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May 1, 2015 By Cyn Gagen 54 Comments

Spring Cleaning Your Home

Filed Under: CELEBRATE, Spring

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Out with the old and in with the new! It’s time to turn away from winter blues and take a fresh deep breath into spring. Around here, this starts with spring cleaning your home.

I know, I know. Depending on where you live, you may still be having unseasonably cool weather (seriously…..it snowed here just a few days ago!). But we’ve had little snippets of spring – just enough to remind us that it really IS here and that summer really IS just around the corner.

Spring Cleaning Your Home

Even with the less-than-perfect weather, I find this the perfect time of year to put away the winter stuff, give the house a good cleaning out and get ready for summer because I sure don’t want to spend any of those beautiful sunny, warm days on housework (you’ll find me at the beach instead).

So, if you’re a spring cleaner like me, I’ve got some quick cleanup tips with a must-have giveaway for the occasion.

Tip #1: Call in for extra troops

Fighting off greasy stains, tough mildew, and stubborn odors will require an additional set of hands – so make this a family affair and grab as many helpers as you can! When it comes down to it, you’re not the only one living under the roof.

Tip #2: Take your time

Remember that while adrenaline may be rushing to get your house looking spotless, it’s wise to spread out a large project like this over the course of a few days. The season is here to stay so no need to panic! The last thing you want is an injury to welcome you into spring. 

Tip #3: Map it out

Organize, organize, organize! Work from the top down, inside to outside, and keep an agenda to prioritize. Allocating rooms to each person (or doing it one at a time by yourself) will also avoid unfinished tasks. Setting this up at the beginning will make the process so much quicker and more efficient.

Tip #4: Have fun

Turn on the radio, lay out a few snacks, and don’t take it too seriously! Celebrate the season of greener grasses and sunny weather (without the sweat and sunburns). 

Your family’s living space deserves only the best – after all, where else can you unwind and call it your very own home sweet home?

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  1. Vesper Meikle says

    May 1, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    Tip – I always do one room at a time

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  2. Amy C says

    May 1, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    Clean one room at a time. My favourite tip is Tip #2: Take your time.

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  3. melina r says

    May 1, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    My favorite tip is to call in the extra troops to help out to clean.

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  4. Courtney says

    May 1, 2015 at 5:35 pm

    To recruit helpers. I didn’t make the mess myself. I involve my kids. We try to make it fun

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  5. SUMMER PLEWES says

    May 1, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    Start with small rooms first and throw on some of your favorite music. It will make the day easier and faster.

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  6. Amie E says

    May 2, 2015 at 1:58 am

    Dish soap works awesome on laundry stains 😀

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  7. lori b says

    May 2, 2015 at 10:18 am

    my fav would be having someone else do it, but i like to turn the music on that helps me keep going

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  8. Jen Rodrigues says

    May 2, 2015 at 11:54 pm

    Clean each room 15 minutes!! Be organized!!

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  9. becky d. says

    May 3, 2015 at 7:33 am

    No matter what make it fun; something to look forward to not dread. Thanks great giveaway.

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  10. naiddia p says

    May 3, 2015 at 9:26 am

    My tip is to use vinegar to clean windows.

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  11. Erika E says

    May 3, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    I put my dishwashing sponges in the microwave for 2 minutes every day or so to get rid of the germs.

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  12. Andrew P says

    May 3, 2015 at 10:26 pm

    Focus on one room at a time, listen to music to help pass the time

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  13. Sunshine G says

    May 4, 2015 at 12:12 am

    Definitely put some music on – it makes chores so much more pleasant!

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  14. maria says

    May 4, 2015 at 12:44 am

    Dust-it’s very visible in sunlight.

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  15. Belinda McNabb says

    May 5, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    when cleaning glass use newspaper instead of paper towels or a cloth. No streaking!

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  16. Karla says

    May 6, 2015 at 9:07 am

    I do one room a day,and make a list,and mark things off as they get completed.

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  17. Dreena says

    May 6, 2015 at 9:15 am

    Favourite cleaning tip: Soak stained clothes first before you wash them.

    Cheers.

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  18. Lee-Ann says

    May 6, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    It’s best to set small “goals” while cleaning. Never decide to do everything in one go – that’s just too hard. Instead, break it up into manageable blocks and you will find that spring cleaning doesn’t become such a chore. (pun intended!)

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  19. Anita Duvall says

    May 6, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    For your Spring Cleaning, open up the windows and air out the house. Let some fresh air circulate before closing.

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  20. Lori Jackson says

    May 7, 2015 at 9:32 am

    I make a spray bottle with half water half vinegar and a dash of sunlight to get dirt and grime off my baseboards.

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  21. Tammy Dalley says

    May 7, 2015 at 2:43 pm

    Use vinegar to eliminate fungus instead of unhealthy chlorine.

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  22. Chris Stockford says

    May 7, 2015 at 4:24 pm

    Keep the windows washed often

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  23. Heather Poindexter says

    May 7, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    Do a little at a time.

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  24. Cheryl says

    May 9, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    Make a list don’t do it all at once, do your least favourite job first

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  25. Mark V. says

    May 9, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    use a toothpaste rub on your mirrors to keep them from fogging

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  26. Bree says

    May 10, 2015 at 11:16 am

    Open the windows and crank the tunes! fresh air and good music make me WANT to clean!

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  27. Doris H says

    May 10, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    My favourite tip is to do your cleaning with the windows open.

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  28. Jonnie says

    May 10, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    My favorite cleaning tip is to start at the top of the room and work your way down.

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  29. ivy pluchinsky says

    May 11, 2015 at 7:17 pm

    do the windows first so you can have them open while cleaning

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  30. Gene D says

    May 11, 2015 at 9:16 pm

    put on headphones and rock out while cleaning

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  31. Glogirl says

    May 11, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    My tip is to make your own glass/window cleaner by combining vinegar and water in a spray bottle. It works really well!

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  32. Brenda Penton says

    May 12, 2015 at 5:12 am

    I make a list of everything that needs to be done and check it off as I go

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  33. chris arnott says

    May 12, 2015 at 8:25 am

    vinegar takes off almost any dirt on any surface safely

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  34. Heidi c. says

    May 12, 2015 at 11:02 am

    Make a list of all the jobs to be done, assign them and then cross them off as they are completed.

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  35. Valerie Mallette says

    May 12, 2015 at 11:48 am

    My favourite cleaning tip is to use vinegar to clean windows and use newspaper to remove streaks.

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  36. michelle tremblett says

    May 12, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    I heat a bowl of water in the microwave, the steam makes it really easy to wipe the stuck on food splatter 🙂

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  37. Jenn says

    May 12, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    My tip is to do one room at a time.

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  38. Rhonda W G. says

    May 12, 2015 at 2:17 pm

    Purge things as you clean out of the house! It’s a good time to declutter…

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  39. Carol M says

    May 12, 2015 at 5:21 pm

    Use newspapers to dry your windows after washing.

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  40. Jenny says

    May 13, 2015 at 11:32 am

    clean a little bit each day

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  41. Kelley Moore says

    May 13, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    Clean one room at a time

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  42. Angela Mitchell says

    May 14, 2015 at 11:54 pm

    Baking soda is so helpful for getting rid of stains in the kitchen such as on the countertop, backsplash etc.

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  43. Caroline says

    May 15, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    Always wear gloves – saves your hands and nails.

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  44. Florence C says

    May 15, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    I do a little housework each day so nothing piles up.

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  45. Donnas says

    May 15, 2015 at 10:57 pm

    Do one room at a time.

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  46. Maegan Morin says

    May 16, 2015 at 12:19 am

    My only tip is to just take it one room at a time.

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  47. Wendy hutton says

    May 16, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    to do one room at a time from top to bottom

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  48. Kristine Ewald says

    May 17, 2015 at 1:29 am

    Get rid of clutter

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  49. Donna L. says

    May 17, 2015 at 1:58 am

    tackle one room at a time

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  50. Robyn Bellefleur says

    May 18, 2015 at 2:43 am

    As you are cleaning, put a pot on with a little water to boil with some cinnamon and nutmeg to make the house smell nice.

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  51. Amber Y says

    May 18, 2015 at 11:42 am

    My favourite tip is to Map it out. I think a plan is always in order and makes things much smoother.

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  52. Bailey Dexter says

    May 19, 2015 at 9:41 am

    Baby wipes! OMG they clean the baseboards fast & nice!

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  53. Julie Bolduc says

    May 20, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    I turn the music up and open the windows and doors one room at a time

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  54. Jasmine says

    July 24, 2015 at 9:49 am

    Such a lovely giveaway! I really like Oxi clean products! Thumbs up! 🙂

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