When to Start Spring Cleaning – There Is No Time Like the Present

We are living right now in a time where cleaning is taking center stage, from warding off germs to keep your family safe and healthy to tackling the projects you have been putting off because you had no time. Thanks to quarantines and social distancing, people are finding themselves with plenty of time on their hands. So, now is the perfect time to start your spring cleaning. This yearly chore will keep you busy and help you turn your home into a welcoming haven during these times of uncertainty. A clean, uncluttered space will help you de-stress, improve your mood and boost energy levels.

Spring Cleaning To-Do List Suggestions

Clean Out the Clutter

Spring is the perfect time to de-clutter and clean out the junk. Look around your home at the items that surround you both in plain sight and tucked away in closets, attics, basements, drawers – and, yes, even the junk drawer. When was the last time you used these items? Do you need them? Do they hold sentimental value? If something does not bring you joy or fulfill a need, it may be time to donate it or put it in a pile to sell. Do you see broken or worn-out items? Repair or toss them in the trash.

Deep Clean the Kitchen and Bathrooms

Kitchens and bathrooms tend to be regularly surfaced cleaned. And now, more than ever, you need to consistently clean away germs with disinfectants. But with the extra time on your hands, you can tackle the deeper cleaning projects, such as:

• Wiping down cabinets – don’t forget the tops
• Cleaning out pantries, the fridge and freezer
• Cleaning behind the fridge and stove
• Throwing away old and expired medicine and cosmetics
• Replacing the shower curtain
• Cleaning and resealing granite or marble surfaces
• Cleaning grout lines

Deep Clean the Kitchen and Bathrooms

Dust and particles like to gather on baseboards and air vents. Use a wet cloth to clean off baseboards and ceiling fans. Vacuum off air vents. Be sure to replace any furnace and HVAC filters to keep you healthier and optimize the performance of that equipment.

Windows and Walls

You probably regularly clean your floors, but what about your walls and windows? Dust settles there as well. Wipe down walls and window blinds with a damp cloth. Remove window screens and clean them outdoors with a hose or in the shower with a handheld shower head. Clean windows with a commercial cleaner or even vinegar. If windows are too high to reach, don’t attempt to clean them on your own; schedule an appointment with a window cleaning professional.

Bedrooms

Vacuum mattresses and box springs, as well as under the bed and behind/beneath furniture. Wash pillows and bedding.

Hard Wood Floors

While stone, porcelain and laminate floors are typically regularly cleaned, hard wood floors are often overlooked. After a harsh winter, spring is the perfect time to clean those floors as well to make them shine like new.

Planning for Projects After the Pandemic

As you clean out and spend more time indoors, it is natural to identify things you would like to change in your home. Maybe you want to renovate the bathroom or you realize you really need more space in the form an addition. So start planning now for projects after the pandemic. If you live in the northern New Jersey area, we are happy to schedule a call to share information on our home remodeling and addition services.