Spring cleaning tips for homeowners

Look at it as a chance to de-clutter, organize, and make your house breathe again after a winter’s hibernation.

With the right strategy, tools, and an efficient system, your home will be fresh and ready for spring in no time.

Here are some of the best things you can do:

• Start with the clutter
  Start small by de-cluttering. Not only are you clearing up space in your house, you’re also getting rid of useless items. Sort and decide what you can keep, donate, or throw away.
• Segment and conquer
  This military strategy works particularly well in spring cleaning. Instead of cleaning the entire house’s floors, then wiping all the windows, etc., try tackling things room by room. This way, you focus your energy more effectively on each area of the house.
• Arm yourself
  Have the proper cleaning tools handy. A bucket full of soap and water, and a mop are your basic tools. Beef this up with an all-purpose cleaner, disinfectant wipes, rubber gloves, glass and carpet cleaners, feather duster, wiping cloths for glass, and so on.
• Be slow but thorough
  Go from corner to corner. And take your time. Progress may seem slow, but it’s the only way to get the best results. Begin from the farthest corner and slowly move towards the door.
• Sweep through neglected areas
  People tend to neglect certain areas of the home when cleaning. But walls, baseboards, shelves, and window screens also attract a lot of dust and dirt. Make sure you give them a thorough sweep and a good wash.

But the best thing anyone can do is to develop daily cleaning habits – from something as simple as putting things in their proper places to removing shoes before stepping on hard-to-clean surfaces. Every little bit helps.

Need more cleaning tips? Check out our previous post.