide where you want to start and how you want to do it. Do you want to clean the living room first and move on to the kitchen? Or do you want to start by changing the curtains and cleaning the windows?

• Divide and conquer. Spring cleaning is a huge task and most times, you will get sidetracked as you see other areas that need to be cleaned out and organised. This is where your family comes in. Getting help from other members of the household will certainly make this easier. You can ask your husband to take care of the garage and the garden. Even school aged children can help out by sorting out books and toys that you can donate to charities.

• Now is the best time to declutter. You probably have so many things that you really don’t need. Donate, recycle, or toss out things and clothes that haven’t been used in the past 6 months. Holding on to so many things will only mean more things to pick up and organise. A house full of junk and knick knacks also leads to distraction which means less time for you to accomplish your daily tasks.

• Stock up on supplies. Once you get started, it would be best to have everything handy. Make a list of the things that you normally use for spring cleaning. You probably have your own favorite brands. Just remember to read the label and make sure all your cleaning products are safe to use.

• Despite regular vacuuming, mopping and dusting, dirt and dust will still accumulate on your ceilings, walls, doors, and windows. Now is the best time to bring back their shine and luster by giving it a thorough washing or scrubbing, or wiping it down completely to remove dirt and grime.

• As you go from room to room and cleaning your house from top to bottom, you will notice things that need repairs. Take note of these things such as a creaking floorboard, a lamp bulb that needs to be replaced or peeling paint on your porch. These small things can lead to bigger problems in the future so it’s best to handle the repairs immediately.

• Get professional help. Certain cleaning jobs require help from expert cleaners such as carpet, upholstery, and window cleaning. They are properly trained and have sufficient experience doing these types of tasks. They also have the appropriate cleaning tools and materials.

A clean and organised house is good for your health and your soul. It reduces allergies, gets rid of pests that cause diseases, lowers the risk of injuries, lessens your stress, and improves your overall well-being. Whether it’s spring time or not, if you feel the urge to clean the house, do it. Or if you want to just sit back and relax, you can contact a housekeeper who can take over cleaning for you.