10 Essential Tips for a Fresh and Clean Home This Spring 🌸🧼

Spring is the perfect time to give your home a fresh start! After the cold, cluttered months of winter, nothing feels better than opening the windows, letting in the fresh air, and sprucing up your space. Spring cleaning can seem like a big task, but with the right plan, it can be incredibly rewarding (and dare we say, fun! 🤩).

This guide has 10 helpful tips. They will assist you in decluttering, cleaning, and refreshing your home this season. Enjoy the energy of spring! 🌷✨

Before diving into deep cleaning, start with decluttering. This makes cleaning easier and ensures you’re not just moving clutter from one spot to another. Tackling one room at a time can make the process less overwhelming.

• Sort through items: Create three piles—Keep, Donate, and Discard. Be ruthless with items you no longer use or need.
• Organize as you go: For items you’re keeping, place them back in a more organized way. Use baskets, shelves, and containers to give everything a designated spot.
• Get rid of duplicates: Do you really need five spatulas? Simplifying your belongings reduces clutter and gives you more space to work with.

Decluttering gives you that instant “lighter” feeling and sets the stage for a deeper clean.

After months of keeping the windows shut, your home might feel stuffy. Spring is the perfect time to refresh the air in your space.

• Open windows: Let the fresh spring breeze flow through your home. Even just 10-15 minutes of fresh air can make a huge difference.
• Use air purifiers: If you live in a place with a lot of pollen or have allergies, think about using an air purifier. It can help remove allergens from your home.
• Add indoor plants: Plants like snake plants, peace lilies, and spider plants help purify the air naturally while adding a refreshing pop of green. 🪴

Carpets and rugs collect dust, dirt, and allergens, making them prime candidates for a deep clean during your spring refresh. Vacuuming often is good. However, you need to perform a deep clean to get rid of dirt that has built up over winter.

• Vacuum thoroughly: Start by vacuuming all carpets and rugs to pick up loose dirt.
• Steam clean or shampoo: Rent or use a steam cleaner to give carpets a deeper clean. You can also hire professionals if you want a completely hassle-free experience.
• Spot clean stains: For smaller stains, mix a little bit of dish soap with warm water and gently blot the area with a clean cloth. Avoid scrubbing, as it can make the stain worse.

TIPS: Your local Bunnings may offer carpet cleaner equipment for hire, along with the right cleaning products, so you can easily deep clean your carpets yourself.

Walls and baseboards are often overlooked during regular cleaning, but they collect dust and grime over time. A quick wipe-down can brighten up your entire room.

• Dust first: Use a microfiber cloth to remove dust and cobwebs from the tops of baseboards and the corners of walls.
• Wipe with a damp cloth: For the walls, use a gentle cleaner and a damp cloth. Be sure to wring out the cloth well to avoid soaking the walls.
• Focus on high-traffic areas: Focus on areas with fingerprints and smudges, such as light switches and doorknobs.

Your kitchen is one of the busiest areas of your home, and it deserves some extra love during your spring cleaning. Grease, food splatters, and crumbs can build up in hidden places, so let’s tackle those hard-to-reach areas.

• Clean the fridge: Empty out your fridge, toss any expired items, and wipe down the shelves and drawers with warm, soapy water.
• Scrub the oven: Use an oven cleaner or a baking soda paste to remove grease and grime. Don’t forget to clean the oven racks as well.
• Wipe down cabinets: Grease and dust can accumulate on cabinet doors. Use a degreaser to wipe them down and get them looking like new.
• Sanitise countertops and sink: Use a disinfectant spray to clean surfaces. Scrub your sink well with a gentle cleaner.

Spring is all about letting the sunshine in, so make sure your windows are sparkling clean. Clean windows make rooms feel brighter and more inviting.

• Dust window frames and sills: Before washing the glass, remove any dust and debris from the frames and sills.
• Use a glass cleaner: Spray the windows with a glass cleaner or make your own solution with equal parts vinegar and water. Wipe them down with a microfiber cloth or a squeegee for a streak-free finish.
• Don’t forget the outside: If you can reach your exterior windows, give them a clean too. A garden hose can help rinse away dirt and grime before wiping them down.

A good spring clean is the perfect time to refresh your bedding and take care of your mattress. You spend a lot of time in your bedroom, so it’s important to keep it clean and fresh for a good night’s sleep.

• Wash bedding: Strip your bed and launder your sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers. Use hot water to kill dust mites and allergens.
• Flip or rotate your mattress: This helps prevent uneven wear and prolongs the life of your mattress.
• Vacuum the mattress: Use a vacuum attachment to remove dust, dirt, and dead skin cells from your mattress.
• Air out pillows: If possible, place pillows outside in the sun for a few hours. The sunlight acts as a natural disinfectant and helps remove odors. 🌞

Spring cleaning your bathroom can make it feel like a spa-like retreat. With regular use, bathrooms collect soap scum, mold, and grime, so let’s freshen it up!

• Clean shower and tub: Use a bathroom cleaner to scrub away soap scum and hard water stains. For tough spots, use a baking soda paste.
• Wipe mirrors and glass: Use a streak-free glass cleaner to polish mirrors and shower doors.
• Sanitize the toilet: Use a toilet bowl cleaner to scrub the inside. Disinfect the outside, including the handle and lid.
• Declutter cabinets: Sort through toiletries and dispose of expired products. Organize what’s left for easy access.
• Wash towels and bath mats: Launder towels and replace them with fresh, clean ones. Don’t forget to wash the bath mat, which can harbor bacteria.

Spring is the best time to clean out your closets, pantry, and other storage areas. It's a great chance to declutter and reorganize. A little bit of organization goes a long way in keeping your home tidy.

• Empty the space: Take everything out so you can start with a clean slate.
• Sort through items: Donate or discard anything you haven’t used in the last year or no longer need. Be honest with yourself!
• Reorganize: Use baskets, bins, and shelves to organize what you’re keeping. Group similar items together so everything is easy to find.
• Label containers: Labeling bins or drawers can help you keep everything in order and avoid clutter in the future.

Now that your home is clean and clutter-free, it’s time to infuse it with the fresh scents of spring. A great-smelling home instantly feels fresher and more welcoming.

• Use essential oil diffusers: Lavender, citrus, or eucalyptus essential oils are perfect for creating a fresh spring scent.
• Light scented candles: Candles not only add a lovely scent but also create a cozy ambiance.
• Make your own room spray: Mix water, a few drops of essential oils, and a little witch hazel in a spray bottle. This makes a simple room spray.
• Add fresh flowers: Nothing says spring like a vase full of fresh blooms! 🌷💐

Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be a chore—it can be a way to welcome the new season with a sense of renewal. By following these 10 essential tips, you’ll declutter, clean, and refresh your home so it feels lighter, brighter, and ready for spring. Take your time, enjoy the process, and relish in the results. A fresh, clean home makes way for a fresh, happy you! 🌼🧽

Happy spring cleaning! 🌷