A few tips on spring cleaning

Spring has stepped in this year. Plants are flourishing. Birds are singing. This means that it’s time for the tiring process of spring cleaning. You know, getting all of those harmful microbes and allergens out of your house. Fortunately though, there are a few helpful tips and tricks to make spring cleaning go by faster than the blink of an eye.

Tip #1 Declutter

Old clothes lying around? Donation! Paper scraps and old documents? Recycling! Everything should be put away in an orderly manner. For example, try reorganizing your closet. It may sound like a hefty task but it will sure take off lots of weights off your shoulders. Also, you might wanna get rid of hand-me-downs except for items you’d like to keep.

Tip #2 Clean your home room by room

Deep cleaning your whole home at once is a pretty inefficient way if you want to clean up quickly with attention to detail. Instead, try cleaning room by room. This will help you stay patient and get more done. You can also make a checklist or a cleaning calendar. For example, (depending on your schedule) you can clean one room a day and maybe focus on the kitchen and bathrooms on another day. This might mean making a schedule.

Tip #3 Use Non-toxic cleaning solutions

Cleaning while using harmful solutions that might contain VOCs, ammonia, bleach, etc, may actually defeat the purpose of spring cleaning. Yes, you are getting rid of microbes and other unwanted chemicals but on top of that you are also adding harmful toxins to daily objects you see and use in your home. It’s recommended that you use natural cleaners and be careful when choosing toilet bowl cleaners as they may contain unnecessary acids.

Tip #4 Focus heavily on dust and allergens

Dirt, pollen, dander, and much more can infiltrate your lungs causing annoying and sometimes even life-threatening allergies. You definitely would want to at least minimally dust your home. Depending on the condition of your house cleaning could range from simply dusting a few shelves to deep cleaning all of your carpets using an HEPA vacuum. Try making some time dedicated to dusting.

Tip #5 Play some music

This one might seem a bit out of the ballpark but to keep yourself entertained and on task some music can sure cheer you up. Studies show that listening to music can truly enhance your level of focus. So, next time put on some headphones, turn up the music, and enjoy spring cleaning your home.