Let’s face it- Spring Cleaning is probably the last thing any busy, working mom wants to spend her free time on. When you are exhausted after a long day or long week, you rarely have the energy or motivation to start deep cleaning your home. Unfortunately, dust and grime do not care how we feel and Spring Cleaning is a necessary evil. As a working mom myself, I created a more realistic and manageable way to handle Spring Cleaning for busy moms.
Spring Cleaning is all about deep cleaning your home. I highly recommend spending time decluttering problem areas in your home prior to starting your Spring Cleaning project. Decluttering while you clean slows down the process and is more time-consuming. Why clean something you don’t even need or want anymore? You can learn my simple decluttering process here.
Spring Cleaning is all about removing the dust, dirt and grime on hard-to-reach, less frequently cleaned items. Spring Cleaning is deep cleaning areas like behind appliances, ovens, behind furniture, baseboards, and windows. The really fun stuff. 😩
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The spring cleaning process for busy moms
I used to think spring cleaning was grabbing a deep cleaning checklist and doing everything on the list all at once. That is tiring, difficult and not fun. My philosophy has changed over the years. Now, I try complete my deep cleaning tasks throughout the year. Some of the tasks I do quarterly and some I only do once a year. Focusing on just a few deep cleaning tasks makes the Spring Cleaning process for working moms more manageable. Here are the steps to make your Spring Cleaning process easier. You can grab my FREE Spring Cleaning Packet below!
STEP 1: have a brainstorming session
To determine what tasks you should work on, I suggest a quick brainstorming session. Set a timer for 5 minutes and write down all of the deep cleaning tasks you need/want to do. Then, rank those items in order of importance. POWER Tip: Place the tasks that are bothering you at the top of the list. You can use the Spring Cleaning List worksheet in the free packet above to complete this step.
Step 2: Make a Schedule
After you have created your spring cleaning list, block out 15-30 minutes (or more if you have it and are motivated to do it!) to work on your tasks each day. Finish a task before moving on to the next one. Complete as many tasks as you can during the week. You can use the daily schedule in the free Spring Cleaning Packet to schedule your tasks.
Step 3: Get the Family Involved
Make spring cleaning a family affair! Get your spouse and children involved by assigning special tasks for them to do. The blank chore cards in the Spring Cleaning Packet are a fun way to assign each member a cleaning task. Getting your kids involved in your spring cleaning will ease your cleaning burden and teach your children the value of hardwork and a tidy home.
Step 4: Make it fun
Make your cleaning time fly by with music. Turn up the tunes, dance around and get busy!
Step 5: Maintain a Cleaning Schedule
Maintain your clean home by keeping a consistent cleaning routine. Performing daily, 10-minute tidy-ups and weekly cleanings keep the clutter under control. The Spring Cleaning Packet has a routine cleaning schedule in it that breaks the cleaning tasks down into daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly tasks.
Keep it Simple
Breaking your cleaning tasks down into smaller tasks and timeframes makes spring cleaning more manageable for busy working moms. Do the worst task (your least favorite task or the task that is bothering you the most) first. Get it over with and the rest of your spring cleaning week won’t be so terrible. Remember, the cleaning progress you make each day will add up to big results in the end!
Happy Cleaning!
