It’s that time of year again: Time for Spring cleaning!
There is something so refreshing about opening up the windows, letting the winter dust blow out, and giving your home a total once-over.
But let’s be honest… pretty much no one actually loves the process of cleaning.
What if I told you that you could knock your Spring cleaning time down by 40%?
Now that I have your attention, here’s the secret: A cluttered space takes 40% longer to clean than an uncluttered one.
When you aren’t moving piles of mail or tripping over shoes, the actual “cleaning” part becomes a breeze.
Here is how to make the entire process better, easier, and much faster this year.
The Power of Micro-Decluttering
No one wants to clear their entire schedule for two weeks just to declutter and clean.
The good news? You don’t have to.
The key to a stress-free home is taking small, meaningful daily actions.
Instead of a marathon, try a sprint using a tool like our 365 Days to an Organized You Decluttering Calendar.
It eliminates decision fatigue because the work is already figured out for you.
- Follow the task of the day.
- See instant results.
- Keep the momentum going.
Whether you start on January 1st or May 15th, the goal is the same: reduce the stuff so you can actually clean.
Use this Labeling Strategy for Sorting and Decluttering
If you’re tackling a particularly messy room, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and walk away halfway through.
This is where most people lose time.
They waste time trying to remember which pile was for “donations” and which was “trash.”
Even temporary piles need labels!
This is a total game-changer for your mental clarity.
Our Decluttering and Sorting Cards make this effortless.
Simply print them out and place them on your piles.
Pick up where you left off: If you need a break, the labels tell you exactly where to start again.
Labeling the piles can save you a lot of hassle and make the organizing project easier for multiple people to tackle since the labels will clearly communicate what’s what.
Avoid mistakes: You won’t accidentally donate the trash or throw away the donations.
The Order of Operations for Spring Cleaning Success
To get that 40% time-saving, you need a workflow for your spring cleaning.
Always follow this order:
- Declutter: Get rid of what you no longer want, need or use to clear surfaces.
- Organize: Return remaining items to their “homes.”
- Clean: Dust, wipe and scrub the surfaces that are now visible.
Two Priority Spaces to Tackle This Spring
Now that you know about two of the very best tools to help with the overall decluttering process that’s so important to do before starting on a Spring Cleaning routine.
Let’s talk about two spaces that can especially benefit from a decluttering session: your bathroom and garage.
The Bathroom
The bathroom is a space that you’re going into at least twice a day, often first thing in the morning and then again before you head for bed.
So how fabulous would it be to have a beautifully organized and functional space?
Really, really fabulous right?
So here’s how to approach decluttering any bathroom space, that are usually home to dozens of different toiletry products for personal care, cosmetics, first aid and cleaning.
This means there’s loads of opportunity to declutter this essential space and literally free up room to move about in the room.
First, know that products including, make up and personal care products, and not even first aid or cleaning products, last forever.
Even if they don’t have an exact expiration date printed on them, the products are most effective for a set time frame.
It’s becoming standard practice to print the time in which the product should be replaced after opening.
For personal care items, it can range anywhere from 3-24 months.
Once the bathroom space has been gone through and unwanted products removed, organize what’s left in containers and add labels.
Thees printable bathroom labels are great for spotting just what you need at a glance.
The Garage
Garage spaces tend to get dirty and cluttered throughout the Fall and Winter months.
This is especially true in areas with cold and yucky weather when there’s the greatest temptation to get into the warm house asap.
Spring is a fantastic time to clear out the garage and reset it before the warmer months arrive.
Take some time on a sunny day to tackle the space and bring things back into order.
Putting like with like to organize the space can be challenging in such a big space, so trying creating zones.
Maintain the order by labeling the zones and containers used to organize items in the garage space with a set of labels.
Over to you!
And there you have some fantastic tips for making your annual Spring Clean so much easier!
And the great this is that you can really use these decluttering tips to cut down on your daily cleaning routine too.
It’s really just another great reason to declutter on the regular since you’re saving more time and getting through cleaning chores much more quickly.
Happy Spring cleaning!
Organization Resources You’ll Love
Transform your space and eliminate clutter with the Label All the Things Printable Home Organization Bundle.
Our comprehensive printable household label collection offers an instant, stylish solution to help everyone in your household know exactly where things belong.
Beautifully organize your bathroom must haves, including beauty and travel toiletries and first aid supplies so you’re never left to guess where anything is.
You’ll love our set of printable bathroom organization labels that makes bringing streamlined order to any space!
Are you ready to get your life organized in a way you never thought possible? It’s simple: just follow along each day and complete the daily tasks in tour Decluttering Calendar. Great printable calendar you can keep in your planner or on your fridge to keep on track!
Make organizing your entire garage so much easier with our printable Garage Organization Labels! There’s a label for every category you’ll need, like tools, screws, gardening and sports equipment. There’ll be no mistaking what goes where and your space will stay so nicely organized and ordered!
Streamline your decluttering process by giving yourself visual cues for your piles so you never mix things up!
Our printable Decluttering and Sorting Cards are an essential tool that saves a ton of frustration and headaches.
Stop struggling with the clutter that’s blocking you from enjoying your home. Get the guidance you need to transform your space without overwhelm.
Get your copy of Organize and Declutter Your Life today.
