Spring Cleaning Tips

Happy March! Spring is only a few weeks away, and you may be getting ready to do some spring cleaning. Other than the basic floor scrubbing and room dustings you may encounter, these are a few tips that will help you maximize the cleanliness of your space this spring.

Consider a generous de-clutter. Even if your home is physically clean, piles of clothes under your bed and shoes scattered all over your closet will still make your home feel dirty. Gather up old clothes and shoes that you no longer wear, and consider donating them. Also go through desk drawers and kitchen cabinets. Odds are you will find a few items that are not worth keeping. Studies have shown that decluttering can elevate your mood and increase your productivity. Need a place to donate your belongings? Together We Cope in Tinley Park is our favorite location to donate clothing and other useful items. Go clean out those neglected storage areas!

Clean your electronics. Our phones and laptops carry a lot more germs than you might think. Multiple studies have shown that our phones are dirtier than the average toilet seat! So solve this problem by disinfecting your phone with the appropriate wipes, and wipe down your device screens with a microfiber cloth. You may want to extend this habit to more than just once every spring.

Clean out your refrigerator. You probably use your fridge every single day, and chances are there are a couple of expired sauces or leftovers from a week ago that might be better off in the trash. Take everything out of your fridge, and remove the shelves. Give the shelves and interior a nice scrub with soap and clean up any stains, then you can put all of your food and drinks back into the fridge in an organized manner. If you want to take it a step further, you could even purchase shelf organizers to store your fruits and vegetables! 

Consider using these tips to improve your spring cleaning habits!

Austin Gunaka

Realtopia Intern