The balmy months of summer often bring an added degree of chaos. With kids home from school and increased travel, any schedule you had, whether at home or work, will undoubtedly face disruptions. While it may already feel like summer here in North Texas, we still have a few more days of spring ahead, meaning it’s not too late to clean out your space and add a bit of organization to an action-packed summer. Read on for spring cleaning tips to help you create a tidy home as efficiently as possible.

Three Steps to a Clean Home

Before we get into how to make spring cleaning easier, let’s look at the steps involved to ensure you have a spotless home that’s ready for all that summer brings.

Make a Plan

Decide how you want to approach spring cleaning. We recommend going room by room so you can stay focused and feel less overwhelmed. Create a checklist for each room so you know exactly what tasks need to be completed in each area. To feel the quickest impact, we recommend starting with the rooms you use most often or the spaces that frustrate you the most. 

Declutter

We tend to accumulate a lot of stuff throughout the year. Now’s the time to go through these items to determine what stays and what needs to go. Use the 4-box method for the most efficient decluttering. While you don’t need actual boxes, you should create four zones: Keep, Recycle, Donate, and Storage/Relocate.

Go through your things and decide how each item should be handled. Don’t forget to check all your drawers and closets, as these areas often conceal items we rarely use. 

Deep Clean

Once your space is cleared of junk, it’s time for a deep clean. Start at the top and work your way down as you scrub away dust and scuffs. Remember to clean the areas you don’t get to as often, like vents, ceiling fans, window tracks, and baseboards. This is also a good time to clean windows and refresh fabrics, making each surface tidy and welcoming. 

Try These Spring Cleaning Tips

If reading that makes you question whether you really want to tackle a spring clean, we have some good news. We have several spring cleaning tips to make cleaning more efficient and thorough. 

Use a Checklist

See step one for cleaning your home. It may seem minor, but having a clear to-do list helps you stay on track. 

Keep a Caddy of Cleaning Supplies

Having all your cleaning essentials in one easily transportable bin will save you time by preventing unnecessary trips back and forth to where you store your cleaning supplies. This caddy should include items like gloves, various household cleaners, and cleaning cloths. 

Take Breaks

Set a timer to work for 30 to 60 minutes to avoid burnout and ensure you take much-needed breaks. 

Make It Fun

Play music, listen to a podcast, or plan a reward for yourself. Spring cleaning is hard work, so anything you can do to make it more enjoyable is worth it. 

Refresh Non-Machine Washable Fabric

While we can’t machine wash everything made of fabric, there are a few ways to refresh even the most challenging items. Sprinkle baking soda on your mattresses and rugs, let it sit, and then vacuum it to deodorize them. You can also throw pillows and stuffed animals in the dryer with a dryer sheet on low heat to freshen them up. 

Check Your Safety Devices

Spring cleaning is a great time to ensure your safety devices are functional and ready for emergencies. Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, replace batteries as needed, and verify that your fire extinguishers have not expired. 

Implement a One-In-One-Out Rule

To make next year’s spring cleaning simpler, implement a one-in-one-out rule. When you bring something new into your home, choose one thing to replace. This is especially effective for things like toys, clothing, and books. 

Hire a Junk Removal Company

Chances are, you have a large pile of recyclable, donation, and trash items. Save yourself the hassle of dealing with these by hiring a professional service provider like Mean Green Junk Removal. We ensure your items are properly disposed of, saving you time and energy. 

Benefits of Working with Mean Green Junk Removal

Let Mean Green Junk Removal handle all the heavy lifting of your spring cleanout. While we may not clean windows, we can help with sorting, hauling, and properly disposing of anything you no longer want in your space. With our convenient scheduling, responsible disposal, and transparent pricing, we significantly reduce the stress of a major cleanout. We’ll be there when you need us to remove any item, large or small, and we always tidy up after we leave, so there will never be a mess left behind. 

Go Forth & Spring Clean

Don’t let another year of junk and dust pile up, adding to the stress that summer often brings. With these spring cleaning tips, you’ll make your annual deep clean more efficient, effective, and enjoyable. Of all these tips, bringing in Mean Green Junk Removal will save you the most time and energy. Our experienced crew of honest and hardworking junk removal experts is ready to assist with your cleanout. Call or text to receive a free estimate for your junk removal service.

Together, we will tackle your spring cleaning and get your home summer-ready!