Just like that, we’re quickly entering the much-needed season of spring—and what better way to celebrate than a traditional spring cleaning. The winter weather and holiday season often bring clutter and disarray into our homes, and most of us have had zero motivation to deep clean and tidy up. As the flowers start to bloom and the temperatures begin to rise, say goodbye to those winter blues by freshening up your home to prepare for the quickly approaching warmer seasons. At Riverside Homebuilders, we’re here to help you get back into your warm weather groove by providing you with a few simple tips to maximize this year's spring cleaning. 

Plan and prep

With a job as big as spring cleaning, it’s important to have a plan before digging in. Scope out your home to see what exactly you’re working with—whether it be a month's worth of cleaning or a day—and plan from there. Map out your objectives for each room throughout your Riverside home and highlight the areas that need more attention. Choose a time frame for your cleaning adventures based around your schedule, even if it’s just for 30 minutes a few times a week. Although it may be tempting to jump right in without a plan, having a set schedule will help make sure everything on your spring cleaning list gets accomplished efficiently and successfully. To take it a step further, hang your schedule or checklist on the fridge or in one of the open hallways of our homes—and you can even color code the tasks based upon each family member or room for extra efficiency. Get creative with your planning, and let the successful cleaning follow. 

Clear out those closets and corners

There’s no doubt that all of us collect clutter over the winter season—between the holidays, the hectic weather and anything in between. Conquering your cluttered corners, closets and any other crowded spaces in your home is a great way to make your spring cleaning a whole lot easier—after all, it’s difficult to clean where there’s chaos. First, separate your cluttered belongings into categories of things to keep, donate or sell. Find new spaces to put your things, such as our massive garages, or add methods of storage for your keepsake items. Have a quick yard sale or post online for your items with value—and if you have any left, take them to local donation centers or thrift stores. It’s best to get rid of as much clutter as possible to maximize your spring cleaning, and we know you’ll feel a million times better after clearing out those crowded spaces in your home. Once you have spacious and open rooms, floors, closets and corners in your home—you’ll be ready for the ultimate deep cleaning.

Tackle one room at a time

Let’s face it—tackling spring cleaning in your home is a huge task to take on, and you’re going to need some structure and process to get it done efficiently. Add some method to the madness by breaking down your cleaning from room to room, and although it may not seem like a huge step—it makes an incredible difference. 

Instead of being scattered throughout the house, narrow down what needs to be done in each room and go from there. Handling your cleaning one room at a time will increase organization and attention to detail, especially in those areas that get extra neglected during the colder months. Whether you start in the kitchen, the utility room, or the master suite bathroom—splitting up your cleaning tasks by each room will allow for a much more effective and successful spring cleaning. 

Get the family involved

A great way to quicken the process of spring cleaning is to make it a household endeavor. Assign chores for the whole family to complete throughout the house, and give the younger ones age-appropriate tasks to tackle. Whether it’s picking up toys or wiping off counters, there are multiple spring cleaning activities that the whole family can participate in. You’ll likely find yourself marking things off of your checklist much faster with more hands involved, and there’s no better time to start incorporating family chores than now. Take advantage of the opportunity by creating a family chore chart to hang on the fridge to help implement cleaning habits year round. 

Set the tone for spring

A much-needed spring cleaning will not only serve as a great icebreaker to get back into regular cleaning and organizing habits, but it can also inspire creativity. To take your seasonal deep clean to the next level, give your home a full refresh from top to bottom by incorporating spring-themed decor. Integrate the season of spring into your Riverside home by adding some lightly colored curtains, a few house plants and some textured throw pillows to make it feel extra fresh and clean. 

At Riverside Homebuilders, we’re here to make your spring cleaning process easier with our dedication to serve our clients and our homes with the utmost care and craft. No matter the season, we know you’ll always love your home when it’s from Riverside. Give us a call at (817) 601-6230 or fill out our online form today for any inquiries or information.