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It’s spring, which means spring cleaning! We suck at cleaning around here but I just kept telling myself how much better I would feel when it was over!
1) Make a list. I love lists. It helps to make a detailed list of all the things you want to get done for spring cleaning. My list was broken down by rooms and then I had a misc section (which contained things like cleaning the windows, the car, and the cats). I actually made my list in the beginning of March, but like I said..we’re pretty lazy and ended up doing all the cleaning last week, right before my sister arrived! Also, check out this cool checklist from Martha Stewart: Spring Cleaning Checklist
2) Do one room/thing at a time. Or if there’s two of you, do two things! We worked on the living room and hallway (bookshelves) at once and then the kitchen and bathroom at the same time. It’s easier if you think, “I’m just going to finish the living room today and then I can relax.”
3) Get rid of things. It won’t be the end of the world. We picked out probably 10 books we know we won’t read again to give away. We still have to sort through all the drawers in our bedroom, which will mean more stuff to get rid of.
4) Get some help and dictate. If you have kids, significant other or a roommate, I think it’s important to get help and dictate what needs to be done. It’s easier for one person to keep track and cross things off the list. I suggest this be a girl because some things guys just don’t get. Example, Scott tries hard to clean and pick up when I ask but when there are papers and movie cases and just stuff stacked up on the bookshelf, he just doesn’t see it and doesn’t realize it needs cleaned. I think it’s a guy thing, they don’t see the details, so ladies…dictate and it’ll all get done without you having to do all of it. (of course, you have to put in some effort besides telling your man what to do!)
5) Re-arrange. Don’t be afraid to re-arrange your furniture from time to time! Maybe you’re thinking you need to re-decorate but can’t afford to right now, or like me live in an apartment and can’t paint…change up the layout of a room, move around knick-knacks and straighten up your books for a fresh look!
♥Do you have any other spring cleaning tips for us? Please share in the comments!
