Spring cleaning hacks to help you get it done!

Spring cleaning hacks to help you get it done!

Can you believe it's springtime already? We sure can't… since we've all spent more time in our homes over the last year, they definitely deserve a deep spring cleaning this time around! Here are some of our favorite tips & tricks to help make all the cleaning and decluttering a little less stressful.

Clean room by room

Breaking up your spring cleaning by room is the best way to dive right in. Cleaning the whole house all at once can be a daunting task, especially if you've had kids that are still learning from home or family members that are stuck inside all day. Try starting with the easiest rooms like your bedrooms, bathrooms, and closets. Then move on to bigger spaces like your kitchen and living room to help spread out your efforts.

Organize and clear the clutter

Most of our time cleaning is really spent on reorganizing, decluttering, and figuring out what excess stuff we can get rid of. While you're going from room to room, think of items that you can donate or clear out to help lessen the clutter or at least make it easier to organize.

Incorporate the seasonal chores

While you're tackling that indoor cleaning checklist, why not throw in some of those outdoor chores as well while you've got the energy? Springtime means cleaning gutters, prepping the sprinklers, and getting to the garage clutter too.

Fun cleaning hacks to get you started!!

• Remove water stains on your sink hardware with half a lemon.
• Clean your microwave by heating lemon juice and water in a bowl for 3 minutes.
• Use white vinegar and a ziplock bag to remove shower head buildup.
• Clean stainless steel with 1 tsp. of cream of tartar and just enough water to make a paste; then wipe clean.
• Clean your stainless steel sink with baking soda.
• Let a wet dryer sheet sit for 15 minutes on your ceramic stovetop to remove buildup.
• Heat up your grill, spray it with white vinegar, and scrub with half an onion.
• Use a rubber-edged window squeegee or rubber glove to remove pet hair from your rugs or carpet.
• Use Kool-Aid to get rid of toilet bowl rings.
• Use stale white bread to get marker stains off the walls.
• Get a streak-free clean window by using newspaper instead of paper towels.
• Don't forget the tops of doors, ceiling fans, tall shelves, and cabinets.
• Doormats help trap dust and dirt before it makes it inside!
• Vacuum out your mattress and spray with a disinfectant to help freshen it up.
• Clean out your dryer's lint trap screen in the sink and vacuum out the physical lint slot.

Get the whole household involved

Cleaning the whole house is already a daunting task in itself, but having to go at it alone? No way! Have your family or roommates hop in to help—that way there is a shared responsibility AND you can hopefully get the cleaning done faster!