It’s that time of year again when we need to clean out the clutter and freshen up our home after the long cold winter months. Here are a few tips to start your spring cleaning task, make a schedule to conquer one room at a time and get it done in 5 days so you don’t get overwhelmed trying to do it all at once. Get into your spring cleaning routine by firing up the diffuser and add a few drops of your favorite essential oils, turn up pandora, and pour yourself a cup of hazelnut brew, (or your favorite coffee), and put on your cleaning gloves!

Happy cleaning!

DAY 1- KITCHEN: Make a Schedule             

• Start from the top and work your way down
• Clean and organize kitchen cupboards (toss out any items you don’t use).
• Clear off items from the top of the refrigerator and wipe down
• Remove all food from the inside of the refrigerator and freezer, throw away items with expired dates (Make a solution with two parts hot water and one part white distilled vinegar to a glass spray bottle. Add a disinfectant blend of 5 drops grapefruit and 5 drops lemon essential oils to the bottle, shake well)! Spray inside drawers and each section of the fridge, let sit 5-10 minutes to loosen any stuck-on food, wipe clean.
• Clean inside/outside stove, microwave, and dishwasher
• Clean and organize drawers
• Sanitize kitchen sink
• Clear out and clean under sink
• Clean baseboards, doors, and switch plates
• Sweep and mop floors
• Add a fresh bouquet of spring flowers to your table or counter

  DAY 2- BATHROOMS

• Start from the ceiling and wipe away any cobwebs lurking in the corners
• Spray down shower, tub, and glass door (let sit for a few minutes to loosen any scum buildup on the surface).
• Clean mirror
• Clean and disinfect the countertops, sink, faucet, and toilet
• Clear out and clean drawers, cabinets, and closets
• Clean baseboards, doors, and switch plates
• Sweep and mop floors

DAY 3- BEDROOMS

• Start at the top and clean cobwebs from the ceiling
• Clean ceiling fans and/or light fixtures
• Clean windows, sills, and blinds
• Declutter and organize drawers and closets (donate any unwanted items and clothing to goodwill, take them to your local consignment shop, or plan a garage sale).
• Change bed linens, blankets, and comforters
• Dust furniture
• Clean baseboards, doors, and switch plates
• Vacuum carpets

DAY 4-LIVING ROOM

• Start at the top and clean cobwebs from the ceiling
• Clean ceiling fans, light fixtures, and switch plates
• Remove curtains and wash or dry clean
• Clean windows, sills, and blinds
• Use a lint brush to dust lampshades
• Dust furniture
• Clean baseboards and doors
• Sweep and mop hardwood floors, vacuum carpets

DAY 5-DECLUTTER THE GARAGE

• Set aside a full day and get the kiddies involved
• Go to your local department store and purchase large plastic bins with lids
• Add labels to each plastic bin to make it easier to find items
• Categorize and set aside items that you plan to keep (take the unwanted items to your local consignment shop, plan a garage sale, or donate to goodwill).
• Add shelving units to store the bins for easy access
• Mount racks for bicycles and sports equipment, this will free up your floor space
• Add a pegboard to hang tools and equipment so they are easily accessible
• Maximize ceiling space by adding overhead storage racks

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