There really is no better time right now than to start making some improvements to our home. It might be cleaning and getting organised, it may be investing in new pieces of furniture and storage options. It could even be DIY and jobs on the list that you haven’t had a chance to do before. However, while many of us love the idea of a clean and organised home, there are also times where we can feel less than motivated to complete the task in hand. So what can we do? Here are some of the ways we can make spring cleaning simple, fun, and budget friendly, all whilst having a fantastic home at the end of it.
Get cleaning
One of the starting points with spring cleaning is, of course, cleaning, and it is time to tackle some of the bigger jobs that you may not get round to each week with your usual cleaning routine. On the subject of a routine, it could be worth looking at a spring cleaning checklist, and making a list of all the jobs you want to do. You could then look at creating a new routine specifically for this spring cleaning mission and even hire a cleaning company that provides custom cleaning services.. Even just cleaning more thoroughly and doing things you wouldn’t do like cleaning skirting boards, for example, can help your home feel fresh and organized.
Is there money to be made in your recycling bins?
Recycling. It is something that we are encouraged to do. Having specific bins for certain items such as glass and paper. It may have even become second nature to you, but did you know there is money to be made? People actually buy things like empty wine bottles. The glass, because of the color, can be used towards making jewelry and have a second purpose in life. Champagne bottles or fancy prosecco bottles can be made into candles, and even corks have a use such as clever craft objects for kitchens such as pin boards for organization. The options are endless.
However, it doesn’t stop there. There can be ways you can turn old newspapers into cash. If you have collected some over the years or even recent one’s, popping them online could be a great way to earn a few extra dollars. People love to keep papers for special dates such as the birth of children, or even marriage or anniversary dates.
Tackling the jobs on the list you haven’t done in a while
There will always be jobs on the list that we know need to be done, but we can feel less than overjoyed to complete the task. Especially around this time of the year where we start to spend more time outside. This includes things like the windows and the gutters. You could, of course, do these yourself, but you might also want to think about hiring someone in as well. This might be better for you in terms of getting these jobs done. Places like Leaf Police LLC can offer gutter cleaning services, and you could even look into finding someone who might be able to offer up window cleaning services. These are things that can help to implement the look of your home, but they are not the only jobs we tend to avoid. You might also want to think about moving furniture in your home so that you can clean underneath. Dust can gather as well as things that can be lost under sofas and larger pieces of furniture.
Give your home a fresh coat of paint
Another thing that you can do is start to think about giving your home a fresh coat of paint. This is another thing that we can tend to avoid doing every now and again, but can provide reassurance and help your home to feel clean and fresh. You don’t need to change your color schemes, but adding a fresh coat of paint can help your home to feel cleaner and improved. It can often be the small things that make the biggest difference to your home.
Could you sell unwanted items in your home you no longer love?
Do you have unwanted items in your home that you no longer love or want? Then maybe now is the time to spring clean your home, declutter and make some money in the process. We all might have things knocking around that could serve other people well, and often it can be a bit of laziness not to do anything with them. However, websites like eBay and even selling platforms like Facebook groups are a great way to earn some extra cash from those things. Old technology that you have upgraded. Clothes that no longer fit. Accessories in your home that no longer suit the decor or theme. Excessive furniture that no longer serves a purpose. Once you start you may find that you enter into a habit and process that is easier to keep up with, and the money you make could be towards all sorts, even a summer holiday in celebration of your new clean and clutter free home.
Take advantage of upcoming car boot sales
Finally, now that the weather is going to get a little better, you may want to start scanning your local community websites to see when the next community flea markets are going to take place. While you may need to pay for a pitch and your expenses to get there like fuel and food for the day, it can be a real lucrative way to offload a lot of items in one go and get the cash straight away without much need for anything else. A lot of the time, getting there early pays off as you have the feral hardcore bargain hunters hoping to get all the best stuff. So while it may feel like hard work for the day, it can be totally worth it to clear your home of clutter and make money in the process.
Conclusion
I hope that sharing with you some of the ways I use to make spring cleaning more interesting, may motivate you to get started also.
