My spring cleaning tips will rid your home of clutter – I avoid waste and have a 2-month rule for ‘aspirational’ foods
FOLLOWING a few simple steps may speed up your spring cleaning process.
One woman revealed the hacks she uses to de-clutter her home every year.
Commenting under a post, Reddit user AdChemical1663 broke down each of her cleaning techniques.
For her first suggestion, the homeowner recommended tackling the food in your kitchen.
“Anything that’s going to expire in the next six months but was aspirational, stuff you don’t normally cook with, has two months to get eaten or it’s getting donated,” she explained.
The social media user gave examples of orzo, risotto rice, and rice noodles.
She applied a similar de-cluttering technique to all of her beauty products.
“All storage areas with consumables get ‘use me’ baskets,” she explained.
She advised using up “the hair mask with one to two treatments left, the liquid hand soap with half an inch left, the condiment with a quarter cup left.”
“Anything you’re saving for a special occasion, this is the occasion,” she said.
The Redditor advised using the items from the lowest quantity to the largest.
She also suggested using the same method for your cleaning products.
“Gather all your specialty cleaning products and apply them per the instructions,” she said.
“Polish your furniture, treat your leather goods, clean the washer, garbage disposal, and dishwasher.”
She also advised handwashing your woolen items and cold-weather accessories before storing them for the summer.
And while you are putting away your winter items, it may be an ideal time to clear out your wardrobe.
“Start saving boxes, label them ‘donate,’ and put them somewhere easy to access,” she said.
Cleaning tips to elevate your home
Realtor Stephanie Booth shared her go-to cleaning tips with The U.S. Sun.
- Use dish soap and baking soda to scrub your stovetop and kitchen cabinets.
- Clean your carpets, dishwasher, and under appliances as soon as you move in.
- Make a crockpot potpourri of sliced lemons, vanilla, a sprig of rosemary, and two cups of water.
- Fluff your pillows but don’t worry about karate-chopping them.
“Aim for one box a week, or one box a day, depending on the number of household occupants and general level of clutter.”
She recommended maximizing productivity on “big cleaning days” by planning a Crockpot dinner or another easy meal.
“Get that going first thing in the morning so dinner is already taken care of,” she said.
“Put it someplace out of the way if you’re deep cleaning the kitchen.”