Every home needs a good deep cleaning at least a few times a year. You can be consistent with weekly vacuuming, dusting, wiping the counters, and general household chores. But, eventually, it’s time to hunt down the dust bunnies and polish the hard-to-reach areas of the house.

Have you started on your spring clean checklist for the year? Here are a few things to consider when you are ready to dive into your cleaning tasks:

Wondering When to Spring Clean? Don’t Wait Until Spring!

Most people assume that the best time to create a spring clean checklist is when the weather starts to warm up. After all, the name “spring clean” suggests that these activities should happen in the spring months. But why wait until the spring months? 

When the weather gets warmer, you want to enjoy more time outdoors – instead of getting started with a spring clean up. It’s likely that your spring clean checklist has a lot of tasks to complete inside, such as decluttering the closets and steam cleaning the tile grout. Since it’s currently cold outside and you are stuck indoors, get a head start on these spring cleaning tasks.

In fact, an early spring clean project can boost your mood and help you fight the winter blues. So instead of scrolling Netflix to find another binge-worthy show, get moving and clean up the grime and clutter that is collecting around the house. You’ll feel better about your living space and enjoy the accomplishment of completing a new project.

Then, when the weather is nicer, you can start working on outdoor projects, such as doing a spring clean on your garden to prepare for the new growing season.

4 Tips to Make Spring Clean Up Easy-Peasy

Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be complicated or challenging. Consider these pro house cleaning tips to make this year’s spring clean a breeze:

• Create a Spring Clean Checklist

What is a spring cleaning checklist? Create your to-do list by going through every area of your home to identify the spots that need scrubbing, decluttering, dusting, or other work. The goal is to not only get rid of the grime and dirt but also make your home more comfortable.

When you are proactive about spring cleaning, then your living space is more functional as well. In addition, a clean home brings joy to your family, helping you live the best life possible. And having a spring cleaning checklist you can use year after year will help getting started easier next year!

• Motivate Yourself with Events

Maybe you aren’t feeling ready to undertake a spring clean project yet. Find a reason “why” you should get started now instead of waiting for a few more months. Sometimes that little bit of motivation can make all the difference in getting started.

For example, you might be hosting an upcoming Valentine’s Day event. Before you start baking the Valentine’s Day desserts, use this opportunity to start with a clean slate. This gathering is a great excuse to clean your house to set the right impression for the people you are hosting. Plus, a clean home sends a loving Valentine’s Day message to your family by creating a comfortable, enjoyable living space to share.

• Declutter Unused Items

The more stuff you have in the house, the more work it requires in the future to clean and organize. Instead of dealing with so much in storage, set a goal to declutter and donate many of these things to charity. As you’re cleaning, set aside things to take to the thrift store or a local charity like the Loudoun Habitat for Humanity ReStore or Women Giving Back. 

Getting rid of unused items should be one of the first steps on your spring clean checklist. The less stuff you have in the house, the easier it is to deep clean the hard-to-reach areas. And by giving away the things you no longer need, you could be helping others in the community.

• Consider Your Indoor Air Quality

Not only will a good spring cleaning make your home look great, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to support your family’s health as well. Go green in your cleaning by choosing non-toxic cleaning products, helping to reduce the exposure to toxins and chemicals in the home. You can help the environment as well as your family as you spring clean.

Another great tip is to use a HEPA vacuum. This tool removes more than dust that built up in recent months. The high-quality filter also helps to trap tiny particles such as allergens and pet dander. There’s no doubt that the right spring clean tools can be an excellent investment to protect your health!

Need Help with Your Spring Clean Checklist?

If you don’t have enough time to get through everything on your to-do list, then it might be time to call the experts. Learn more about home cleaning services, including our 52-Point Spring Clean™ by talking to our team at You’ve Got Maids. You can visit our website for a free estimate, call (571) 732-2199, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. 

Not only are we fully vaccinated and following COVID-19 protocols, but our team is also licensed, bonded, and insured.

Contact us to get an estimate for deep cleaning your Northern Virginia home. We offer a variety of different cleaning packages, providing the solutions you need to up-level your home this season.