According to The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), 74% of Americans participate in spring cleaning, increasing focus on maintaining a clean and healthy home. Now that spring is officially here, you should consider refreshing your space to maximize wellness and organization to foster a peaceful environment.
Although it’s natural to suddenly dive into cleaning, purging, and dusting everything in your space, a more thoughtful approach could be prioritizing what needs to be organized first. To pace yourself, make a curated spring cleaning list for each room in the house over the next couple of weeks to limit the overwhelming tasks.
Next, mark some time on your calendar to carve out time from your busy schedule to clean. Be sure to set realistic expectations with yourself when starting your spring cleaning journey to avoid becoming overwhelmed and discouraged by the tasks that need to be completed.
Here are some of our ESSENCE-approved spring cleaning tips to help you confidently, productively, and comfortably organize.
It’s crucial to audit your supplies before beginning to clean. Make sure your vacuum, mop, and cleaning rags are ready before rolling up your sleeves. When you don’t have your tools on hand, it can interrupt your stride and momentum – ultimately causing you to rush or completely abandon the project.
Once you have your cleaning and organizing to-do list, start with one room at a time. Don’t try to clean the entire house simultaneously, as it’ll be daunting and overwhelming. Focus on one room and move on to the next to ensure your space is decluttered and clean.
There’s no need to keep items that don’t serve you anymore. Try to release the attachment to make room for new things that can enhance your home and bring you joy.
Don’t be afraid to lean on loved ones for support as you get things together. If your space is in complete disarray, count on your community. You can even create an organizing party to have fun while cleaning!
