Easy Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks

Introduction

Spring cleaning is a common task for many households, it’s a time to declutter, freshen your surroundings and start fresh. However, for some individuals this task can be quite intimidating, especially if they have mobility or health issues. Alas, with a little bit of forward planning and armed with the correct tools, spring cleaning can be achievable and even enjoyable. We cover everything you should know to make spring cleaning less daunting and more rewarding!

Declutter

A great way to make the spring time clean up go a little easier is to do a declutter first, by going through each room and get rid of anything you no longer need or want. This will create more space by clearing the floors and surfaces, by reducing clutter this will make the cleaning task a lot easier. Time to open up that dump closet or spare room and finally go through it all and separate into keep, donate and bin. Having a friend or family member to this with can help.

Create a Plan

Before you start any cleaning task, it is always best to create a list of what needs doing. This helps so you are able to start with the top priority tasks and work your way down the list. A good idea is to also break this down into manageable tasks, don’t overdo it and give yourself too much too do all at once. Breaking down the tasks will help make the workload less overwhelming. Set yourself tasks to do throughout the week, or over the course of a few weeks making clearing up more manageable and motivating.

Obtain Assistance

Spring Cleaning can become quite a big task, which can sometimes be handled more effectively with helping hands. It is important to focus on your safety, so don’t hesitate to ask family for help for things like heavy lifting or moving furniture around or accessing those hard-to-reach places. Another option, if you have the means to do so is to hire a professional cleaning service. A home carer also offers the service of household cleaning as well as their duties.

Check Your Cleaning Products Ingredients

If you have respiratory issues, it is best to check that your cleaning products don’t contain the harsh chemicals that can be harmful. There are non-toxic and eco friendly products available which are safer and much gentler on the environment. If you find yourself in a pinch, there are household items you can use such as white vinegar for streak free windows and lemon juice to get rid of those pesky microwave smells that linger.

Remember To Take Breaks Often

It is important to take breaks and to rest as and when needed. Taking a well-earned break can help you feel motivated to continue and prevent feeling overworked and burnt out. Exhaustion can lead to fatigue, dizziness and even cause an injury. Make sure you take plenty of breaks throughout the tasks.

Assistive Devices

You may benefit from using assistive devices to help with cleaning hard-to-reach places like clearing the ceiling from cobwebs and dust, saving you from straining, reaching high places or tools to eliminate bending over bath tubs and risking a fall with extendable items such as dusters and tile scrubbers. A long handled dustpan and brush sets removes the need to bend down low to scoop up swept areas. Self-ringing mops makes removing excess water from the mop head a breeze.

Have Fun!

Giving your home a spring clean doesn’t have to be boring or feel like a chore. Clean to your favourite songs or put a film on in the background. YouTube have a host of Clean with Me Videos where you can clean along with someone, use the video as motivation to start cleaning or even find some new, helpful tips on cleaning. Get your friend or neighbour round to pitch in and have a catch up whilst cleaning and do the same at their house. Why not reward yourself at the end of a task with something you enjoy, a treat to look forward to can be great motivation.

Conclusion

The yearly tradition of spring cleaning needn’t be so daunting. Especially when tooled with the correct equipment and paired with a friend or helper to assist you it can be manageable and rewarding.