A simple guide to spring cleaning

I see a lot of spring cleaning guides around this time of year that are so complicated and I just don't understand how cleaning can be such a task.  So here is my list and here is how I spring clean my home.

First step, open your windows!  Ahhhhhhh, feels nice doesn't it?  Let that fresh air come and let it swift its way through out your home.  Now you are ready to clean.

Rule number one:  One room a day.  That is right, do not over do yourself and try and spring clean your whole home in one day. One room at a time and it usually lasts a week.

Rule number two: Everything has a place.  While you are cleaning your house and you find something you just end up throwing on the counter top or in a drawer.  Throw it is the trash or get rid of it.  If you don't have a place for an item you don't need it.  This helps eliminate clutter. 

Rule number three:  Always go and straighten up the rooms you did the day before to help keep it spotless and clean.

Living Room: 1 day

Shampoo/Clean Carpets/floors

Wash Walls

Wash Windows 

Dust

Wash TV

Vacuum out couches

shampoo couches

(If you have a hall way and or stairs shampoo/clean these carpets/floors as well)

Kitchen:  2 days

Wash Walls

Wash table 

Take everything off counter and wash

Take everything out of drawers, clean drawers inside and out and reorganize.

Take everything out of cabinets,wash cabinets inside and out and reorganize

Take everything out of pantry, wash inside and out and reorganize

Clean out fridge

Clean top and inside stove

Clean fan and area above stove

Clean kitchen sink

Clean out toaster

Clean out microwave

Wash floors

Dust

Wash Windows 

Bathroom: 1 day

Wash walls

Clean toilet

Clean bathtub/shower

Clean inside and out any cabinet and drawers and organize.

Clean sink and counter top

Wash floor

Clean mirror

Clean Door

Wash Windows

Dust

Your bedroom: 1 Day

Go through all your clothes and give away anything that you haven't worn in over a year.

Wash bedding

Vacuum your mattress 

Shampoo floors/Clean floors

Clean and organize closet and dressers

Wash Walls

Wash Windows

Dust

Clean out night stand

Kids Room: 1-2 Days (depending on how many kids)

Wash bedding

Go through clothes and toys, give away everything they don't play with, wear or fit.

Vacuum mattress

Shampoo/Clean floors

Wash Walls

Clean organize closets/dressers

Wash Windows

Dust

Randoms:

Clean Computer with spray duster

Clean phones or any electronics

Wash curtains/blinds

Organize movies case

Clean/dust picture frames or any book cases

Clean out washer and dryer

Outside: 1-2 days depending on yard size

Power Wash your porch

Rake your yard

Clean up any garbage

Organize tools and toys

Wash outside windows

Wash your car

You are now done doing your spring cleaning. Remember to always do a quick touch up to each room daily before you start on a new room.  

Have a deep clean day once a week.

Once you get down a schedule you will always have a clean home.

The last baby

We decided a while ago that Lauren would be our last child but it is making me sad.  She is getting to that stage where she isn't looking like a baby anymore.  She is big, she is talking, she is laughing and being goofy.  She is just big.

So I sat down and thought about it maybe it would be nice to have a 4th, maybe a boy, smell a newborn again, watch them grow all over again it would be amazing.  I love babies!!

But then I thought, I only have 3 bedrooms and we don't plan n moving for another 3-5 years, a fourth means another set of winter and summer clothing, boots, hats, snow pants, coats, shoes, Christmas presents, birthday, food budget and more.  I know that may all seem petty but when you have 3 girls that will be on their periods in years to come and shoes,make up and clothing alone, girls are expensive.

I also cannot wait to go on vacation with all the girls, go camping, go hiking, go canoeing and more.  

So them growing up will be fun also because we can finally make memories, finally have a fun outing and more.

I will miss the learning stages, the cute baby talk, the cuddling,the hugs and kisses because I know soon they will turn into yelling, eye rolling arguing and fun family memories.