Occasional deep cleaning is somewhat of a ritual around here, and it is one that older adults may have been participating in for a long time. So today we are going to talk about tips for spring cleaning, especially if they are not able to do it the exact same way as previous.
Have a Declutter Game Plan
I’ve talked a lot about decluttering lately and I won’t rehash that here. I will say that it is a good idea to start planning out where you’re going to take items that you are going to be decluttering. Not every donation center accepts clothes for example. Some organizations may accept items like towels and bedsheets. This will ensure that you don’t have stuff sitting in your house for very long after you clean out an area.
Break It Up
If you are a seasoned spring cleaner, you probably know to tackle one room or area at a time. It may also be a good idea to set a timer with frequent breaks in between cleaning sessions. You can set these timers for whatever time works for you. You may also decide on a broader time frame for cleaning, like only cleaning between noon and 5 P.M.
Recruit Help
The cleaning will go by faster the more people you have to help you. You can get your friends and family to help, or you can hire cleaners to help you if you are able to do so. A lot of people find that hiring someone to deep clean their home is a necessary mental health expense.
This is my first post in our Spring Fever event here on the blog1 I hope you enjoyed it.
Written by Brigid Stakelum
