Spring Cleaning Checklist

Spring is the perfect time to refresh and revitalize your home after a long winter. As the weather warms up and the days get longer, it's the ideal time to tackle all those cleaning tasks that have been piling up. With a comprehensive Spring Cleaning Checklist, you can ensure that your home is in tip-top shape and ready for the new season. Follow these steps to make your spring cleaning process efficient and effective.

1. Declutter and Organize - Before you can start deep cleaning, you need to declutter and organize your home. Go through each room and get rid of any items that you no longer need or use. Donate or sell items that are in good condition, and throw away anything that is broken or unusable. Once you have decluttered, organize the remaining items in a way that makes sense for each room. This will not only make your space look tidier, but it will also make cleaning easier.

2. Dust and Wipe Down Surfaces - Dust can accumulate quickly, especially during the winter months when we spend more time indoors. Start your spring cleaning by dusting all surfaces in each room, including shelves, tables, and countertops. Use a microfiber cloth or a duster to remove dust from hard-to-reach areas. Once you have dusted, wipe down all surfaces with a multi-purpose cleaner to remove any remaining grime and germs.

3. Clean Windows and Mirrors - Spring is the perfect time to let in the natural light by cleaning your windows and mirrors. Use a glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth to remove any dirt, smudges, and streaks from your windows and mirrors. Don't forget to clean the window sills and tracks as well, as they can collect dust and debris.

4. Deep Clean the Kitchen - The kitchen is one of the most used rooms in the house, so it's essential to give it a thorough deep clean during your spring cleaning. Start by cleaning out your fridge and pantry, and getting rid of any expired or unused items. Then, wipe down all surfaces, including countertops, cabinets, and appliances. Don't forget to clean the inside of your oven and microwave, and scrub the sink and faucets to remove any buildup. Finish by mopping the floors to leave your kitchen sparkling clean.

5. Refresh the Bathroom - Bathrooms can be a breeding ground for germs, so it's crucial to give them a deep clean during your spring cleaning. Start by scrubbing the bathtub, shower, and toilet with a disinfectant cleaner. Then, clean the sink and countertops, and wipe down the mirrors. Remember to wash the shower curtain and bath mats, and replace any old or expired toiletries.

6. Clean and Rotate Bedding - During the winter, we tend to use heavier bedding to keep warm. Spring is the perfect time to switch to lighter bedding and give your current bedding a thorough cleaning. Wash all sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers, and rotate your mattresses. This will not only freshen up your bedroom but will also help to improve your sleep.

7. Freshen up Carpets and Rugs - Carpets and rugs can accumulate dirt, dust, and allergens over time, so it's essential to freshen them up during your spring cleaning. If you have a carpet cleaner, use it to deep clean your carpets. If not, you can rent one or hire a professional. For smaller rugs, shake them outside and then vacuum them thoroughly.

8. Don't Forget the Small Details - In addition to the major cleaning tasks, there are also smaller details that you shouldn't overlook. These include dusting ceiling fans and light fixtures, wiping down baseboards, and cleaning air vents. Also, don't forget to replace any burnt-out light bulbs and batteries in smoke detectors.

9. Tackle Outdoor Cleaning - Spring cleaning isn't just limited to the inside of your home. It's also essential to give your outdoor spaces some attention. Sweep and pressure wash your deck or patio, clean your outdoor furniture, and trim any overgrown bushes or trees. This will not only make your outdoor space look more inviting but will also help to prevent any potential hazards.

10. Create a Cleaning Schedule - To maintain the cleanliness of your home, it's essential to create a cleaning schedule that works for you. This could include daily, weekly, or monthly tasks, depending on your preferences and lifestyle. By spreading out the cleaning tasks, you can avoid feeling overwhelmed and keep your home in tip-top shape all year round.

Spring cleaning may seem daunting, but with the comprehensive checklist below, you can tackle it efficiently and effectively. By following these steps, you can give your home the attention it deserves and start the new season with a clean and refreshed space.

You're welcome to down the PDF file if you'd like to print it out and have it for future reference. 

 ⮜ Spring Cleaning Checklist ⮞

Check out some of our past blog posts all about organizing and cleaning.

Organizational Tips for Your Closet
10 Easy Life Hacks to Organize Your Home
30-Day Spring Cleaning

Do you have a Spring cleaning agenda that you go by? What helpful hints could you share with us? We'd love to hear from you in the comments below.

Keep it sassy,

Kelly

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10 Easy Life Hacks to Organize Your Home

***UPDATED 3/13/24***

I start the new year by each day doing something to organize my home. Sundays I do NO housework. Everyone needs a day of rest. I feel so much better when I've completed the task, I wish the organization would magically stay organized. That would FANTASTIC!

This blog post is all about organizing your home with easy life hacks.

Let's do it together and simplify our lives. Are you with me??

Here we go...

• Write Notes on the Washer 

 

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Stop shrinking your sweaters! When you put a load of clothes into your washing machine, use a dry-erase marker to note on the lid which items should not go into the dryer. That way, whoever switches the load from the washing machine to the dryer will know which items to leave out for line drying. And believe me, if you have others helping you with the laundry like I do, this is a great tip. 

 

The enamel finish on most washing machine lids is like a whiteboard, and dry-erase markers can be removed easily with a dry paper towel. ***MAKE SURE YOU DO A TEST ON AN AREA YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT IN CASE IT MIGHT STAIN***

 

• Remember Your Keys!

You’ll always know where your keys are with this handy hint! My grandson, who lives with us, would get a kick out of this and he would love to help put up the keys.

To make Lego keychains:

1. Start by drilling a hole into the base of a Lego that is slightly smaller than the screw portion of an eyelet screw.
2. Next, wind the eyelet screw into the Lego. Thread a split ring through the hole and use it to attach keys.
3. Mount the Lego board to a surface using your preferred method. In this case, we mounted our Lego plate to the wall in our mudroom.
4. Attach the Lego board to the wall by first marking the desired location for the board and making sure that it is level.
5. Drill pilot holes in the four corners of the Lego board and into the wall.
6. To finish, drill screws with small enough heads to fit in between the Lego pegs into the board.

·                    Bathroom Drawer Insert from the Kitchen

Bulk Plastic Flatware Storage Trays | Dollar Tree

Cabinets and drawers in the bathroom can become cluttered and disorganized very quickly because of all the small items that need to be stored there. To keep bathroom drawers neat and organized, look no further than the kitchen! You can use a silverware drawer insert to organize a bathroom drawer, too.

The long compartments in a silverware organizer are the perfect size for storing toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste. Medium-size compartments are great for disposable razors or clippers, and the small compartments work well for corralling lip balm, floss containers, etc.

·                    Use Magnets

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A handy way to store small metal items such as nail clippers, tweezers, etc., in a bathroom cabinet is to simply stick a few magnets to the back of the cabinet or inside the cabinet door for holding the items. Then they’ll be organized and in plain sight when you need them.

If your cabinet is not metal, you may need to use a bit of double-sided tape or hot glue to mount the magnets where you want them. Be sure to use the inexpensive gray disc magnets, as the expensive neodymium magnets do not want to let go of your items! — David Farrand

·                    Organize Cleaning Supplies

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It can be difficult to keep spray bottles and other cleaning supplies from falling over and making a mess under your kitchen sink. To keep your cleaning supplies upright, hang them from a short tension rod inside your cabinet. Another clever idea is to slide a paper towel roll through the tension rod for easy access. This is also a great place to hang dish-drying towels and rubber cleaning gloves.

·                    File Folders for Kitchen Organization

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File folders can be used for more than just organizing paper and magazines in your office.  They can also be used for organization in your kitchen.

Place all of your kitchen cleaning supplies into file folders, putting the most frequently used items towards the front. This hack is so easy and satisfying!

·                    Use Magazine File Holders for Storage

Magazine files can be used to store canned food and other objects. They come in all different designs and materials, and if you want to get take your organizing up a notch, you can label them.

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·                    No-Slip Kitchen Towels

VELCRO Brand Sticky Back for Fabric

Hanging a dish towel from an oven or dishwasher door makes sense. The towel is in a convenient location, and the oven’s warmth quickly gets rid of dampness. However, the one drawback with hanging your towels here is that they are constantly falling off!

Here’s a way to keep the towel from slipping off:

1. Fold your towel into its desired form and attach Velcro strips in two spots, one on the front and one on the back, as shown in the photo.
2. Stitch in place or use fabric iron-on Velcro strips and follow the directions on the packaging.
3. Finally, hang your towel from the oven or dishwasher door and match Velcro ends together. No more towels on the floor!

·                    Picture Frame Message Board

Dry-erase message boards can be pretty unattractive. So, make a message board using a nice picture frame. To make these message boards, grab a picture frame and some paper. Cut the paper to fit the frame and set it behind the glass. The glass makes an excellent dry-erase surface! — Jessie Dawson

 

·                     Cami or Scarf Organization 

 

This hanger tip will help you to save a lot of closet space by consolidating multiple camis or scarves on one hanger.

 

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Thanks to Family Handyman and Tiffany from Dream Design DIY for the great tips.

👉Do you have any organizational tips you'd like to share with us? We'd love to hear from you. Comment below 👇

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Kelly

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Dollar Store Organizing Ideas For Your Bathroom

Organizing can be a daunting task but once you get it done it makes you feel like you can accomplish anything. Where do you begin you might ask? I take it one room at a time and make it specific. Such as, I might want to organize under my sink in the bathroom. That’s what I focus on, not the whole bathroom, just one specific place. Then it doesn’t seem so overwhelming. 

Today we will focus on the bathroom with some great ideas to help you get organized. The Dollar Store has some amazing products for your organization project. Below are some ways to use those items in your bathroom.

• Use small plastic animals, and jars you may have in storage & spray paint to make these inexpensive storage containers for cotton balls, beauty products & more. 

  

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• Using a cutlery tray for a toothbrush organizer is great if you have more than one child, and less mess.

  

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• Use self-adhesive hooks to keep the trash bag from getting pushed into the trash can. Genius idea!!

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• Take storage jars, pillar candleholders and E6000 glue to make these pretty storage containers.

  

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• I just love this idea, it's pretty and a simple DIY for your tissues. All you need is a mason jar (wide-mouth jars are easiest to get the tissues in but regular works as well), scrapbook paper Exacto knife, scissors, tissue, chalk paint (if you want to paint them).
  
  
  
  

  

  

  
  
  
  

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• Makeup brushes storage using pebbles and a square container. What a great idea!!

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• The DIY brush holder under the sink makes it easy to retrieve and saves on space. All you need are some self-adhesive hooks. 

  

  21 Dollar Store Organization Ideas For Small Spaces (offbeatbros.com)

  
  
• Hang your curling irons on hooks for easy access. 

  

  Dollar Store Organization Hacks for a Small Bathroom - By Sophia Lee

  
  
• Do you need some help reigning in those ponytail ties? Here's a quick fix to keep them together. All you need are the ponytail bands and Carabiner Clips

  

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• These stack and nest bins are great under the sink with ease of access. I use these too for all those incidentals I don't use often. 

  

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• I love Kathryn's YouTube videos and just found her website. She has all sorts of organizational helps and this one for under the sink is pretty and functional. Check her out! 

  

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These are just some of the ways to organize your bathroom. My bathrooms are small and usually, it doesn't take much time to organize. I hope these have been helpful and you can get some organizing done. 

We'd love to hear from you and any bathroom organizing tips you may have.

Keep it sassy,

Kelly

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The Dreaded TO DO List

***UPDATED on 12/26/22***

The Dreaded TO DO List

Are you one of those people that can't seem to get all the list checked off in one day?

You are not alone!

Try something different until you get in the groove of getting most of the items checked off!

Prioritize your list.

Make sure you have the most important thing for the day completed. Then move on to the medium jobs to get done. After those are completed, you can move on to the less important but would like to get those done if you can.

If you use an app, stick to just one app.  If you have too many list apps, you will get so confused.

When you have an item on your list, put as many details in so you know how long it will take to complete.

Don't forget to mark ✅ DONE ✅ or cross that item off your list!

Some people like to have pen-and-paper lists. Nothing wrong with that, as you will get a bit of satisfaction crossing that item off that dreaded TO-DO list!

All people are made differently and what works for one will not work for another. Keep trying something different until you find what works for you!

Good Luck with your efforts to get things done.

Do you have suggestions for the rest of us? Please comment and share your ideas.

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Tips to Help Make Your Holiday a Little Less Stressful

***Updated 2023***

I know a lot of people get so caught up in having a wonderful holiday that they get stressed out.

You can do some things to make it a little less stressful.

Here are a few tips.

1. Set a budget for your gift-giving.
2. For the cookie bakers: you can make the cookie dough ahead of time and freeze it.
3. Wrap as you go: just make sure you label them. 
4. You don't have to go to every party. Sometimes it makes you crazy by trying to fit them all in, just say NO. Politely, of course.
5. Organize and delegate: you can't do it all.
6. If you can purchase gifts in advance, it really helps.
7. Fewer decorations mean less putting away, get it?
8. Don't forget to have fun: make up some games, treasure hunts, etc.
9. Keep your holiday receipts in a special place.
10. If you are traveling on Christmas day, make sure you fill up your gas tank early.
11. Have a few emergency gifts just in case there are extra guests or you forgot someone.

Don't forget to enjoy your time with family and friends!

What do you do to make the holidays a little easier? We'd love to hear from you, comment below.

Happy holidays!

Cathy

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