The birds are singing, there are new buds on the trees, and the sun is shining – it’s springtime once again! With the new season comes a chance to start fresh, and that often means spring cleaning.

Having a fresh clean home is a great feeling, but getting there can be a lot of work, and getting started is often daunting.

In this article we’ll take you through some tips on how to spring clean effectively, and how self storage can help.

Start by Decluttering

The first step in any spring cleaning project is to declutter your home. This means going through each room and deciding what you want to keep, donate, or throw away. It can be helpful to make three piles – one for items you want to keep, one for items you want to donate, and one for items you want to throw away.

For the items you want to keep, you’ll want to find a space in your home where those items can be neatly tucked away and stored otherwise they’ll continue to clutter up your house.

If you don’t have enough space for all your items, you can place them in a storage unit to keep them out of your way. If you already have a self storage unit, it might be convenient to store some house clutter in it temporarily while you’re doing your spring cleaning. Or, if you have items that won’t fit in your loft or garage, then a storage unit could be useful for items that you don’t need to access regularly.

While you’re decluttering it’s also the perfect time to also do some dusting. If you’re already taking items off the shelf to put into piles, then you might as well dust the shelf while you’re there.

Create a Cleaning Schedule

Once you’ve decluttered your home, it’s time to create a cleaning schedule. This will help you stay organized and make sure that all of the tasks get done in a timely manner. One way to do this could be to start by making a list of all the rooms in your house and then assign each room to one day of the week.

On each day, you can focus on one room and do a deep clean. This could include vacuuming, mopping, dusting, scrubbing bathroom & kitchen surfaces, and more. If you have any items that need to be stored while you’re cleaning, such as furniture or decorations, then self storage is a great option for this.

Don’t Forget About the Outdoors

Spring cleaning isn’t just about the inside of your home, it’s also important to take care of the outside. This could include power washing your driveway, trimming trees and bushes, and cleaning out your gutters. If you have any outdoor furniture or decorations that need to be stored while you’re doing this, then self storage is a great option for this as well.

Get Help

Spring cleaning can be a lot of work, and for some people might not be feasible on their own, so it’s important to get help if you need it. Ask family and friends to help you out, or hire a professional cleaning service.

By following these tips, you can make spring cleaning a breeze. And with the help of self storage, you can keep your home clutter-free all year round.