Tips for Spring Cleaning
That awkward moment when you realize it is almost June and you haven’t done any spring cleaning. Before you know it, the weather will be much warmer and officially summer. You have yet to clean your bathrooms, throw the garbage disposal out, remove the piles of junk in your basement, or clear out your closets full of too many clothes.
Whether you have a 3,000-square-foot home in Midtown Toronto or a 500-square-foot studio apartment in the heart of Downtown Toronto, spring cleaning can be a game changer in getting you and your family ready and organized for summer. Spring cleaning isn’t just about getting organized but can help your mental health as decluttering your space can help reduce stress and increase productivity.
We at XYZ Storage want to help you prepare for this challenging yet exciting task so you feel satisfaction once you’ve accomplished all of your spring cleaning tasks. By following our checklist, you’ll soon be able to transform your home into a clean and organized space for the summer. Let’s get started and tackle your spring cleaning with ease!
Spring Cleaning Checklist: Your Ultimate Guide
How exactly do you start the cleaning task? The first step you should take is to create a spring cleaning checklist. This way you’ll make sure you tackle all of the important areas of your home and anywhere that requires a little extra love during this time of year. To help you with that here’s a comprehensive spring cleaning checklist to guide you through the process:
Kitchen
- Use an all-natural cleaner to wipe down all of the countertops and clean kitchen cabinets
- Sweep and mop the floor
- Deep clean your kitchen appliances, including your oven, air fryer, microwave, and fridge
- Sanitize any surfaces that are frequently touched
- Clean any hard-to-reach spot
Bathroom(s)
- Conduct a deep clean of your shower, including the shower head and shower curtain, toilet, and bathtub
- Wipe down your bathroom surfaces, including countertops and light fixtures, as well as clean your bathroom mirrors
- Wash your bath mats
- Clean in between the grout lines on the floor
- Organize your medicine cabinets and throw out anything that you no longer need or is expired
Bedroom(s)
- Wash all of your bedding, including your mattress and bedsheets.
- Organize your closets, specifically your clothes. For example, you’re likely not going to touch any of your winter clothes for a while so take the time to wash, dry, and put them away.
- Organize and clean any surfaces with dust particles, such as your dresser, desk, and nightstand table.
- Wipe down any light fixtures and ceiling fans
Basement
- Sort through all of your belongings and organize them into four piles (storage, throw out, donate, and keep)
- Disinfect and scrub the floors and walls using all the baking soda and white vinegar
- Handle any necessary repairs
Living room
- Remove stuck dirt from your ceiling fans
- Deep clean your couches and rugs
- Give your windows good window treatments using a damp microfiber cloth
- Use a dry microfiber clean cloth to wipe down your electronics, including your television and other electronics in your living room
Garage
- Organize your tools, sports equipment, and other items. You might also want to consider installing hooks or shelves for better storage space
- Sweep the floor or hose down the floor with soapy water to remove stuck-on dirt
- Do a quick maintenance check on the garage door and see if you need to lubricate it
Laundry Room
- Clean your washing machine and dryer
- Organize and clean cabinets in your laundry room, including laundry detergents
Don’t forget to go through every room and clean any hard-to-reach places, window screens, and vent covers! Once you clean your entire home, you’ll ultimately create a healthy home and hopefully minimize your sneezing during allergy season.
Top Spring Cleaning Tips
Once you compile the tasks you plan on completing as part of your home cleaning this year it’s time to get started. Here are the top spring cleaning tips to help you with the process:
Create a Schedule
Having a schedule allows you to be more efficient and organized with your spring cleaning. For instance, you can dedicate a chunk of time following a room-by-room checklist in your house. An example of this is cleaning your kitchen on Sunday morning and then tackling your bathrooms in the afternoon. It can make the process less overwhelming and easier to tackle when you separate your tasks into chunks and take breaks, especially if your goal is to complete your spring cleaning in a short amount of time.
If you give yourself enough time to complete the process you can take your time. For example, when it comes to cleaning your garage or basement, both can seem like a daunting task, especially if it’s filled with clutter so it may be best to spend a few hours over the weekend to finish such a large task.
Gather Your Cleaning Supplies
Before you start any cleaning it can be beneficial to gather all of the cleaning supplies you need. Your cleaning supplies can include baking soda, an air dry or microfiber cloth, a spray bottle, vacuum cleaners, a white vinegar solution, a dry microfiber cloth, a mop, paper towels, a soft cloth, and an all-purpose cleaner. This list depends on what’s on your spring cleaning checklist so it’s important to determine what you plan on cleaning and gather the necessary cleaning supplies accordingly.
Declutter
The act of decluttering is to organize all of the belongings and get rid of anything that no longer adds any value to your life or brings you joy. It’s to make a conscious effort to separate your belongings into these categories: to throw away, to donate, to store, and to keep. This can include toys, books, kitchen appliances, summer clothes, winter equipment, bedding, utensils, etc. Decluttering is a step you can take to live more of a minimalist lifestyle while improving your mental health at the same time by removing the clutter from your physical space and surroundings.
Rearrange Your Furniture
Rearranging your furniture can give your house a fresh look just in time for summer without having to spend any money on anything new. For example, in your living room, you can shift your couches around or move your couch into another room in your home. While doing so you can remove dust and may uncover belongings that you thought you lost or hidden stuck on dirt you haven’t cleaned.
Rearranging your furniture can give your house a fresh look just in time for summer without having to spend any money on anything new. For example, in your living room, you can shift your couches around or move your couch into another room in your home. While doing so you can remove dust and may uncover belongings that you thought you lost or hidden stuck on dirt you haven’t cleaned.
Involve Your Family
If other members of your household can help contribute then great! Involving your family or roommates can make the process much more efficient and less stressful. For example, if you have children who are at an age where they can learn how to put away and organize their toys it can be helpful to have an extra set of hands while teaching them responsibility and teamwork. Having a checklist can help keep everyone organized, ensuring everything you need to get done this Spring is completed.
New Spring Decor
Adding new spring decor around your house can create a fresh atmosphere in your current space. This can be a great addition after you’ve cleaned and decluttered your home. For example, you can add colourful flowers to your dining room table, a bright rug at your front door, or update your light fixtures.
FAQs About Spring Cleaning
Here are a few frequently asked questions about spring cleaning:
How do I get motivated to spring clean?
Getting motivated to do your spring cleaning can be challenging, especially if it’s not a task you enjoy doing. However, we have a few tips to help you get started to make the process more enjoyable.
- Reward yourself after you finish everything on your spring cleaning checklist, whether that’s a sweet treat, a delicious meal to-go, or even a spa day.
- Don’t try to tackle all of your spring cleaning checklist at once. Do one task at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Plus, it can be extra satisfying to make a checkmark next to each task you complete!
- Listening to your favourite music or watching a binge-worthy television show while you clean your home can make it more enjoyable.
- Creating goals and having a purpose can make cleaning your space much more motivating. It’s important to take the time to figure out what exactly you want to achieve.
Hopefully one or more of these tips will help you get motivated to get started.
How do you make spring cleaning fun?
Another common question that many homeowners or renters have is how to make spring cleaning fun. Similarly getting yourself motivated by listening to your favourite music or podcast or watching something. Although if you have friends and family you can invite over – you can host a cleaning party. In exchange, you can offer snacks and drinks while being productive. And if you have children you can turn cleaning your home into a game where members of your family can compete with one another.
What month should I start spring cleaning?
Spring cleaning is typically done during the spring months (March, April, and May). The goal is to complete all of the tasks you had planned to finish before the end of Spring. However, if you start earlier in the season you can take advantage of the time you have and if you wait the weather may get nicer. Ultimately, it does depend on your schedule and when you have the time to tackle your spring cleaning checklist.
Take Advantage of Our Storage Solutions
If you want to make space in your home but still want to keep the items that have sentimental value to you, the phrase “decluttering” seems like the perfect action to take to make storage spaces in your home spacious while still having a cozy feel. It might be a good idea to look into finding the perfect storage solution for you.
If you want to make space in your home but still want to keep the items that have sentimental value to you, the phrase “decluttering” seems like the perfect action to take to make storage spaces in your home spacious while still having a cozy feel. It might be a good idea to look into finding the perfect storage solution for you.
One of the top benefits of self-storage, especially during the spring time is the ability to declutter your home without the pressures of making quick decisions about whether you want to get rid of something or not. This is specifically about seasonal items, such as holiday decorations, winter equipment, or even your winter clothes. Another benefit is not having to part ways with sentimental items you stumble upon during the spring cleaning process because you can put them into storage instead. Self-storage allows you the flexibility and space to store your belongings you temporarily do not need taking up space in your home.
XYZ Storage can be an easy and customizable solution for you. If you are interested in storing furniture so you can stage your home or you were cleaning out your basement and need a place to store that pile of boxes. Whatever you find during your massive spring cleaning and want to store, look into storing with XYZ Storage. You can reserve a unit today at one of our five self-storage locations, including Toronto West, Toronto Downtown, Toronto Midtown, Scarborough, and Etobicoke.
You can efficiently clean your home using these spring cleaning tips and checklists. Remember, cleaning your house for spring is not only about making your home look aesthetically pleasing but also about creating a space that is free of clutter and helps your mental health.
Happy spring cleaning from all of us at XYZ Storage!
