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Spring Cleaning: Kiss Clutter Goodbye

Spring cleaning is all about tackling the areas you forget about during the rest of the year. It is the time for new beginnings, new decisions and a new season.

1 - Start with one room at a time. Can’t clean the whole room? Start with the closet or a small part of it. Always look for the things you can do with the energy you do have. Little wins make way for bigger wins!

2 - It’s a good time to update those cleaning supplies. Pay attention to anything you’ve had for a long time. Just like other products, cleaning supplies can degrade over time and become ineffective. A good rule of thumb is if you’ve had them longer than two years, it may be time for a revamp. You can also check out our earlier articles on making your own chemical free solutions.

3 - Take everything out of the area, group similar items, and put each item into five piles: keep, donate, recycle, throw away, or belongs-in-another-room. Once you’ve gone through each category, make sure to get those items into their proper place.

4 - When putting items where they belong, organize in such a way that you’re able to see as many of your items as possible. Store items as close to where you will typically use it: put your most accessible items at eye level, file fold your clothes in drawers instead of stacking them, and place labels outward so that you can see where everything is.

5 - Make the house smell so fresh and so clean. Whether it’s essential oil diffusers, room sprays, candles, houseplants or stovetop potpourri, find what you like and narrow down any culprits that make your house smell less than amazing. The garbage disposal, carpets, trash cans, the washing machine, and drains are all good places to look.

Lastly, know when to ask for help. If you have certain limitations or are in a busy season of life, consider hiring a cleaning company, us, to help give you a fresh start. No matter if you do it yourself, get some help, or hire a company, having a clean slate will make you feel SO good!