Spring cleaning has always gotten a bad rap. The annual chore of purging the whole house, whether you secretly enjoy it or not, brings about the connotation of an overwhelming slew of dirty work. But when we actually take a second to think about it, cleaning gives you a huge sense of accomplishment, and it can be incredibly meditative and regenerative.
A good cleaning works to clear the space, and it encourages a calm, peaceful and healthy (literally) environment. It can also help extend a feeling of contentment with what you already have, decreasing your likelihood of spending money on things you don’t need.
So this year, instead of moaning and groaning about it (and putting it off) I’m embracing this springtime ritual. In fact, recently, I have basked in glorious Sundays inside, where I have cleaned the house for a busy week ahead. I’m finding that the “reset” feeling is priceless, and it’s gotten me to understand the joy that Marie Kondo taught us.
While spring cleaning can be great, I also understand it can be overwhelming. So to help you get started we at Team WOM got together and created the ultimate spring cleaning, printable, checklist. This spring cleaning checklist should quiet that feeling of where to start and make your home easier to navigate; breaking it all down room by room. Find our printable checklist HERE.
Along with checklist I’ve also highlighted a few additional tips for those hard to clean spaces and places. Tips like how do you actually clean your wood cutting boards, a breakdown of expiration dates, and the easiest way to tackle your blinds. And if you’re looking for some organizational inspiration make sure to check out our previous posts on linen closet, laundry room, and bathroom organization.
Lastly, I urge you to do your research and consider making the switch to non toxic cleaning solutions. Switching to non toxic cleaning solutions is not only one of the healthiest things you can do for you and your family, it’s also the least expensive in the long run. Cheers, MKR
P.S. While you’re degreasing, decluttering, and cleaning from top to bottom why not rid it of some bad juju with our DIY smudge sticks while you’re at it?
