For those times when it’s necessary to spring clean your life (and not just your home).
I love Spring. Everything about the weather getting warmer, Spring Break and even baseball season brings a smile to my face. It’s definitely one of my favorite times of the year. And…with Spring comes the wonderful activity of Spring cleaning. I’m probably one of the few that actually LIKES the act of deep cleaning my home, but there’s something so refreshing about having the windows open, the music blaring, and getting the dust and grime out in preparation for the sunshine and summertime that’s quickly approaching.
And not to worry – even if Spring cleaning isn’t your favorite activity, I’ve created a 7-day challenge to help you get results AND have some fun doing so. You can do these challenges over the next seven days OR you can spread them out over the course of the month. The choice is yours.
But first, let’s get clear on why Spring cleaning really matters.
Reason #1: Sunshine through a window makes the dust more visible.
We have an entryway that rarely sees the sun during the winter months, partly because it’s cloudy and snowy most of the winter, but also, due to the shorter daylight hours, we aren’t always home when the sun does shine through. That first spring day when the sun shines through our entry windows is always eye-opening.
I promise I clean that entryway regularly, but somehow seeing it in the sunlight gives a whole new perspective as to where the dust accumulates. So, use the added light and sunshine to get those dusty areas cleaned!
Reason #2: Get rid of winter germs.
There is something about fresh air that improves our attitudes in our home. I don’t know what it is, but if the wind isn’t blowing the rain, snow, sleet, or hail sideways into the windows of our home, then the windows (and sometimes doors) in my home are open, allowing fresh air to circulate. With the warmer weather of these Spring months, it’s even more enticing to have those windows and doors open.
Try it today and see if you don’t find yourself with more energy and a renewed excitement for life. Winters can be dark and dreary, and those feelings of isolation can often be remedied by the sounds of kids playing, neighbors talking, and the smell of BBQ cooking.
Who doesn’t love the smell of BBQ?
Reason #3: Prepare for warmer weather.
Trust me, once the sunshine hits and the temperatures rise above 70, I’m outside with my kids during every waking hour – or at least I want to be! The last thing I want to do is worry about the cobwebs that have accumulated over the past year or the dust in the corners of all of the public areas of my home. Address those major cleaning issues now, and you’ll be able to embrace the activities of summer without worrying about what the sunlight will expose or missing out on something fun. You’ll be thankful you did.
Take the April 2024 Challenge
Now that we know WHY Spring cleaning is important, we can jump into our April 2024 Challenge. Over the next seven days, we’re going to methodically spring clean your home AND we’re going to spring clean your life as well. Each day comes with a specific “life” challenge and a FREE list of household tasks, too. By the end of these seven days, you’ll have a clean home and, my guess is that you’ll feel refreshed in other ways, too.
So, without further ado – jump into Day 1 of this challenge HERE.
