This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Albertsons Companies. The opinions and text are all mine.
I teamed up with Randalls to share my best spring cleaning tips!
Do you get the itch to tidy up when spring hits? To be totally honest, I am not the tidiest person, but there is something about the change in seasons that makes me feel a little extra motivated every time. When spring comes, I want to throw open the windows, move aside the clutter, and clean out all of those little nooks and crannies that have been building up dirt and grime all winter long. Despite being messy by nature, spring cleaning has a way of getting me in the mood to freshen up.
Even when properly motivated, the prospect of spring cleaning can feel a bit overwhelming. It’s a big job, after all. The following tips and tricks have helped me break the job down into something easier to swallow during past cleanups.
Write a List of Goals
Like any big project, having a game plan helps me feel organized and gives me a rough idea of how much work I have ahead of me. You don’t have to make the list super detailed, but try breaking down your to-do list by area and task. For example, my spring cleaning list looks something like this:
Kitchen
- Sweep and Clean Floor
- Cabinet Fronts
- Appliance Fronts
- Oven and Stove
- Kitchen Windows and Sills
- Organize Pantry
Living Room
- Sweep and Clean Floor
- Windows and Sills
- Vacuum Couch
- Organize and Dust Shelves
Bedrooms
- Sweep and Clean Floor
- Windows and Sills
- Organize and Dust Shelves and Pictures
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Tackle One Area at a Time
Breaking the job into smaller chunks will help keep the tasks from being too exhausting. You can also use this method to tackle one task per day, per week, or whatever suits your schedule.
Ruthlessly De-Clutter
Clearing countertops, dressers, and floors of junk and everyday objects will help speed up the actual cleaning. I find it helpful to fill a few different boxes to organize my clutter as I go. I keep one book for things to be filed, one for things to be donated, and one for things that need to be put away in other parts of the house.
Don’t Play the Perfectionist
You COULD spend as much time as you want removing every tiny speck and smudge from your space, or you could get a whole lot done much faster by being ok with “clean enough”.
Take Time for Details
Little things, like baseboards, windowsills, and cabinet fronts, are all areas that don’t tend to get much attention on a regular basis. Take some time to tidy up these areas to give your space a nice deep clean.
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