Planning Out Your Spring Cleaning
Warmer weather and longer days of sunshine often inspire people to "clear out the cobwebs" after a long, dreary winter with a big top-to-bottom spring cleaning. There's nothing like having a fresh and clutter-free home to welcome the balmy spring season. Of course, a serious spring cleanup can prove laborious if you don't go in with a plan, especially if you're trying to work spring cleaning into an already-busy schedule. Here's how to tackle your next spring cleaning challenge for a surefire success:
Make A Checklist
A game plan is a must, and the best way to ensure that you stay on target is by putting together a list that you can check off as you complete each task. This can help you plan out how to work different chores into your daily schedule, what cleaning products you need to buy beforehand, and just generally get your thoughts in order. You can write your own spring cleaning checklist from scratch, or you can print out a premade one from sites like Martha Stewart or Good Housekeeping.
Gather Your Supplies
Once you know exactly what you plan to tackle during your spring cleaning, it's time to start gathering your supplies. You ideally want to have an ample stock of all the items you need before you dive in; that way, you won't risk running out halfway through and losing your cleaning momentum. This also means preparing any cleaning equipment beforehand: switch out your vacuum cleaner bags, clean your sponges and mops, swap in worn-out items for newer ones, etc.
What you need will depend on what's on your list and how you clean, but generally speaking, it's a good idea to stock up on these essentials:
- Paper towels
- Microfiber cleaning cloths
- Bucket
- Mop
- Broom
- Vacuum
- Sponges
- All-purpose cleaner
- Glass cleaner
- Duster
- Gloves
- White Vinegar
- Dish Soap
- Baking Soda
Cleaning Around The House: Work From Top To Bottom
Before you start working through each individual room, it's best to try to knock out the universal cleaning tasks that apply to your whole house: dusting, cleaning mirrors and windows, wiping down surfaces, vacuuming and mopping, etc. This is where we recommend working from top to bottom, starting by dusting ceiling fans and air vents and moving down until you're cleaning the floors and baseboards. By cleaning in this order, you reduce the risk of undermining your efforts by knocking dust bunnies and crumbs onto floors you've already cleaned.
Declutter As You Go Room By Room
Once you've wrapped up the general household cleaning, it's time to start focusing on one room at a time. Your spring cleaning checklist should have separate subsections with a specific game plan for each room. No matter what room you're working on, though, always keep your eyes open for any opportunities to declutter. Spaces with closets, cabinets, drawers, and shelves will likely need the most decluttering, but be choosy as you move through each room. If you spy any furniture or accessories that are taking up too much space or just aren't doing it for you anymore, consider setting them aside in a donation pile and making a thrift store run at the end of your big spring clean-up.
How Ecotoss Junk Removal Can Help
Junk and trash removal is an important part of most spring cleanups. In the aftermath of winter and the holiday season, a lot of people find their homes cluttered with outdated seasonal stuff, or have obsolete furniture and appliances after being gifted new ones. Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to cut down on clutter, and Ecotoss Junk Removal can help with that. Not only do we handle all the hard work of hauling our customers' old junk, but we try to donate or recycle as much of that junk as possible, putting it to good use rather than leaving it to rot in a landfill.
As Dallas' premier trash removal team, Ecotoss is committed to helping you make your next spring cleaning a success. Call Ecotoss Junk Removal to request a free estimate for our spring cleanup service at 972-310-5267.
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