Our top five spring cleaning tips!

February has finally arrived, which can only mean one thing – it’s time for the annual spring clean. Here at the Roscommon People, we’ve put together five spring cleaning tips designed to give you a fresh start in 2023!

Do a big clear-out

Before you do anything else, you need to go through your things and declutter, throwing it all out or donating anything you no longer have any use for that’s still in good condition (such as clothing, appliances, books, CDs, furniture, etc.). Also, don’t forget to check the use-by dates on your food, bathroom products, etc., and throw thing out where needed.

Make a to-do list

Making a to-do list for your spring clean can go a long way towards helping you map out all the jobs you need to do and also making sure that you don’t accidentally forget anything. Plus, being able to see the progress you make as you ‘tick off’ each job will keep you motivated to see the job out.

Deep-clean time

No one likes doing it, but when it comes to bigger appliances such as ovens, freezers, etc., the big deep clean is inevitable.

In the case of appliances like fridges, freezers, ovens, microwaves, etc., make sure to empty it out completely before cleaning it appropriately and thoroughly, and also try to move the appliance out (if possible) and clean in behind it too while you’re at it.

Work top to bottom

To ensure you don’t have to keep going back to clean the same area over and over, make sure you work from the top down to avoid dirtying something you’ve already cleaned. Start up high by getting rid of the cobwebs and work your way down to cleaning the furnishings before finally getting to the floors.

Take breaks and make it enjoyable!

The big annual spring clean can be a bit of a drag, no matter how satisfying the end result is. Make sure you don’t get too fatigued and end up wasting time working much slower and ineffectively. Take breaks and switch on a podcast or playlist to keep you motivated to see the job through.