It’s that time already…spring cleaning is on the minds of many. Although I am more about the fall cleaning, I have decided to make this a twice-a-year event. This means deep cleaning and organizing in preparation for the warmer months.
This week we had one of those rare warm days we get in Wisconsin when it’s still March. It was in the lower 60’s and I was able to open my patio door. There is just nothing like fresh air when your house has been closed up all winter long.
That’s what kind of kicked it off in my mind that I need to put together a plan for spring cleaning. I want to get things ready for the warmer months so that I can enjoy them, rather than spending extra time on my house.
Before we get into the nitty-gritty of spring cleaning, let’s consider what we mean by this. From what I understand, the idea of spring cleaning was based on cleaning your house from top to bottom. Most people did it in March, when windows could be opened, allowing dust and dirt to fly away.
Now spring cleaning has turned into more than just cleaning, it is also about decluttering and organizing. In fact, we apply the term spring cleaning to more than just the house. We use it to describe any task in which we are organizing. So you can even spring clean your filing cabinet.
Needless to say you could take this spring cleaning thing pretty far. It’s really up to you how much you wish to accomplish, what your goals are and when you want it completed. So the first thing you should do is put together some type of plan.
Make a list of the rooms and areas you want to get to. Write down the specific cleaning tasks you want to accomplish. And set a goal for when you want it done. If you want it done by the end of March, then you may need to set aside the next couple of weekends to focus on your spring cleaning.
In my next blog we are going to look at spring cleaning your living and dining rooms. Until then, take out a notebook and get planning.
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