As soon as there is even the slightest glimmer of spring, we are busy making our to-do list, double-checking it, and stocking up on everything we need for a thorough floor-to-ceiling spring clean. We clean our homes in the spring as part of a long-standing tradition to freshen them up and prepare them for the busy spring and summer months. Even though this could seem complicated, it doesn’t have to be. How well you prepare for the spring cleaning process will determine its effectiveness. These tips can help make your spring cleaning process more effective, whether your schedule calls for a weekend-long marathon or many after-work cleaning sessions.

Spring Cleaning Process

Cleaning a whole house may be a very demanding job for one person. Therefore, we’ve gathered some of our best spring cleaning advice to help you have the most successful, thorough clean yet. With these tips and techniques, you’ll save time, and your house will be unbelievably clean.

1. Spring Cleaning Schedule and Checklist

Set a spring cleaning schedule by determining how much time you want to devote and which rooms in your house to work on. Do not attempt to complete your spring cleaning in a single day without taking a break. Instead, work in 15-minute sessions. This will help you build a daily cleaning routine, even after your spring cleaning is done. Furthermore, if you need to clean your home after a spring relocation, this will prepare you for the ordeal. You can practice during these short cleaning sessions and level up your cleaning. Once you create a cleaning strategy, you can use it to keep your home clean at all times, regardless of season or reason.

Going through each area one at a time is the most effective technique to clean your home thoroughly. You can skip the areas of your house that were recently cleaned and focus on the areas that didn’t get much attention over the winter.

Make cleaning checklists for each room to stay organized and to remind you of the areas that need more attention. Although they may seem simple, this step is crucial. A dedicated cleaning day and a checklist will help you complete your spring cleaning and prevent you from forgetting any jobs during your cleaning marathon.

2. Divide the Duties

Make the spring cleaning enjoyable for everyone who will be helping out. Kids can assist by organizing the storage space and getting rid of anything worn-out, outdated, or damaged. Kids can also get rid of any toys they no longer want to play with or never did. For larger tasks, like moving furniture around the house or washing windows, enlist your partner’s assistance. It turns out that spring cleaning is quicker and more effective when every relative is working on something. Also, they will definitely maintain the house tidy and clean when it’s time to clean it up again.

3. Start with Walls and Windows

Using a floor mop or microfiber cloth to dust a wall is the quickest and most efficient method. To clean the walls without damaging the paint, follow the below tips:

• Remember, the cloth or mop must be a hundred per cent dry.
• Start by vertically going up and down the wall with the mop attached.
• Make overlapping passes while wiping along the baseboards and crown mouldings as you move along.
• When you’re done, use the cloth to wipe down the wall surfaces gently.

Cleaning windows is never easy, especially if they are high up. Start by steam cleaning the window frame, and then use a microfiber cloth to remove the dirt. Make sure no smudges are blocking the springtime sunlight to make your windows gleam. Apply glass cleaner on both sides of the window. Make careful to wash your windows on a foggy day. The cleaning solution will dry too quickly if it’s too sunlight, leaving stains.

4. Clean Behind and Under the Furniture

Even if no one will see it, the neglected area behind and beneath the couch deserves your attention. Take the effort to fold back large furniture and clean below. The floor covered by carpets receives the same treatment. Roll your carpets and clean the floor. Before putting them back, clean your carpets properly as well.

5. Clean the Furniture

Firstly, vacuum your sofas, loveseats, and chairs first. Every cushion should be vacuumed to remove dust and debris, and you should also clean any crumbs hiding underneath them. Secondly, vacuum upholstered furniture, especially the difficult-to-reach areas like behind and beneath the couch and between the cushions. Finally, use dish soap or laundry detergent to spot-clean any stains you notice.

After your furniture is ready to use, continue with other upholstered things, such as pillows, blankets, and draperies. Put your blankets, pillows, and drapes in the washer if possible. If not, immediately vacuum them. Make sure to clean any spills or stains you see on the spot. If you’re ambitious, use a steam cleaner to clean your upholstery thoroughly. You may easily get a steam cleaner for your home, or you can find a cleaning service to help you with this.

6. Time to Declutter

If the amount of things you own but don’t utilize makes you feel overwhelmed, include some organizing “power sessions” in your spring cleaning program. Prepare yourself with a few boxes for sorting as you purge: one for garage sale things, one for donation items, and one garbage bag for disposal items. Put the items you plan to keep back in their proper rooms and places.

The same goes for your closet. Your closet will be more organized, and the seasonal necessities will remain in the foreground if you store stuff you aren’t currently wearing or utilizing in a hidden location. Make room for warm-weather apparel by putting away gloves, winter clothing, and boots. Always name the box so you’ll know where to look for your winter clothing the following season.

Are You Ready for Your Spring Cleaning Process?

Clean your home in the spring to refresh it and prepare it for the busy summer months that follow. That could seem not easy, but it doesn’t have to be. Making a schedule and checklist, then assigning tasks to different family members, is the first step in the key to streamlining the spring cleaning process. Use these spring cleaning suggestions and smooth the transition to a new season!