If you’re a regular reader of agebuzz, you’re aware of the various strategies and suggestions we’ve highlighted for cleaning the clutter from your home. And now that we’re into March, it’s likely your thoughts are turning to Spring cleaning. However, the consensus seems to be that when it comes to Spring cleaning, your strategy needs to involve more than sorting and sifting through items and selling or giving away discards. The phrase “deep clean” surfaces regularly in posts about Spring cleaning, and that may mean getting down on your hands and knees and putting in the effort to really go after the dust, mold, and grime that’s probably been untouched during regular cleanups. Hopefully, you’ve been keeping up your strength and exercise routines so that you’re up for the job!

There’s no shortage of checklists to ensure your Spring cleaning is thorough and comprehensive. Several websites have published detailed checklists that go from room to room to ensure nothing is missed. For example, Care.com has both a room-by-room checklist and a weekly calendar to keep you on track. The list touches on cleaning efforts for every room and general suggestions to keep the effort going by focusing on positive results. Moreover, their post underscores the value of a good Spring cleaning to help you gear up for busy summer months, keep your space more functional, and protect your environment from allergens, all valuable points, especially if you’re in a small space or are sensitive to seasonal allergies. Other sites offering their own versions of comprehensive checklists for Spring cleaning include Good Housekeeping, CNET, and Architectural Digest. 

Of course, a good thorough cleaning may mean some new products to help you dust, wash, vacuum, and mop. And there’s no shortage of recommended products to go around. For example, the New York Times Wirecutter recently published “a not-overwhelming guide to spring cleaning” that includes an array of useful products to facilitate an easier effort. Amazon also dedicates a specific place on its website for every possible spring cleaning tool and product you can imagine, while Yahoo provides a list of the best 5 spring cleaning items you can purchase at Dollar Tree. But if you’re willing to spend extravagantly on luxury items to boost your efforts to the next level, take a look at the pricey products available for closet cleaning from the website Air Mail. As Marie Kondo has made clear, “The objective of cleaning is not just to clean, but to feel happiness living within that environment.” Wishing you the best of luck and a happy result from your spring cleaning!