The change of seasons is the perfect time to refresh your home. If you want a new start & your home requires a deep spring cleaning, I’ve prepared some easy tips for your cleaning routine to make it more eco-friendly & paired them with a checklist of things to clean & declutter to make it easier for you. In this article you will find:
The best way to do the spring cleaning is to go room by room (you can use the checklist as guidance). Clean & declutter simultaneously. While decluttering, you should touch every item so you may clean it at the same time. This way of spring cleaning is more effective & in the house without clutter, it’s easier to maintain order.
Spring cleaning tips
These few spring cleaning tips should help you with housework & also give you some simple ideas on doing it more sustainably.
Watch the chemicals
Check the labels on your cleaning supplies. Avoid harsh chemicals that can be bad for the environment & your health. If you need to buy new cleaning products, try to buy some with natural ingredients or DIY them.
Here’s a link to a blog post with natural cleaning product recipes that can be helpful.
Reuse
Give a new life to old towels or T-shirts, and reuse them to clean surfaces. Not only will you reuse old fabrics but also these are excellent alternatives for single-use paper towels. Instead give a new life to old towels or T-shirts, reuse them to clean surfaces& as an alternative for single-use paper towels. Try dusting with a cloth or vacuum instead of single-use dusting brushes. Another idea is to reuse old toothbrushes to scrub off the dirt. There are many things that you can repurpose.
Organise by date
Organise your food, medicine & cosmetics. Put the products in your fridge, freezer, pantry & cabinets by date, so that those with shorter expiring dates will get used up earlier.
Hang dry your laundry
Spring cleaning comes with tons of laundry. Instead of using a dryer, hang up your laundry. You’ll save a lot of energy & it’s better for your fabrics.
Spring cleaning checklist
Here’s the checklist that can be helpful for your spring clean session.
Decluttering tips
Decluttering will help you maintain a clean home & avoid bad purchases in the future. It’s a great way to get to know yourself more.
3 questions to ask
As you go through your house, ask yourself these three questions to declutter stuff you’re not using anymore.
- Am I using this?
- Do I like it?
- Do I need it?
Take notes
While decluttering, take notes in your mind. Notice what you are using, what you lack, and what can be changed more sustainable option. Get to know your belongings and habits & find a way to make them greener.
Sell
After you’ve decluttered your home, you’ll be left with some items you want to get rid of. Before you donate, try to sell them. When the item is bought there is a higher probability of it being used and taken care of. Donating is also good but make sure you know the donation & that it will be helpful.
Carrying & maintaining
After all the hard work you put into ordering your house, take time to make it easier to maintain. These few tips will help you to keep a clean space for longer.
Repot your plants
Spring is the perfect time to strengthen your green thumb. Take care of your plants, give them more space for the roots, dust and water them.
Groom your pets
Change of season comes with the change of fur. Take care of your pet, groom them, clean them, refresh their toys and clean their bowls. That’s what your furry friend needs & also it will help keep your floors clean for longer.
Repair
After all this decluttering & cleaning you’re probably left with a list of things to repair. Try to do it as quickly as possible to have it off your mind and get a fresh start.
Reset & refresh
Use these season changes as an excuse to reset your mindset. Do a cleanup of your to-do lists, get out of the procrastination loop(here are 8 ways to get your shit together) & start the warmer days refreshed.
Make a plan
To maintain the effects of this spring cleaning, plan a small weekly clean-up session. These will help you postpone another deep clean, it will boost your productivity & you’ll be able to enjoy a tidy space for longer.
When it comes to spring, it’s the perfect time for a reset & reflection on what we own & how we live. The checklist can be used, not only for spring cleaning but also for any other deep clean session. Hopefully, these spring cleaning, decluttering, carrying & maintaining tips will help you refresh your space and mind. Maybe it will be a new step into a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
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