5 Things With Anna: Holy Grail Cleaning Tips
Before we start declaring war on those dust bunnies and practically dislocating our elbows scrubbing the house for spring. You’ll want to lean in for these 5 holy grail cleaning tips I’ve managed to snag from the cleaning gods themselves and yeah, I’m just the lucky messenger here, expertise not included. Stick around for a 6th bonus tip this week, It is a total game-changer.
1. Start With Your Hardest Task
First off, tackle your personal Everest. Is your closet a black hole? Home office look like a paper bomb exploded? Start with the chaos that’s giving you sleepless nights. Conquering that beast will give you the superhero boost you need to face the rest of your cleaning saga.
2. Break Down Big Cleaning By Room
Moving on, we’re going room by room, people! Adopt the “top to bottom” strategy. Climb that step-ladder and show those ceiling fans who’s boss, then work your way down to the depths of under-furniture grime. Spring’s the perfect excuse to lavish some T-L-C on those sneaky nooks and crannies we love to ignore and hey, those baseboards and lampshades have feelings too so don’t leave them hanging.
3. Get New Products
Refresh that cleaning arsenal. Consider swapping some of your chemical warriors for greener soldiers. Our dear planet will thank you and if you want to do it on-the-cheap, good ole’ fashioned baking soda and vinegar can often do the trick.
4. Clean With Other People
It’s a team effort. You’re not the sole inhabitant nor mess-creator in this abode. Time to impart some wisdom and share the load plus, it’s a fun way to bond or at least that’s what you can tell them.
5. Get Rid Of Extra Things
Time to declutter and decide the fate of your belongings. Trash, donate, store, or find them a home. It’s sorting hat time, but for stuff. There you have it, folks.
For my bonus tip, from one busy, slightly frazzled mom to another, “If your home looks like kids live there… well, guess what? It’s perfectly fine because kids DO live there!” This is the ultimate permission slip to cut yourself some slack. We’re all juggling the best we can, after all!
