Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be a chore. Use these spring cleaning ideas to help focus more on spring and less on cleaning.
Start Simple With Flowers
Before you dive into the spring cleaning and household projects, set the stage with some fresh flowers. Vases filled with colorful floral arrangements will breathe life into your home while setting the stage for the rest of your home brightening activities.
If you can get them from your own garden, that’s ideal. But you can also make a trip to your local florist, grocery store, or farmer’s market for some bright blooms. Daffodils, crocus, and hyacinth are early bloomers and add invigorating pops of color to any room. You also can’t go wrong with a bouquet of festive spring tulips.
Switch Up Your Decor
You switch your closet around based on the season, so why should your home’s wardrobe be any different? You don’t have to completely overhaul your interior design scheme, but a few simple switches and additions can have a massive impact.
A new comforter can completely transform your bedroom. Spring-themed art and bright throw pillows can transition your living room smoothly into spring. While you’re at it, slipcovers have come a long way in modern times and can be a great way to give your couch or other chairs a makeover.
Clean Up Dusty Areas
If you have a wood-burning fireplace, now’s a good time to scoop and toss any old ashes to prevent the smell from sinking into your carpet and furniture. For gas fireplaces, be sure to clean off the glass window and check that you don’t smell any gas leaks.
Another area to really dust is your window screens. It’s amazing how dusty window screens can get, and with storms and higher winds during the spring, that dust can enter your home. There are a few different ways to clean up your window screens:
- Remove the frame, softly scrub them with soap and water, and let them dry before replacing.
- Replace the screen entirely
- Use a soft-bristled vacuum brush to clean them from the inside.
Use our window screen maintenance guide for more details!
Make Your Home Look and Smell Like Spring
Once you’ve removed that faint bonfire smell from your living room you’ll want to pick another, more spring-appropriate scent to take its place. Candles aren’t just for winter, so stock up on light scents for the new season.
If you’re keeping flowers around the house, floral scents can complement things nicely. Bright, fresh citrus scents are also great for spring because they’re naturally invigorating.
Give Your Yard and Garden Some TLC
Once the inside of your house is all spruced up for spring, you’ll definitely want to make sure that the outside shines just as bright. Sweep away all of the leaves and other debris from your patio. Start tilling and fertilizing your lawn and garden so that you can plant your grass and plants as soon as the weather permits.
If you want a sustainable lawn, check out our guide.
And whether you’re a seasoned gardening veteran or just getting started, we have some helpful tips to get your gardening started the right way.
Brighten Your Budget With 2-10
These spring cleaning tips can help you have a little fun and be a little creative with your home, which can brighten life in your home. Another way to brighten your life is to protect your budget against expensive, inconvenient breakdowns to important systems and appliances. With a Home Service Plan (aka Home Warranty) from 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty (2-10), you could reduce the costs of routine breakdowns to things like your HVAC system, oven, or refrigerator.
