Spring is almost here and it’s time to start thinking about spring cleaning your home. Don’t know where to start? Below are some helpful tips on how to spruce up your house so you can enjoy the nicer outdoor weather.

Clean Room-By-Room

Start with one room at a time. Feel free to skip parts of the room that have recently been cleaned and focus on the parts of the room that have been neglected all winter long. Use this room checklist from MollyMaid.com as a way to keep track of all the areas of your home that need extra attention.

Clear Out the Clutter

One of the hardest parts of spring cleaning is getting rid of clutter that you don’t need. Now is a good time to advantage of the natural spring urge to get rid of items that are old and you no longer use. Get helpful tips on how to simplify your life by reading this blog.  You might even want to think about having a garage sale or to donate items to good causes. Cleaning your house will be a lot easier when the clutter is gone.

Go Easy on the Cleaning Products

Can’t decide what cleaning products to use? The cleaning aisles are stocked full of products and solutions to help you clean, but with all the choices, deciding on the right one to buy can be overwhelming. If you’re buying a different cleaning product for each corner of your house, not only are you cluttering your home, but you may be buying unnecessary products that can harm the environment. All you really need is simple: a good all-purpose cleaner and a set of microfiber cloths. You can even make your own cleaning solutions that will save you money while protecting the environment.

Get the Family Involved

Let’s be real. Cleaning isn’t always considered “fun”, especially for kids. And cleaning an entire house by yourself is a lot of work and a little help can go a long way. Put on some fun music and get your little helpers motivated!

1. Make it a game. Put chores on a piece of paper and draw it out of a hat. Each kid has 15 minutes to complete the chore.
2. Give the family a reward like going out for ice cream after all the chores are complete.
3. Make it a competition by creating teams to see who can get the most chores done by the end of the day.

Hope these tips help to establish a manageable cleaning routine. Making a habit of simply picking up the small stuff will make each spring cleaning a little easier and help to keep your home clean and tidy all year long.