Top Items to Declutter Before You Spring Clean

Now that we’ve turned our clocks ahead and we’re enjoying longer days and hopefully warmer weather on the horizon, it may have prompted you to consider cleaning up a bit around the house. Spring is the perfect time to deep clean your home, but before you break out the mops, brooms, and cleaning products, you’ll want to declutter first. After all, there’s no use in cleaning around items that you don’t want to keep in your home, right? So, before you tackle the grime, it’s time to tackle the clutter to make your home more comfortable and functional as the summer months creep into view.

Here are the top items to declutter before you Spring clean…

Seasonal Clothing Items

As the weather warms up, you’ll want to grab your totes of summer clothing, and while you’re in the process of this, you’ll want to go through these items and see if there’s anything you don’t wear anymore. It’s recommended to go through your winter items, while they’re still in your closet, as well as your summer items as you unpack them from storage. This way, you won’t be putting away items you won’t wear next winter and you won’t be unpacking items that you’re not going to wear this summer.

Cleaning Supplies

In preparation for your epic cleaning project, you’ll want to get rid of cleaning products that are either empty, expired, or not of use to you anymore. Cleaning products tend to accumulate in the home, and they take up space, so going through these prior to starting your Spring cleaning is highly advised. This way, you’re not cluttering up your under-the-sink area or utility closet.

Lawn & Garden Items

As the ground thaws and the sun permeates through your yard, you’re going to want to spend more time outside tending to your lawn or garden. This is a great time to go through your backyard shed or garage and get rid of items that you haven’t used in a while. From potting soil to old tools, planters, seeds, and more, consolidating this area will make it easier when it’s time to start planting your garden.

Other Items to Declutter

There are so many areas of the home that can benefit from a good decluttering effort, especially this time of the year. Other items to consider decluttering before you start to clean include:

·         Desk drawers & old paperwork

·         Magazines & other reading materials

·         Holiday décor

·         Linens & towels

·         Expired pantry items & medicine

When it’s time to begin your Spring-cleaning checklist, you want to ensure that you’re successful at brightening up your home for the warmer months ahead. So, keep these tips in mind before you embark on your cleaning projects and enhance your home’s comfort by reducing the clutter.