Spring Cleaning Made Simple For Busy Moms

Happy first day of spring, friends! Is it just me or does anyone else ever wonder how things originated? Like who in the heck coined “spring cleaning?” After the cold and dreary winter days, when the sun finally starts to shine, a fresh breeze fills the air and everything is coming to life, who wants to be inside cleaning!? I’ve had to ponder this and here is the theory I’ve come up with… we want our home to feel like a fresh new spring season; to be bright, airy, fresh, clean and decluttered. I know. That still doesn’t make spring cleaning any more enjoyable. But today, I’ll share some tips to make it doable.

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I must admit that I get a little ADD when cleaning. I start cleaning one thing, then I see something else that needs to be done so my attention turns to that. Before you know it, I’m putting DVDs in alphabetical order when my intent was to get my house cleaned.

I’m a list kinda girl. I make a list for everything. It keeps me focused and on track. Soooo, I figured why not make a list to keep me on track for this spring cleaning business and share it with all of my wonderful friends. Download your own copy of my Spring Cleaning Checklist {HERE} to start checking off your boxes (or scroll to the end of this post and click on the checklist image). Isn’t it so satisfying to check off boxes? Or maybe that’s just me.

Spring cleaning is not something you will do in a day. Unless you have super powers. And if that’s the case, please come to my house. I’ve set this up to focus on one room a day. You can knock them out in consecutive days. Or if you are a working mom like myself, you use your evenings and weekends. Just start with the first box and work your way down the list until you get everything checked off. You got this!

I love using natural cleaning products, such as Mrs. Meyer’s. The Radish scent is my absolute favorite! I love to order my eco-friendly cleaning products through Grove Collaborative. They offer a subscription service that allows you to stay restocked and on budget by picking your favorite household and cleaning products on a customized schedule.

Gather all of your cleaning items and put them in a little caddy, make yourself your favoritest drink, put your earbuds in, turn your jam on, and let’s get busy.

Tips to Simplify your Spring Cleaning:

• Gather all supplies before you start.
• Make a list and check off as you go.
• Focus on one room at a time.
• Declutter and donate any items no longer needed or used.

Spring Cleaning Room by Room

Day 1: Kitchen

• Remove items from cabinets & drawers and wipe inside and out with warm soapy water.
• Remove all items from counter tops and wipe clean.
• Clean out pantry. Throw away any outdated food and donate any unwanted items to a local food bank.
• Remove items from refrigerator and discard anything outdated. Clean inside of refrigerator and return items in organized fashion.
• Clean the inside of your oven, or run self-clean if you have this option.
• Run cleaning cycle on the dishwasher.
• Clean inside of microwave.
• Wipe down the outside of all small and large appliances.
• Empty and wash out trash can.

Day 2: Family Room

• Vacuum furniture.
• Wash throws and pillows.
• Wash or vacuum sofa cushions and underneath cushions.
• Move furniture and vacuum underneath.
• Dust furniture, shelves and electronics.

Day 3: Bathrooms

• Deep clean bathtubs and showers.
• Replace shower curtain liner or clean shower door.
• Clean sinks and vanities.
• Clean toilets, inside and out.
• Wash bath mats.
• Clean out vanity drawers and cabinets and wipe clean.
• Wash out toothbrush holder.
• Organize medicine cabinet.
• Empty and wash out trash cans.

Day 4: Bedrooms

• Dust furniture.
• Move bed and clean floors underneath.
• Wash all bedding and pillows.
• Flip mattress.
• Clean & organize closet, donate unwanted items.

Day 5: Laundry Room

• Run cleaning cycle on washing machine.
• Clean dryer vent.
• Wipe down outside of washer and dryer.
• Wipe down shelves and/or cabinets.
• Organize laundry supplies.

In All Rooms

• Clean baseboards using a dryer sheet.
• Wipe blinds with damp cloth and wash curtains (if washable).
• Clean air vents and replace air filter.
• Clean windows.
• Disinfect door knobs and light switch plates.
• Dust light fixtures and/or ceiling fans.
• Dust all wall hangings.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Vacuum all carpets, moving furniture as necessary.
• Remove area rugs and shake out.
• Dust all plants.
• Replace batteries in smoke detectors.

I hope this helps to get you motivated and keep you organized to do a good spring cleaning! Don’t forget to download your copy of the checklist by clicking the image below.  Happy cleaning!