Start Your Spring Cleaning While There’s Still Snow on the Ground!

When springtime comes around, we think about decluttering and tidying up our homes. Spring cleaning is all about starting fresh after the “big freeze.” Why not get your home in order now? During a snow day when you don’t want to go outside, you can get organized.

Here are 3 ways to tackle the mid-winter mess. Get the kids on board with age-appropriate chores.

Winter Décor

It’s time to take down your holiday decorations if you have not done so already. It is February, after all. Plus, you may have adorned your home with winter-themed touches, which could be too heavy for the spring. Consider your candles, artwork, photos, throw blankets, and curtains.

Rather than stuffing your winter home décor in garbage bags and cardboard boxes, pack them away neatly in clear, labeled containers. Next winter, it’ll be much easier to find what you’re looking for.

Get rid of anything that is worn out or you know you won’t use. If items are in decent condition, perhaps you can donate them.

Children’s Clothing

Go through your children’s wardrobe for the rest of the year. Do their clothes still fit? Are the clothes too “young” for their age now? Decide which items you want to keep, what you can donate, and what can be handed down to a younger sibling, relative, or friend.

Some items may be too used for anyone else to wear them, so toss them out or cut them into scraps for cleaning or art projects.

Kitchen Cleaning

Before cleaning your kitchen floors, counters, cabinets, and appliances, rifle through the refrigerator and cupboards. Throw out any food products that have expired or gone bad.

You can donate any non-perishables you don’t plan to eat, such as canned goods. Rearrange the rest of the kitchen food and drink items in a way that’s easy to maintain and keep neat.

Tip: Store the healthy snacks on the shelves the kids can reach!

When do you start your spring cleaning? Do you get a head start or put it off as long as possible?

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By: Melissa A. Kay