Spring is in the air! As the seasons change, the snow is melting, and the sun shines just a tad longer. It's the perfect time to refresh your space, clear out winter dust, and embrace a cleaner home.
Here are 12 tips to start your deep spring cleaning off right!
1. Declutter First, Clean Second
Start with a purging party! Blast some music, walk through your home with a basket or box, and remove anything you no longer need. Donate, recycle, or repurpose items to keep them out of landfills.
2. Wash Linens, Pet Bedding, Blankets, and Refresh Your Space
Swap heavy winter bedding for lighter fabrics. Wash all linens, blankets, throw pillow covers, pet bedding, and plush pet toys. This is a great way to refresh your space that has been sitting confined in the cold winter months. Use PÜR Evergreen’s plastic-free, biodegradable laundry detergent sheets. They’re gentle on fabrics, tough on dirt, and free from harsh chemicals.
3. Break Cleaning Down by Rooms
Spring cleaning can be overwhelming, so break it up by rooms. For example, once a bedroom has been decluttered, start with any ceiling fans. Then start cleaning top to bottom, right to left. Clean blinds, windows, window tracks, walls, and baseboards. Dust any areas that need dusting. A good microfiber cloth and using a natural, synthetic scent-free cleaner is the best. PÜR Evergreen's all purpose cleaner and disinfectant is a safe and natural option.
4. Clean High-Touch Areas
All those winter germs are floating in the air and on surfaces we don’t think to clean. Handrails, door frames, door knobs, remote controls, and light switches are often missed when cleaning.
5. Wash Curtains
This is a great way to refresh your home and have it smelling like spring blossomed in your house. With dust accumulating and pet dogs and cats at home, hair will naturally cling to curtains. Throw curtains in the washing machine or get them professionally cleaned.
6. Couches, Rugs, and Carpets
Another great way to help refresh and clean your house is to have your couches cleaned. Vacuum the cushions first and remove them to clean where items have found their way into dark crevices. Clean any rugs or carpets to remove build up of dirt and other impurities.
7. Have Your Air Ducts and Vents Cleaned
Every few years, it is a good idea to have your air ducts and vents cleaned. Forgotten small pieces of Legos that get lost or dandruff from pets and people accumulates over time. Purifying the air is an important step for spring cleaning.
8. Washing Machines
When was the last time you drained and cleaned your washing machine? Take a cloth and wipe out your washing machine and the rubber seals at least once a month for freshness.
9. Pantry Items
Going through your pantry is a great way to not only donate non-expired food but to reorganize and wipe down shelves. Use containers for your canned goods and buying bins to store other items to keep your space looking refreshed and organized.
10. Kitchen Cabinets and Tops of Cabinets
Can you recall the last time you removed all your items in your cabinets and tossed unmatched lids of water bottles or containers? How about the last time you wiped your shelves down? Well, there is no time like the present, my friend. Use a natural all purpose cleaner like PÜR Evergreen and a Swedish dishcloth to clean your cabinets. Don’t forget the tops of your cabinets. Once cleaned, add parchment paper to the tops of them to make cleaning easier in six months. Just replace the parchment paper then.
11. Freshen the Air Naturally
Skip synthetic air fresheners and toxic sprays! Instead, add a few drops of minty essential oils to your toilet paper roll and paper towel roll for a refreshing, natural aroma every time you use them. (PÜR Evergreen All-Purpose Cleaner works great for this, too!) You also can diffuse essential oils or simmer citrus peels and herbs on the stove.
12. Open Windows to Let Your Home Breathe
Windows and doors have been shut all winter long. Your home needs to breathe! Open your windows to allow the fresh air to come in and out naturally.
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About the Author: Kimberly loves pouring her heart into helping others—quietly, genuinely, without needing applause. Owning a cleaning company shaped that part of her even more… and eventually led her to create a natural, non-toxic all-purpose cleaner because she wanted something safer for homes, families, and pets, which is PÜR Evergreen! She also has a mission to help provide free cleans. At the end of the day, she is just someone who wants to make a meaningful difference in this world—one home, one heart, one connection at a time.