The very mention of the phrase Spring Cleaning makes most people want to dive under the covers and pray for six more weeks of winter. BUT…a good seasonal clear-out will give back in countless ways. It’s a big job, but it pays major dividends, making your house (and life) work less stressful. And everyone can get behind that!
Here’s where to start: Download our free annual MH SPRING CLEANING GUIDE to help you navigate Spring Cleaning and keep you motivated. To make it easier, we like to spread it out over a month and break the whole thing down into small, targeted jobs that you can do at your own pace over a series of nights or a couple of hours each weekend.
By following this guide, you'll get it all done without getting overwhelmed, and you'll be rewarded with a happier, healthier, and more stress-free home.
Ready? Let’s go!
PRE-GAME: Get your Cleaning kit together. Everyone knows that any job is easier when you have the right tools. A few good brushes, the right broom, mop, and good cleaning cloths are essential. Put on a bumping soundtrack! Deep cleaning counts as a workout if you're doing it properly. Pull on some yoga pants (or strip down to your undies). Whatever works. Crank up the tunes and get going!
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Old T-Shirts
- Old Towels
- Measuring Cup
- Cleaning Cloths/Rags
- Dustpan and Brush
- All-Purpose Cleaner
- Glass Cleaner
- Floor Cleaner
- Dish Soap
- Dish Brushes and Scrubbers
- Laundry Soap
- Laundry Brush
- Room & Linen Spray
- Garment Groom
- Bathroom Cleaner
- Squeegee
- Baking Soda
- White vinegar
- Gloves
- Cleaning Caddy
- Dusters
- Leather Cleaner
- Damp Mop
- Vacuum
- Old shopping bags or empty Amazon boxes for donation items
- Secateurs to snip spring branches or flowers
Extras:
- Waste bin
- Watering Can
- Vases for fresh cut flowers or branches
- Matching Wooden Hangers (more than you think)
- Storage bins or Space Saver Bags
- Matching Food Storage containers
- Drain Weasel
- A great playlist.
- Something delicious to have as a treat after completing each task!
You can start by decluttering while you're getting your stuff together and waiting for your cleaning supplies to arrive. Go through your closets and cupboards and start to organise everything into boxes for donation, to throw away, and to sell. You never know; you might have enough energy to post things on eBay or Gumtree!
Spring Cleaning may seem like a massive hill to climb, but we'll be right there with you. We're your Cleaning Sherpas! By tackling it in sections and following our downloadable checklists, it's easier to stay on track (and develop good cleaning habits forever). Remember: A clean house is a haven.
Let’s do this!
xx, mlk
