General Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring-cleaning is just around the corner. There are tons of people that look on this project with dread. But if you are even a little organized, you can accomplish so much more than you think! You can even start your cleaning now, then when spring actually comes, you can spend more time with your family or being outdoors.

First off, make a list. Go throughout your home and write down everything that you would like to accomplish out of each room. Be careful to not get too overwhelmed when doing this. It's merely a list. Make sure to write down EVERYTHING that you want to get done. Anything from disinfecting your child's toys to cleaning out your closet to dusting the mantle; leave no stone unturned.

Once you have made your list (and it's okay if it's more than one page long) sit down and examine it. Beside each chore, write down the cleaning supplies that you need for the task. Also, write down how long you think it will take you to do something. When writing down the time, overestimate just a little bit. You never know what you'll find if your cleaning out your closet or under the sink.

After you have written down all the cleaning supplies, transfer them over to a grocery list. Check your home supply and see if you are going to need more or less of a certain product. For example, you will probably need less of window cleaner and more disinfectant and sponges. Remember, it's better to be over prepared than it is to be under prepared. Don't be afraid to buy a larger size of a product. Then you wouldn't have to buy a certain cleaning product for a while. It is usually cheaper to buy a larger container of Lysol than it is to buy two or three. Plus, you can use certain products for more than one use. For example, if you buy a bottle of Febreeze for your house, take it out to your car to freshen it up. Or, you can try using a simple household cleaner such as Mr. Clean can be taken out to the shop to clean tools off. You've seen the commercials for the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser...try it out for yourself!