Spring is around the corner, and homeowners in Bucks County will soon have the chance to throw open their windows and enjoy the fresh air and blooming flowers as the weather warms up. As winter starts to wane and we open our homes up to sunshine and brighter days, spring cleaning is a must, especially if you are considering selling your home during this busy season. The following tips can help you tackle your spring-cleaning chores with ease:
- Create a plan: One of the most difficult things about spring cleaning is that it feels overwhelming. You’ll be much more effective—and feel much less stressed—if the first thing you tackle is the overwhelm. You can do this by creating a list of tasks, room by room, that need to be completed. Since this is spring cleaning and not just a little touch up, focus on the jobs you don’t do on a frequent basis, like cleaning the windows.
- Be realistic: How much help are you going to have doing the cleaning? How much time can you dedicate at once? How heavy-duty is the cleaning that needs to be done? Depending on your answer to these questions, set realistic expectations for what you can do in a day. This will help you to create a schedule that will ensure you get things done without feeling stressed or wearing yourself out.
- Remember that dirt settles downward. When you clean, start with the highest points in the room—your light fixtures or ceiling fans, and work your way down. If you clean your kitchen surfaces before turning your attention to your ceiling fan, all the dust and dirt from the fan blades will fall on your newly scrubbed counters.
- Give yourself less to clean. Before the actual cleaning starts, take a critical eye to your belongings. Is there clutter you can clean out? Are there items you no longer use? Gift, donate, sell, or dispose of what you can, and you’ll not only lighten your cleaning load but give your mood a boost as you enjoy a less crowded space.
- Citrus is your friend. Want to bring a fresh, spring scent to your kitchen? Cut a few small scraps of lemon or orange peel and run them through the garbage disposal with water. Keep the scraps small to prevent clogging, and be sure to follow up with water till all the peel has cycled through.
- Spruce things up. Take a good look at each room of your house. Chances are, there’s a little change you can make in every space that will brighten and freshen up the room. Change your shower curtain, replace a worn throw pillow, or add a vase with fresh flowers. You’ll find that these little touches can make a big difference in how your home looks and feels.
Keeping your home in tip top shape with spring cleaning will help you enjoy it more, and make it more attractive to prospective buyers. Contact Pauline McNamee today for tips on how to get your home ready for sale.
