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The clocks have been adjusted ahead one hour and we now have more daylight. This for me has always served as a reminder that spring is right around the corner. It is the one time of year that you can feel energy in the atmosphere as everything that was dead is now giving way to life. It is the process of rebirth. I find this time of year very exciting. Spring cleaning is the focus of this blog post.
Make Your List
With that being said, it is now time to get some spring cleaning done! Where do we begin, you may ask, well like everything, we take note of what needs to be done. We then break it down into manageable tasks and start to plan out how to tackle it. If you are not sure how and when to start- then this blog post is written just for you (lol).
Organize What Needs to Be Done for Your Spring Cleaning
The first thing that you should do is begin to organize where you want to clean and how much you intend to get done. If you are up to date on keeping your home clean, your spring cleaning may be different from someone who has neglected to do the necessary cleaning on a regular basis. In this case the task will be different, more involved and time consuming.
After you have assessed what areas of your home you would like to focus on, you then need to take inventory of the cleaning supplies you will need. If you have great, if not you may need to head out to the store and shop for your supplies. There are so many now that are non-toxic and get the job done while leaving your place looking and smelling fresh.
Breaking Down Your Spring-Cleaning Tasks
You now know which areas you will focus your energy into cleaning. You also have your cleaning supplies. Now you are ready to schedule your time for cleaning. This can be done by breaking down each area into manageable bits of time so that you are not exhausted. This will allow you to be able to give it your best. This is not a solo task, enlist your troops (kids, spouse, etc.)
The list below serves as a suggestion of areas to target for your spring cleaning.
Sliding glass doors and windows
Wipe and polish baseboards and cabinets.
Dust ceiling fan and light fixtures
Change or clean blinds.
Remove all unnecessary clutter.
Donate clothes that you no longer use.
You have carefully made your list, gotten your supplies together and have the areas that you choose to focus on for your spring cleaning. The next step is to plan out your cleaning schedule so that you are still able to meet your many other daily tasks. If you have done this well, then you will find that you have allotted for cleaning over a period of time, and it did not overwhelm you or tire you out. The goal is to stay on top of cleaning most of the year so that seasonal cleaning is not a dreaded burden.
Adding Final Touches to your Spring Cleaning
Once you are done with the overall spring cleaning and your home is feeling like spring, you can then add those final touches. This can include updating throw pillows in the living room/family room. Another special touch would be to update your bedroom comforter sets and then adding a touch of greenery to your indoor space is always a welcome addition. There are so many assortments of plants that you can add to your home.
Spring cleaning can serve as a symbolic way to welcome in a new season. One of new growth and anticipation. As you approach this new season, you may find my blog post Navigating Transitions with Ease quite useful. So, enjoy cleaning out your space and breathing in a more organized fresh surrounding. Until next week my readers……
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