Spring Cleaning Checklist

Spring is in the air – which means it is that time of the year again for Spring cleaning. Has the thought of Spring cleaning not crossed your mind until now? Do not worry! We at XYZ Storage are here to help with a quick list to cover some of the areas in your home you should consider cleaning. Get the whole family to join in and help with Spring cleaning this year! 

Kids Rooms

Having the kids join in on Spring cleaning will make it much easier when cleaning through your child’s bedroom. It is an opportunity for your child to learn about decluttering their belongings, especially all of their toys, books, games, and crafts. You can teach them how to sort through their belongings and make decisions on what they would like to keep or donate. It is a wonderful way to get the kids involved in Spring cleaning and saves you the time and energy for the rest of the house.

Tackling Your Closet

It is about that time of the year to prepare for the spring and summer months ahead by putting away all your winter jackets, warm sweaters, and long cardigans in storage. To prepare them for storage it is important to clean and dry them first. It is also the perfect opportunity to take the time to declutter your closet by going through each clothing item you own and deciding if it is worth keeping. If not, you might consider donating it to someone in need or selling it to a friend.

Deep Cleaning the Kitchen and Bathroom

How often do you find yourself deep cleaning the surfaces in your bathroom and kitchen? If you cannot remember the last time you brought out your cleaning supplies, now will be a perfect time! Spend a good chunk of your day deep cleaning your kitchen appliances, wiping down your counters, and cleaning your cabinets. Do the same with your bathrooms by thoroughly cleaning your sink, bathtub/shower, and toilet. This should be done more often than every Spring season so try and incorporate it into your weekly or at least bi-weekly cleaning routine. 

Disinfecting Common Areas of Your Home

Do not forget about consistently disinfecting commonly touched surfaces and frequently used belongings in your home. Here are some items and surfaces, you should be disinfecting to avoid germs being spread:

• Doorknobs
• Television remotes
• Cell phones
• Countertops
• Light switches
• Tables

You want to make sure that what you are using to disinfect these surfaces contains at least 70% alcohol to help prevent germs from being spread between what you are bringing into your home and between your household members.

Storage

Finding yourself with an endless amount of belongings that are taking up way too much space in your home? Consider placing it in storage if they are items that you cannot see yourself parting with just yet. Self-storage can provide the perfect temporary home for your belongings whether that be any sentimental items, baby clothes, electronics, furniture, appliances, and much more! We have state-of-the-art drive-through self-storage facilities across Toronto with customizable storage solutions at affordable prices to fit your storage needs. Feel free to drop by one of our XYZ Storage facilities, and our storage experts would be more than happy to assist you in finding the self-storage unit for your storage needs.

From all of us at XYZ Storage, we hope you and your loved ones are staying safe during these difficult times. Happy Spring cleaning!