Living in Wisconsin, I get to experience all of the seasons. Of course, some last longer than others but I honestly wouldn’t give up the chance to sweat in summer, rake leaves in the fall, bundle up in the winter and observe new growth in the spring.
One of the opportunities I take advantage of, because I get to experience these seasonal changes, is cleaning. Now who thinks of cleaning as an opportunity, right?
Seasonal cleaning allows you to concentrate on certain areas you don’t traditionally get to. But you do it at a time that makes sense. That is key to seasonal cleaning and what makes it different than other types.
For instance, if you have ever wanted to clean out the attic, you know that the summertime is probably the worst time of the year to do it since they tend to get very hot. So this might be something you save until the winter months. On the other hand, the basement, which tends to be cooler, might be something you tackle in the summer months.
When developing a seasonal cleaning plan, take out a notebook and pen. Write down the four seasons and allow space to fill in project ideas.
Here are some examples of what a plan might look like:
Spring – wash outside windows, clean out garage and shed
Summer – clean basement
Fall – clean out the gutters, clean carpets
Winter – clean attic
When it comes to seasonal cleaning, most people think about the traditional version of “spring cleaning.” This is where the house gets cleaned from top to bottom. But for the year 2013, I am approaching my cleaning in a new way.
Instead, I am going to consider seasonal cleaning as the time to tackle projects that are saved for once-a-year. By spreading them out, I will have still made some good headway.