As the sun stays out longer and Colorado weather gets warmer, we know that spring is finally on its way! Now is the time of year that people start to think about spring cleaning and sprucing up their homes ready for a fresh start. While you may have read the title of this article and thought, how could ‘spring cleaning’ and ‘fun’ be in the same sentence without a ‘not’ somewhere in between, the Clean Bees crew is happy to share that, with some creativity, it really can be a good time! 

Perhaps you’ve been sharing your home (by judge of the many cobwebs) with a few too many winter spiders, or maybe you’re even a bit nervous to see what food is awaiting you at the back of your fridge and pantry, but have no fear! Here are eight ways to turn this dreaded chore into a fun experience. 

The Importance of Spring Cleaning 

The colder months of fall and winter inevitably lead to a less clean home. Mud and dirt are more easily tracked inside, pets are cooped up indoors, winter foods accumulate, dust builds up, winter clothes cluster in your closet, and there is a general lack of airflow among many other impurity-inducing variables. Now that spring is here, it provides us an opportunity to open up the windows, let in some fresh air, and begin giving our home a fresh start for the coming year. 

Without spring cleaning, much of the dirt, debris, and clutter will only remain. The problem is that spring introduces new contaminants such as pollen and more volume of clothes for warm weather that add to the uncleanliness of winter. We understand that cleaning is another chore that most people don’t love and that it can even be stressful to keep on top of given the other demands on our time; but it’s best to take the bull by the horns and get it out of the way before the stress and visual grime build, making things worse. 

However, as we said, not only is spring cleaning a critical task, but it can be fun too. Let’s get into it! 

1. Time With the Family 

If you’re lucky enough to have a family at home or have friends and family living nearby, a fantastic way to make cleaning more fun is to make spring cleaning into an activity for the whole family. Whether it's with the youngest children or adults, you can make what was once a mundane activity into a fun time together! Consider making it a game or a project for kids with their own supplies and small, manageable tasks. For adults, take the time to catch up on life with plenty of time to chat and laugh on a long weekend afternoon. 

2. Get the Supplies You Need

Cleaning will never be fun if you don’t have the supplies to do it well, and having the right supplies will actually make it much easier and more effective. On one hand, less time spent cleaning with more effective supplies will already make it a more enjoyable task, and on the other, it will give you an excuse to buy some new toys! Just like a brand new outfit or home improvement tools, consider buying yourself supplies with fun or stylish designs, and with quality craftsmanship that will work well and look good in your home. 

3. Turn Up the Music

Just like with exercise, research shows that music can increase efficiency during repetitive tasks. We all know how our favorite music can improve our energy and mood and keep us moving, and it’s always an option to leverage this for more fun during spring cleaning. 

Similarly, if you prefer learning while you work, consider listening to your favorite podcast or YouTube series to help keep your mind engaged while cleaning and tidying up. 

4. Make It a Workout 

There’s no better way to get some exercise at home than getting it while cleaning up as well! The perfect two-for-one situation, if you ask us - a fantastic opportunity to add more physical activity to this most-necessary chore. Why not dance to your music as you sweep the floor? How about some stretches when reaching the tall windows or below furniture? You can even do a couple of squats as you switch between your different cleaning equipment. 

Exercise is an important cornerstone of physical and mental health. By intermixing it into your cleaning schedule, you’ll not only enjoy cleaning more, but you’ll also feel better than ever. 

5. Lost Treasure

It’s fairly common to lose track of belongings from time to time - whether it’s a t-shirt from your last vacation or that Christmas gift your significant other gave you a couple of years ago. Whatever you may have “lost”, spring cleaning is a wonderful opportunity to be able to recover all the lost treasures that you had given up looking for. While you’re cleaning, be sure to get underneath  the furniture and into every nook and cranny for dust and debris, and don’t forget to clean out your closet in order to give away or sell old items you no longer need. Decluttering is an important aspect of the spring cleaning process, and you never know what you might uncover!

6. Spring Clean or Redecorate?

As you get rid of a lot of old items that are cluttering your home, spring cleaning actually opens the door for some redecorating as well. Consider giving a room or two a rearrangement to help things feel fresh - move vases, change pillowcases, relocate furniture - it all makes a difference and can be fun too! You can even go a step further and buy new things for your home as well. 

7. Reward Yourself

Perhaps one of the best ways to make spring cleaning more fun is to reward yourself for all the hard work you’ve done. Whether that means a quick break to watch an episode of your favorite show or some bites of a sweet treat, cleaning will feel far more fun if there is a reward waiting at the end of it. 

8. Call in Backup 

Sometimes spring cleaning is truly impossible with your schedule, but that doesn’t mean you should let it slide. One fantastic way to make spring cleaning fun is to offload the task completely! Save time and your sanity with professional cleaning services from Clean Bees. Our team of friendly house cleaners will help bring your home into perfect spring shape. Contact us today to learn more or to get the help you need right away!