Spring is right around the corner, which makes it the perfect time to do some cleaning. Sometimes it can get overwhelming and you don’t know where to start. Make your home fresh for spring by cleaning, de-cluttering, and updating the rooms of your home.

Clean your home
Giving your home a thorough cleaning in the spring is a must for getting rid of the accumulated dirt and grime that builds up over winter. This is the perfect time to do all of those things you said you would get around to cleaning and haven’t done yet.

1. Garbage cans – Hose down any plastic garbage cans and leave them outside and upside down to dry. Sprinkle the bottom of the cans with baking soda to keep them odor free.
2. Floors– Gather up your throw rugs and shake them out outside. Clean your doormats, carpets, and the other floors in your home really well.
3. Clean out the fridge – Throw out any expired food, open bottles of condiments from last summer, etc. Wipe down all of the shelves before placing food back on the shelves.
4. Remove dust – from ceiling fans, vents, and light fixtures. Also be sure to wipe down walls, cabinets, baseboards, and woodwork. Use a sponge mop to get hard to reach areas.
5. Clean all windows and mirrors – Any mirrors or windows in your home, make sure to spray some Windex on them and get rid of any streaks.

De-clutter your home
While cleaning helps with a lot of the dust and grime, it could be a good idea to start de-cluttering your home and downsizing.

1. Go through your closet and donate (or sell) clothes that not longer fit you or you no longer like to wear.
2. Keep just the essentials by your bed and store the rest away. For your essentials – have a pamper basket next to your bed that contains a book, some moisturizer, and anything else that you like to do in bed. The only other things besides your pamper basket should be a clock, lamp, and a box of tissues.
3. Throw away any products in your bathroom that are half used and you know you won’t use again (even though you tell yourself you will.) This includes old makeup, half empty shampoo bottle, and old creams.

Update your home
While you are downsizing and cleaning, the final thing you can do to make your home truly feel great and fresh would be to update some of your belongings!

1. Buy yourself new sheets. Something soft that will make you feel good in the new season. While you’re at it, update your pillows, blankets, and anything else you can think of in your bedroom.
2. Just because it says update, doesn’t mean that it’s expensive! Try rearranging your furniture to give an updated look to the rooms in your home.
3. Change the scent! Stray from the heavy winter scents and go for candles and air fresheners that make you feel like spring is here to say – cotton and flower scents are good choices.

Cleaning, de-cluttering and updating your home will make you feel great going into this spring.