Thursday February 2, 2023
Spring has sprung, bringing plenty of sunshine and longer days ahead. Kick off the season with a good old-fashioned spring house cleaning to welcome in this new season. For new homeowners, diving into a deep cleaning can be daunting, but it does not have to be. With these tips, homeowners can keep their home clean and healthy all season long.
Make a game plan
The first step to a successful spring cleaning is a good game plan. List out all of the spaces in the home that you want to target such as the garage, kitchen cabinets, bedroom closets or bathroom drawers. From there, bullet out what needs to get done in each room in terms of priority.
This way as a task is completed it can easily be ticked off the list. The listing method provides excellent organization, keeping you on track for success.
Take it one room at a time
Spending the entire weekend cleaning can leave anyone overwhelmed and drained come Monday morning. Instead, work through one room at a time, one day at a time. This way each room has your full care and attention, reducing the likelihood of missed spots. By tackling one room or area at a time, it will be easier to stay motivated throughout the entire cleaning process.
Round up clutter
Before jumping into cleaning, take a walk through the home to look for any clutter that can be easily removed. This includes those straggler boxes that have been in the garage a little too long!
As you work your way through each room, you will be bound to find items that you no longer need or want. Decluttering your home can be incredibly beneficial to your mental health. When there is excess clutter it can make us feel overwhelmed and stressed.
It is all in the details
Once the clutter has been removed, don’t forget about wiping down the smaller details like the baseboards, ceiling fans, and light fixtures. All of these areas can gather large amounts of dust and other allergens. When it comes to cleaning those hard-to-reach places use the right tools to get the job done such as a duster or microfiber towel to trap any debris.
Home maintenance
The Park Square Homes Customer Care Team suggests these home maintenance items to keep your home in tip-top order.
- Clean leaves and waste out of gutters and drainpipes to prevent water from backing up. Make sure that all downspouts carry water at least five feet away from the foundation of the house.
- Trim any branches that are hanging over the house that could cause damage during a storm. They may also be dropping leaves into the gutters or causing mold and mildew problems on or around the house.
- Fill cracks and holes in the exterior stucco/siding with caulk and repaint spots.
- Check all weather-stripping around doors and windows. Replace strips if needed.
Be mindful of cleaning products
When using cleaning products in the home try to avoid ones that contain fragrances, perfumes, and heavy dyes. These products contain more chemicals that can lead to respiratory problems, allergies, and headaches. The use of fragrances in cleaning supplies has been linked to a higher risk of breaking issues such as asthma.
Spring cleaning is the perfect chance to refresh your home and bring new life into a space. Whether this is your first-ever spring clean or you are looking to shake up your standard deep cleaning routine, with these tips in mind you are ready to get the job done in any season.
