The advent of spring brings almost instant joy and relief because of the promise of a little bit more sunshine and being that much closer to summer. And after a long and cold northwest winter, theres bound to be clothing and items to go through that have seen better days. So, with that newfound spring energy, here are a few time-saving tips to help you get through spring cleaning that much easier this year.
Donation Bin
Going through your apartment all at once is doable, but it might also seem pretty daunting if youve got a busier schedule. Instead, having a dedicated bin that you try to place one item in each dayuntil its fullcan make it a little easier to carefully evaluate what you can do without.
You could even set aside a box in each room. That way, whenever you have a second in each room, you can cut down on the clutter before you grab something to drink or a book from your bookshelf in the living room.
Kitchen Countdown
This is for those that only have a few minutes to spare. The next time youre boiling water, or popping popcorn in the microwave, try to clean as much of your kitchen as you can until your water is simmering or the popcorn is ready. Even if youre only able to wipe down the counters, or sweep the kitchen floor, youll be surprised and impressed with how much you got done in just a minute or two.
If you have more time to spare, you can try this if youve got something thatll take longer in the stove. The best part about self-imposed stop times is that you know when you get to stop cleaning.
Bathroom Zen
If youve got just a few minutes, thats enough time to use a multi-surface wipe to disinfect most of the surfaces in your bathroom. And if youve got around an hour, you can de-moldify the bathroom floor and any neglected nooks and crannies with this non-bleach approach.
If youve got some extra time after that, you can usually throw your shower curtains in the wash to help prevent mildew and mold build-upunless it says otherwise on their instruction tag. Go ahead and throw in your bathroom mats and towels while youre at it to get even more done (dont forget to check their tags, too). Time-Saving Spring Cleaning Tips
The advent of spring brings almost instant joy and relief because of the promise of a little bit more sunshine and being that much closer to summer. And after a long and cold northwest winter, theres bound to be clothing and items to go through that have seen better days. So, with that newfound spring energy, here are a few time-saving tips to help you get through spring cleaning that much easier this year.
Donation Bin
Going through your apartment all at once is doable, but it might also seem pretty daunting if youve got a busier schedule. Instead, having a dedicated bin that you try to place one item in each dayuntil its fullcan make it a little easier to carefully evaluate what you can do without.
You could even set aside a box in each room. That way, whenever you have a second in each room, you can cut down on the clutter before you grab something to drink or a book from your bookshelf in the living room.
Kitchen Countdown
This is for those that only have a few minutes to spare. The next time youre boiling water, or popping popcorn in the microwave, try to clean as much of your kitchen as you can until your water is simmering or the popcorn is ready. Even if youre only able to wipe down the counters, or sweep the kitchen floor, youll be surprised and impressed with how much you got done in just a minute or two.
If you have more time to spare, you can try this if youve got something thatll take longer in the stove. The best part about self-imposed stop times is that you know when you get to stop cleaning.
Bathroom Zen
If youve got just a few minutes, thats enough time to use a multi-surface wipe to disinfect most of the surfaces in your bathroom. And if youve got around an hour, you can de-moldify the bathroom floor and any neglected nooks and crannies with this non-bleach approach.
If youve got some extra time after that, you can usually throw your shower curtains in the wash to help prevent mildew and mold build-upunless it says otherwise on their instruction tag. Go ahead and throw in your bathroom mats and towels while youre at it to get even more done (dont forget to check their tags, too).