Are you someone who looks forward to spring cleaning? Springtime is the perfect time to freshen up your space, give things a thorough clean, and prepare for the warmer days ahead. What if we told you, instead of waiting till April, you could get a head start now? In this blog post, we would like to give you some motivation to embark on your spring cleaning to-dos, so you’re ready to embrace the warmer days when they come.
From Top to Bottom, Inside to Outside
Our first friendly reminder is to consider spring cleaning in this way… from top to bottom, inside to outside. This ensures your cleaning is effective, and doesn’t need to be redone as you go room to room. For example, when cleaning your living room, start with the walls, fans, and light fixtures, and work your way to the floor. When cleaning your kitchen, tackle the inside of the kitchen cabinets before cleaning the outsides.
No one wants to “spring clean” twice. Be efficient and smart with how you clean.
Change Out Winter Items for Summer
The next big part of spring cleaning is preparing your spaces for the new season ahead. What do we mean by this? Flip the coats, shoes, and hats. Prep garage with the summer activity items. Remove any holiday/winter decor, or seasonal items from the porch or other areas in the home and replace with appropriate items.
This task is often overlooked in spring cleaning, but is super helpful. When the warmer days come, you won’t have to search for the summer hat, sandals, and frisbee. You can thank us later.
Simplify
The warmer months are busy for everyone. Consider how you can simplify your space to make the warmer months easier. This may mean less decor, so cleaning is smooth. A new storage system for a painpoint in your mudroom. This could even include a subscription service that delivers cleaning supplies or supplements on a rotation, so you have one less thing to think about during the hectic months.
Spring Clean Your Electronics
Our last, and maybe most surprising recommendation is to spring clean your electronics! Disinfect your items and cases, organize your photos, and delete unused apps. Set up time blockers for apps that distract you. We are blessed to live in a digital age with so many incredible conveniences, but we encourage you to have your electronics work for you, not you work for them.
As spring approaches, are you interested in considering a new custom cabinetry project? Get in touch with our team by giving us a shout at 616-399-3119 or by filling out our Contact form here.
