Despite the weather being miserable, the reality is that spring is definitely here.
To make your spring cleaning adventure a little more bearable this year, here are a few simple tips.
Be realistic: Cleaning your home from top to bottom and everywhere in between can be a heavy task. If you think you can knock it all out in one day, then think again. The best approach is to set aside specific time periods during which to tackle the problem. This is a realistic approach, as giving your home a thorough cleaning takes a lot of effort, so trying to spend a full day at it will quickly result in exhaustion and lack of interest in finishing the job.
Make a list: Before you even lift a finger, jot down what needs to be done and what materials you need. This will not just save you time in the long run, ticking each chore off as you go will give you that extra bit of motivation to continue until the bitter end.
Put together a playlist: Music always seems to make a job easier. Time tends to fly when you are listening to your favourite tunes, so putting together a playlist of your own is a must. Choosing songs with an extra pep to them might also give you some extra inspiration to get the job done.
Start from the top: Cleaning each room from the ceiling down will save you time in the long run. Knock down all the cobwebs, wash those dirty curtains, clean the windows, dust, and only then vacuum the floor. Not approaching it like this will result in you redoing an area you had only cleaned a few minutes previously, something which will discourage you from continuing to the next room.
Declutter as you go: A great way of saving time and energy while spring cleaning is by assigning some cardboard boxes to items that need dumping, recycling, and donating. Put sentimentality to one side and get rid of those books you have never read, the clothes you never wear, and those items you never use.
Treat yourself: Make sure to have something to look forward to when you have finished, both because you have earned it and because a reward may give you the added inspiration you need to finish the job!
There you have it: some simple tips to make the dreaded spring cleaning a little more bearable!
