Spring is almost here and it's time to declutter and organize your space. Get rid of any dust bunnies you accumulated during the winter season, and turn over a brand new leaf with clean floors and tiles this spring. Below, we've rounded up the best products for your spring cleaning routine and some tips and tricks to help you out.
Best spring cleaning tips
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1) Start by decluttering your space.
If you're like me and have heaps of clothes, accessories or toys for the little ones, a little organization can go a long way - and make your space look a little bigger, in my experience. I like using these Rubbermaid Storage Bins to hold my sweaters and heavy winter coats when not in use. I also have a separate box dedicated to holding my winter boots. I can easily store these boxes stacked on top of each other at the back of my closet to make space. You'll get six boxes total in one pack, and since these boxes are transparent, you won't have to worry about labeling them to keep track of what you've stored.
2) Deep clean your toilet.
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Even if you sanitize your toilet regularly, it's important to give it a thorough deep clean to prevent toilet stains and mold growth. The Clorox Toilet Wand Cleaner comes loaded with Clorox cleaner and can remove 99.9% of germs when used, according to the brand. Use it to scrub the toilet bowl, including under the toilet rim, thanks to its ergonomic design. Pop the used scrub straight in the trash and use one of the 16 replaceable scrubs for your next cleaning.
3) Vacuum your floors, and don't forget your carpets.
Vacuuming might already be a part of your cleaning schedule but don't forget to get the crumbs off your carpets as well. If you're looking for a good multi-floor vacuum. choose the BISSELL Swivel Upright Vacuum, which can tackle dust, dirt and debris on your carpets, hardwood floors and even itles. It offers edge-to-edge cleaning and is also specially designed to lift pet hair, in case you have a furry friend rubbing around your home. It's also incredibly affordable, and durable, at just $100.
4) Replace your shower liner (if you use one).
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Due to grime and mold growth over time, my shower liner is the first product that needs to be disposed of every spring. While you can clean your shower liner, it might be more prudent to replace it with a new one, and you can shop this shower liner in multiple colors below $20. This particular option comes with hooks included, so all you need to do is snap it on. It's machine washable too, just in case it gets dirty before the year is up.
5) Change your sheets.
There's nothing like the feeling of falling asleep on a set of fresh sheets. If you've been stuck with the same set of sheets for a while and hate how stained or stretched out they've become, we recommend shopping this sheet set from Cozy Earth which is the softest set of sheets I've ever owned. They're available in multiple solid colors and sizes, and have an oversized fit, meaning they can fit your mattress without you having to constantly tug on the sheets or wake up with them undone.
6) Don't forget to mop.
I'm used to vacuuming my floors with a robot vacuum, but I rarely mop them. Get this Swiffer PowerMop, which is my new favorite cleaning tool in my apartment. Load it up with the included floor cleaning solution and you're good to go. A convenient button on the handle sprays the solution in front of your new mop and then you can clean over it. It tackles stains, spills and any residual dirt from my space with ease.
7) Check your smoke alarm batteries
You should test your smoke detectors once a month and replace their batteries at least once a year, according to the U.S. Fire Administraton. Most common smoke detectors uses AA batteries, so stock up on them now in case you've run out.
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