Annual spring cleaning is upon us again after a long Canadian winter. To make your transition into the new season a breeze, here are some quick tips with a must-have giveaway – to help celebrate the occasion.
Tip #1: Call in for extra troops
Fighting off greasy stains, tough mildew, and stubborn odours will require an additional set of hands – so make this a family affair and grab as many troops as you can! When it comes down to it, you’re not the only one living under the roof.
Tip #2: Take your time
Remember that while adrenaline may be rushing to get your house looking spotless, it’s wise to spread out a large project like this between a few days. The season is here to stay so no need to panic! The last thing you want is an injury to welcome you into spring.
Tip #3: Map it out
Organize, organize, organize! Work from the top down, inside to outside, and keep an agenda to prioritize. Allocating rooms to each person (or doing it one at a time by yourself) will also avoid unfinished tasks. Setting this up at the beginning will make the process so much quicker and more efficient.
Tip #4: Have fun
Turn on the radio, lay out a few snacks and don’t take it too seriously! Celebrate the season of greener grasses and sunny weathers (without the sweat and sunburns).
Your family’s living space deserves only the best – after all, where else can you unwind and call it your very own home sweet home?
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This is a compensated post yet as always, opinions are my own.
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joy says
work in one area at a time. create piles for trash, donating, and storing. de-clutter as much as possible.
ivy pluchinsky says
do the windows first so you can open them while cleaning the rest of the house
Ali P says
Tackle one room at a time.
Andrea Amy says
Don’t have kids. LOL. Just kidding…what I do is take one room on at a time so I don’t get overwhelmed! 🙂 I set up several boxes: donation, garbage, sell, etc to help keep organized while I go through everything that piled up over the year!
Emily C says
Work from the inside, outwards.
Jonnie says
My tip is to work from top to bottom of each room.
drn says
I do one or two rooms a week so it’s not overwhelming.
Glogirl says
My tip is to make a list of all the cleaning that has to be done. Tick off the cleaning as it is done. It is rewarding to see what’s been done and helps to keep you organized and on track.
Judy Cowan says
My tip is to work from the ceiling down so you don’t have to redo anything.
Vesper Meikle says
I spring clean one room at a time
Elaine G says
Make a plan and know what you’re going to clean first and make sure you have all the cleaning supplies you will need before hand.
Lynda Cook says
Start in one room and start at the top, don’t forget about the ceiling fans, and work your way down!!
Andrea says
My tip is to do a little bit at a time.
Laurie P says
Don’t forget ceiling fans….most people do.
Cheryl says
My spring cleaning tip is to make a list and don’t do it all at once or you may burn yourself out
Maureen A says
A place for everything and everything in it’s place
lynn clayton says
i go room by room i have 4 baskets keep sell toss donate
corinne watson says
My biggest tip for spring cleaning is to take it one room at a time! Clean one room completely and then move on to the next 🙂 That way you can see your progress!
nicky says
crank up the tunes – music makes the cleaning time go by faster!
Lori Jackson says
A spray bottle with half water, half vinegar and a dash of dishsoap to clean those baseboards and other grimy places
l p says
think about it and plan before starting. thanks
Brenda Penton says
My best tip is to make a checklist and check it off as you go so you don’t miss anything
Cheryl B. says
I tackle one room a day. Clean it completely and move on to the next.
Holly O'Gorman says
My best tip – have someone else do it for you!
Tina L. says
Clean one area / room at a time.
Taylor Hawkins says
Put on some upbeat music to get you moving! 🙂
kristy e says
Donate any old clothing or household items you no longer wear or use.
Lesley E says
Do one room at a time! If you try to do too much you’ll get swamped!
Florence Cochrane says
I take one room and cleaned it and put everything back in place before I start another room.
Dianne says
Break down the cleaning into small jobs so you don’t get overwhelmed. Get out a garbage bag, a box for things you are not sure what to do with and another for donations. After a week check the box of not sure with items and deal with them. Put them away, donate them or throw them out. Get rid of clutter!
Maria says
Start with one room at a time, decluter and clean
Piroska says
My best tip is to take one corner or cupboard or closet at a time. Otherwise it can be overwhelming.
cheryl hodgkins says
Use wax paper to protect your carpet and keep the furniture legs from getting wet as your carpet dries after cleaning.
Tanis says
Start in one room and work from there!
Karla Sceviour says
Make a list,and mark things off as they get completed 🙂
nicolthepickle says
Start small one thing at a time.
Carol Denny says
I do one room at at time
Donnas says
Don’t overwhelm yourself by trying to clean everything in one day. Do one room at a time. If it takes a day for that room, it takes a day. Move onto another room the next day.
Doreen Lamoureux says
I do one room at a time and play music and just have fun.
Doreen Lamoureux says
Not sure if my last comment took…. I clean one room at a time , play my music loud and just have fun 🙂
ken ohl says
go room by room and start from top to bottom
Jennifer L. says
I like to put on a Youtube video while I clean on a subject that interests me. I don’t watch it but I listen to it and I find it makes cleaning more enjoyable.
Susan Patterson says
Start small and do not get overwhelmed with everything that should be accomplished. Make a list and try to just get 2 items a day done and before you know it the list will be completed!
lori b says
convincing someone else to do it, but in reality, I start in one room and work my way down to the basement 🙁 I haven’t got there yet tho
Melinda says
My best spring tip is to clean one room at a time.
Erin McSweeney says
Start before spring comes so that by the time spring is here you can do some outside items and then you’re ready to enjoy the great weather
Victoria Ess says
Spread it out over time and get the family involved.
Wendy hutton says
I start with all the closet first, declutter them them I start on windows
Michelle K says
Break it down doing one room at a time
Carol M says
After washing windows dry them with newpapers.
Erika Belanger says
One room at a time, always!
Amy C says
Clean one room at a time.
Dawn Ganey says
I use damp dryer sheets to clean my blinds & reduce static.
Debbie F says
Start with the windows to brighten your day
Anna Johnson says
Work together as a family cleaning and sorting a room or two at a time. Family time and the boys learn to clean up and it gets done faster! 🙂
Chris Stockford says
Cleaning the windows first
Maegan Morin says
The best tip that I have is just to take it one room at a time.
Josie says
good loud music, one room at a time
Karin Dollery says
My tip is lots of music pumping through the house and a promised glass or 2 of chilled white wine at the end.
Heidi c. says
Make a list of all the jobs to be done then assign them and cross them off as they are completed.
leanne says
We do it one closet at a time and start early.
Robyn Bellefleur says
My best tip is start from top to bottom floors of your house and always wash the floors last.
LILLIAN BROWN says
Do the worst room first so you do not have to think about it
Monique L.S. says
One room at a time. And once you have stuff to get rid of, get it out of the house…don’t leave it in a corner, as it might slowly move its way back into the room.
Cheryl Grandy says
My best tip for spring cleaning (or cleaning anytime) is to get rid of clutter. If you have too much stuff you can’t get at the floors etc. to clean. I find that I just keep moving stuff from one place to another; it’s better to just get rid of things I don’t need.
Dayna Wilson says
Washing windows with coffee filters will leave a streak free clean.
Silvia D says
make it fun, listen to music, do one area or room at a time.
anna key says
Donate anything you haven’t used/worn in the past year!
Athena says
Make a list of what you want to get accomplished.
shelly peterson says
I make a check off list and clean one room at a time.
J says
Don’t neglect the top of your highest furniture (shelves, top of bookcases, etc.). Dust can gather easily and if it moves (gust of wind/fan/etc.) it can trigger a person’s allergies or sneezes.
Andrew P says
Focus on one room at a time and listen to music to help pass the time
David says
one room at a time
Darwin says
Focus on one room at a time and spread the spring cleaning over a month’s time. Tackle a room each weekend.
Brenda Lacourciere says
my best tip is to do your outside windows with hot water, dish soap and a squeegee. Easiest method ever.
Juliee Fitze says
My best tip is if you having used it in a year donate it or have a yard sale.
Sarah Stickney says
start at one end and work your way through
louise says
do windows with vinegar and water.
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says
do a little bit at a time
Rhonda W G. says
I don’t know how great a tip it is but for me I tackle a few things a week and my list slowly gets done this time of year. It’s usually corner cleaning that’s been neglected…
Lori Clark says
start with one room and finish it before it going to another one
Kim Tanti says
Change the arrangement of the furniture. That way you clean under and behind everything.
Amber Y says
My best spring cleaning tip is to open up windows to let fresh air and sunlight in and to turn up the music – it usually makes for happier cleaning!
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
I like to clean my windows first, I find that when they sparkle everything looks so much brighter and is much easier to do.
Lee-Ann says
My best tip is to not do it all at once. Set your tasks from most important to least and begin in that order. By giving yourself smaller goals it is easier to achieve and you don’t get frustrated trying to do everything at once.
Deanna Barkley says
Use newspaper when cleaning windows. It works like a charm.
kathy downey says
I find to do proper everything needs to be removed from the room and I start with the walls and floors and wash everything going back
Lisa H says
Start with your windows. I find the bright light inspiring to clean the rest of my home plus it shows any places in need of extra attention. 🙂
Lisa M says
Start with one room at a time … work from the to down …or from the furthest room inward
Tara F says
My spring cleaning consisted of getting our house ready for sale. It’s NEVER been so clean! So, try to sell your house, that’ll get it clean!
Sunshine G says
I put some music on to make it less onerous!
Jenny says
clean a little bit each day
JaimeeM says
Jam out to music while cleaning
Betty S says
Use old newspapers to clean your windows
Dreena says
Set up a timer and have short breaks!
Cheers.
Ester G says
My best tip is one room at a time. Remember, it almost always looks worse before it gets better!
Tara says
Do one room at a time!
Alison Braidwood says
If I’m not really int he mood to clean, I try to “trick” myself into doing a bit by cleaning while I wait for the kettle to boil, or the microwave to ding. Once I get going I tend to keep going, so it’s a good way to get started.
Michel Hébert says
Vacuum the inside panes, sills, screens and the window frame, especially the corners with a vacuum dust brush and crevice attachment.
DarW says
Finish one project before starting a new one. 🙂
Petra Huffmire says
always clean from top to bottom
Jennifer P. says
My best tip for spring cleaning is to start from the top down. Nothing more disappointing than cleaning a lower level e.g. the floor, then moving up to the counters, blinds etc and having more dust etc fall down onto the surface you just cleaned!!
Bailey Dexter says
We always start with the windows first, keep them open while we scrub and wash walls, cupboards, baseboards and floors, Great fresh feeling in the house! We use Arm and Hammer products, love the scents!
Stephanie LaPlante says
Focus on one room at a time and make it a group thing!
jan says
I like having a list so I can track the progress
409cope says
I like to start upstairs and work my way down one room at a time.
dawn rader says
purge! if you haven’t used it in 6 months get rid of it!
Fan R says
Share the chores, in spring there are lots of them.
naiddia p says
Don’t try to do it all in one day. Do one room at a time.
Michelle says
keep the house clutter-free all year round. (Sorry!)
Viv Sluys says
My best spring cleaning tip is to start on one side of the house and clean entire rooms at a time, working your way from one side of the house to the other. And try to get it all done in a couple days!
Tammy Dalley says
clean one room at a time!!!
Carole says
Work top to bottom, so as the dirt falls down at least you’re not repeating work!
Sausan says
Do one room at a time. That way you won’t overwhelm yourself
Maria McLachlan says
don’t do what I do and start 5 things without finishing one first. too overwhelming.
kristine ewald says
A room of day keeps the dust mites away 🙂
Nicole W. says
My solution for everything cleaning-related is magic erasers… hehe. They really are magical! Thanks for the chance to win – could definitely use some supplies to kick my spring cleaning into gear!
MissT says
Play music while you clean
Wanda Tracey says
My tip is to not get stressed out.Just enjoy doing a job or two a day and listen to your favorite music.
Angie Stevens says
My best spring cleaning tip is to stay on it all year. purge and tidy regularly, donate and sell or giveaway what you do not use, need or actually like.
jess e says
go through 1 room at a time!
mrdisco says
my best tip is just to ignore it. eventually when you’re mom comes over to visit she’ll be so disgusted by it all that she’ll clean it for you. win-win!
tammy shelton says
My tip is always clean from top to bottom.
Patrick Siu says
get the kids out of the house.
Gina Fleury says
clean out the kids closets-they probably will have outgrown a lot of their clothes from last year.
kelly g says
open up the windows and let the clean fresh air in
Elva Roberts says
I think one should take one room at a time and spend no more than two hours a day on it. This will give you time to do other things as well. Take rests about every half hour or so.
Nicole Jubleew says
Use three boxes as you clean. One for things to donate, one for items that need to go to another room and a third for items to be thrown away.
FREDERIC BROWN says
Declutter each closet and cupboard first
Kris L says
DO what you hate doing first!! like windows!!
Gillian Morgan says
Don’t move on from one area until you are completely finished with it.
Angela Mitchell says
Make a list and keep it on the fridge. I stock up on cleaning supplies too so I have everything handy and there are no excuses:)
Lee-Ann S says
Focus on one small project at a time – a closet, a cupboard, etc
Karin Dollery says
I don’t really have any cleaning tips, I just turn on the tunes really loud and put a bottle of white in the fridge to chill for when I’m done and get it done.