How to Spruce Up Your Home for Spring

Spruce up your home for spring with these ideas!

When the sun comes out and the flowers are blooming, it’s a lovely reminder that spring is finally upon us! Along with this beautiful season comes the responsibility of spring cleaning. We understand not everyone loves to clean, and while the idea of cleaning your entire home can sound as much fun as paying your taxes, there are less stressful ways to take on this task. We offer some tips to help get you started.

Create a New Cleaning Routine

After a year of Covid, most of us value proper cleaning and sanitation practices more than ever before. Taking on spring cleaning is a wonderful time to do a deep clean and then adopt a lighter continuous routine that works best for you. Try using a weekly printed or electronic chore checklist, such as this one from Better Homes & Gardens to help sprue up your home for spring. Also, use this as a great opportunity to spend time with everyone in your household. Cleaning will go by much faster and be more fun when your kids and spouse are involved!

Organize and Clean One Room at Time

Instead of focusing on your home as a whole, spend a reasonable amount of time on each room and then move on. This will allow you to systematically clear clutter and then do a deep clean without creating a mess throughout the house. When clearing out clutter, decide what is staying and what is getting donated. Try to follow your initial gut reaction on whether to keep or dispose of an item. If it makes you happy, keep it. If you know deep down that it will continue to collect dust, get rid of it! Now that you have gone through all of the rooms individually, it will be much easier to create a cleaning schedule for each space.

Don't Go Overboard on Cleaning Supplies

If you are needing to purchase cleaning products, consider sticking to a few items and brands that you can really trust. Adding too many cleaning supplies to your inventory will only cause more clutter. The items you choose should cover the majority of the surfaces in your home. You can then collect other specialty cleaning supplies only as needed. Also, be aware of allergens in the air from dust and pet hair. A great item to have on hand for this issue is an air purifier such as this allergen remover from Honeywell.

To Spruce Up Your Home for Spring, Don't Forget Outdoor Chores

As the weather continues to warm, be sure to start your outdoor chores and seasonal upkeep. Take care of cleaning the grill, prepping the patio, tending to your garden, and mowing your lawn. Finally, pull out your spring items and décor for a refreshed look.