Spring is in full swing, so you know what that means – it’s time for spring cleaning! As an excellent way to celebrate the new season and start your spring on the right foot, spring cleaning helps bring fresh air into your home and prepare for a summer of entertaining.

What is Spring Cleaning?

Originally a tradition of removing fireplace soot after the cold winter months, spring cleaning remains a common practice in many households once the weather gets warmer. By taking the time to sort through cluttered closets, deep clean overlooked areas of your home, and prepare your outdoor space for summer, spring cleaning is a great way to make updates to your home and organization systems.

Gather Supplies for a Deep Clean

Before starting your deep clean, you’ll want to gather your cleaning supplies to make sure you have the necessary items for an effective cleaning process. Some must-have cleaning supplies for a deep clean include:

- Gloves (rubber or disposable)

- Vacuum (with new filters)

- Mop

- Rags

- Sponge (you’ll probably want a few!)

- Dish soap

- Glass cleaner

A deep clean of your home is a daunting task, so we recommend going room-by-room once you’ve gathered your supplies. You’ll want to give some extra attention to your bathroom and kitchen – cleaning handles, floors, windows, your stove top and oven, and commonly touched surfaces.

Organize Your Home Room by Room

After a long and cold winter season, some rooms might need a bit of organizing before you start deep cleaning – specifically bedrooms and home offices. These can become particularly cluttered, especially if you work form home, so you’ll want to give these rooms some love during your spring cleaning.

Closet Organization Tips

Following a chilly winter of sweatpants and comfortable clothing, spring cleaning is an excellent opportunity to go through your wardrobe and look through your collection of clothes. We suggest sorting through your closet in sections, looking for any pieces that you’d consider donating. Once you’ve finalized your choices, we recommend coming up with a system to maintain some organization in your closet. Consider separating your clothes by style, color, season, etc.

For those working with small dressers and closets, we recommend investing in some closet organizers to efficiently use your tiny space. Some effective organizers include hanging organizers, drawer dividers, shoe racks, and jewelry organizers. And to double the hanging space in your closet, consider a double closet rod for an entirely new row of space.

Home Office Organization

If you work from home, it’s likely that your home office could use some cleaning. Whether you have piles of papers, disorganized drawers, or minimal desk space, we’re here to help!

For those with piles of papers, we recommend a desk file sorter (or a few). This organizer can sit on top of your desk, allowing you to easily file and organize your documents as you receive them. For maximum organization, consider two separate file sorters for work documents and personal ones.

If you have a daunting desk drawer with an overload of work supplies, we have a simple solution for you. You guessed it – drawer dividers! Simply remove the items form your existing drawer and give it a good cleaning. Place the desk organizers into your drawer, and sort your items into each section, throwing out supplies that are old or broken. And if you have any new supplies that won’t go to use in your home, consider donating these supplies to a local organization for students.

Kitchen Update Ideas

Along with a deep cleaning of your kitchen, there are several inexpensive kitchen updates that have a large impact on your overall space. Whether you update the hardware on your cabinets, change up your pantry organization, or add a floral arrangement on your counter tops or kitchen island, these additions will add a new and special touch to your home.

Cleaning Up Your Patio

How to Clean Patio Furniture (and How to Keep Furniture Clean)

When maintaining your outdoor furniture, it’s important to choose the correct type of cleanser for the material of your pieces. For general maintenance, a mild mixture of natural detergent and water will do the trick, without damaging the construction of your furniture.

Check out our extensive guide on outdoor furniture maintenance for specific instructions for each material.

How to Clean Your Patio Furniture

Where to Buy New Outdoor Furniture

There’s no better time than now to invest in a new patio furniture set. As the weather gets warmer, you’ll want to ensure that your outdoor space in ready for a summer of entertaining. And with an array of irresistible styles, options, and sizes from Hanover, you’ll find the perfect outdoor furniture set to fit your lifestyle. Whether you plan to entertain a few close friends of have a large family gathering, Hanover ensures that your guests are comfortable.

Outdoor Patio Furniture

All-Weather Furniture

And that's a wrap! Although spring cleaning can be quite a hassle, we hope we've helped make the process as stress-free as possible. Time to start cleaning!