Ultimate spring clean checklist for your home
Spring is the perfect time to declutter, deep clean, and organise your home following the depths of dreary winter. A thorough spring clean not only refreshes your home but it also results in more functional spaces, promoting productivity and a sense of calm.
Below, you’ll find practical tips and storage ideas designed to help you tackle spring cleaning season efficiently and effectively – and all with a dose of fun:
1. Do your spring cleaning research using social media
Social media has a wealth of cleaning tips and storage hacks, so it pays to take advantage. TikTok accounts such as @cleaningwithcaitlin_ or hashtags such as #cleantok provide step-by-step instructions for cleaning even the most challenging rooms, including your bathroom. The best part? Their expert advice is completely free.
2. Create a spring cleaning plan and get the family involved
To prevent overwhelm, break your spring cleaning schedule into smaller, manageable tasks to be completed over days or weeks. Then, get the family involved.
Give each member a checklist and timeframe and use it as an opportunity to bond. Just make sure assigned tasks are age appropriate. Smaller children can help with picking up toys and dry mopping, while school-age children can help with wiping down surfaces and vacuuming.
Reserve tasks such as cleaning the fridge, toilets and windows to children over 11 years old.
3. Find an upbeat playlist
Nothing makes spring cleaning more enjoyable than motivational tunes. So, turn up a Spotify playlist that the whole family can enjoy. To ensure everyone remains in a good mood, look for upbeat playlists – search The Ultimate Cleaning Playlist for inspiration.
4. Maire Kondo your spaces
Before you deep clean, it pays to declutter.
Sort through your belongings room by room, purging items you don’t need. Trust us – you’ll feel better for it. Pull everything out of hidden storage nooks, such as your pantry, wardrobe and kitchen drawers, and sort items into three piles: keep, donate and discard.
Be ruthless – if you haven’t used an item in over a year, it’s probably a good sign it can be ditched. You might even discover hidden treasures you thought you had lost.
5. Spend time deep cleaning
Once you’ve sorted through your items, it’s time to give each room a deep clean. Start cleaning from the top of each room – think your ceilings and ceiling fans – and work your way down to the floors.
This prevents dust and debris from falling onto surfaces you have already scrubbed. Pay special attention to high-traffic areas, such as entryways, hallways and kitchens.
6. Supercharge your storage
Invest in furniture pieces with in-built storage that maximise space and keep clutter out of sight.
Opt for ottomans with hidden compartments to hide children’s toys or coffee tables with drawers. Gas lift beds or bed bases featuring drawers are perfect for discreetly storing clothes or linens. Stores such as Bunnings, Kmart and Ikea offer very affordable options.
Spring cleaning a home with a smaller footprint? Installing shelves, hooks and racks in kitchens, garages and closets will help you take advantage of vertical space.
7. Label and categorise
To help maintain your spring clean, look for ways to categorise and organise your belongings.
This might be as simple as colour coding your wardrobe or clearly labelling storage containers in your linen closet or pantry.
For an aesthetic touch, purchase clear shelf dividers to separate garments in your wardrobe or invest in a hand bag stand to display your prized possessions.
Want some more tips?
Looking for more ways to organise, decorate and refresh your home? The Homebuyers Centre blog and social media accounts offer a wealth of helpful tricks and tips.