More Spring Cleaning Tips

After we ran the Spring Cleaning story (click here) we received even more tips from 1-800-Got-Junk.

1. Begin the Cleaning Process in the Space You Use Most Frequently

Living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens and dens are the most commonly used rooms in the home. These high traffic spaces also happen to be the areas that collect the most clutter and junk. First, identify which space you are using the most and then make it your top priority for spring cleaning.

2. Translate the Goal of Spring Cleaning Into Weekly Action Items

Instead of baring the burden of cleaning the whole house from top to bottom in one fell swoop, create a list of major cleaning goals and break them into prioritized weekly tasks. Also don’t be afraid to delegate smaller organizing or cleaning tasks to other people in your household.

3. Make a Deadline and Hold Yourself Accountable

Once you have committed to spring cleaning give yourself a date of completion. To be held accountable, try to create visual reminders like a note on the fridge or a reminder in your email calendar to keep you on task. Also consider booking a pickup date with a removal service so you have a firm completion date for when you must have your mess sorted.

4. Divide and Conquer.

Many of us don’t realized how much junk we really have until we start cleaning. By grouping similar items in a pile, it is easy to see where we have duplicates or outdated items. As an example, If you have 20 board games in your closet, cut them down to just four or five of the games you play the most.

5. Leave Donation and Recycling to the Professionals.

According to the spring cleaning experts at 1-800-GOT-JUNK? the number one reason their customers procrastinate tossing old items is that they want them donated to a good place, but don’t have the time or resources to take them there. So, if you are hanging on to an old sofa or piece of furniture that is collecting dust, just remember that many services like 1-800-GOT-JUNK? pick up items for a fee and donate and recycle whenever possible.