There's something about the changing of the seasons that gets me excited about cleaning and organizing my home. Just like with spring, I love to get ready for the summer by getting the house in order. My summer cleaning routine includes deep cleaning the carpets, mopping all the floors (paying close attention to the grout - my enemy), washing the windows, and cleaning all of the nooks and crannies in the kitchen and bathroom. It's a lot of work, but the payoff - having a sparkling home that's ready for summer fun - is worth it!
To get myself into summer cleaning mode, I've come up with a few tips to make the process as smooth (and fun!) as possible:
Don't try to do all of you cleaning in one day - Because I have so many little jobs that I want to get done, I do them one at a time over a period of days (usually a week). Spreading out the work means I don't get bored and I still have time to do other projects with my daughter -- it's summer after all .. don't overwhelm yourself!
Get all of your supplies ready before you start - There's nothing worse than mentally planning to do something and then not having what you need to get the job done. If you need to stock up on cleaning supplies, purchase everything you need in advance-- including new sponges, mop heads, and towels.
Crank up the music - Nothing gets me in the mood to clean more than dance music! Put on your favorite tunes and watch the time fly by as you mop floors and wash windows -- if your kids are at home, you can turn your cleaning session into an impromptu dance party 😉
Jenn
I will take some CRANKIN' music to get me motivated. Suggestions?
Lisa
Stay on top of it so it isn't quite as bad.
Theresa
What a fun twitter party!
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV
I always clean to music .
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins
The only thing that works for me is.... music and of course my kids.
Tricia Nightowlmama
tackle one task at a time
Lolo
I feel like it is the only time I can clean since I have off for the summer.
Tiff @ Babes and Kids
I am the same way with cleaning. Do my bathrooms on Monday, vacuuming on Tuesdays, mopping on Wednesday, a load of laundry a day, etc. It makes cleaning a lot more bearable.
nicole @nicky_olea
I clean in 15 min bursts through out the day! Tackling bigger jobs little by little!
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes
I'm hoping to develop a better schedule this summer for cleaning; my current plan of attack just isn't working as my kids are getting older.
Leilani
Luckily when we moved to a new house a couple months ago, we made it a point to keep the house clean and organized from the get-go. So we don't have any real major cleaning to do. Lucky us! 🙂
Marcie W.
I always clean to music and it really helps me stay energized.
Penelope (NYC Blogger)
I feel so behind and disorganized when it comes to cleaning, gah!
Colleen
I missed the party but my tip is to pick one room a day to get clean so you aren't doing the whole house at once.
Josephine
thanks for the tips.. but what if i only have one rest day in a week ? would it be possible for me to do all the cleaning in one day ? I'd really appreciate your response.. thanks 🙂
Donna
I think staying on top of it so it doesn't get too bad to begin with is the trick. However, during school months, it can get away from me so easy. :/ Great tips!
Peggy
This was a lot of fun and totally helpful!! Thanks for a great #party and a lot of fun in education!
Elaina- @atimeout4mommy
Aww Man! I missed the party! But I love Pledge products for dusting!