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I\u00a0 LOVE\u00a0 A\u00a0 CLEAN\u00a0 HOUSE.\u00a0 I mean, I REALLY LOVE A CLEAN HOUSE!\u00a0 <\/em>Just ask my husband and kids\u2026(or maybe don\u2019t)\u2026because my mood can sometimes be altered by the state of our house. \u00a0However, as a wife, mom, and teacher, the thought of spring cleaning absolutely overwhelms me<\/strong>. \u00a0So, today, I’m sharing some easy spring cleaning tips that are actually feasible and actually work, even in the middle of a busy household. \u00a0Actually, I think this is a different way, entirely, of approaching traditional spring cleaning.<\/p>\n If you’re anything like me, a fresh perspective on this topic can be helpful.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Being busy is not a badge of honor, however, and I really am trying to work on that area of my personality.\u00a0 I think I\u2019m getting better about not being so out of sorts\u2026if things are at least tidy, I feel a lot better.\u00a0 When I started teaching full-time, on top of my other responsibilities, some things just had to be let go of, to be perfectly honest.<\/p>\n So on any given day, you\u2019ll find dust bunnies in the corners, spots on the floors, and smudges on the shower tile.\u00a0 If you\u2019re looking for a spring cleaning blog coming from someone with a pristine house, I\u2019m not your girl.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Spring-Cleaning-4-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Spring Cleaning (4)” admin_label=”Before Image” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro – how do I start spring cleaning my house” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n However, \u00a0I also get the strong desire for a clean home, paired with the reality of a busy lifestyle, and how the two don\u2019t always connect very well. \u00a0So…<\/p>\n There are many checklists and cleaning systems out here that a lot of people find really helpful. I have to be honest and say that I\u2019m not a fan of cleaning systems.<\/strong>\u00a0 Over time, I\u2019ve found the products that work best for our home and that is going to look and feel a little (or a lot) different for everyone! \u00a0To hopefully help you, I have linked up the things that I keep stocked in my cleaning closet, but you\u2019ll want to substitute with whatever products fit your preference and needs!<\/p>\n At the same time, I do love a great checklist and usually work better with one, so I’m offering a freebie, printable list for you today, HERE!<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Did you print your list? \u00a0Okay, let’s get started! \u00a0I\u2019m going to share my top two tips for spring cleaning.<\/p>\n Get ready for it\u2026earth shattering. (Haha!)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro – how do you clean your house when you’re busy” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Here is the order we are going to follow for tips that I find helpful for making spring cleaning work in our home and family:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Spring-Cleaning-1-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Spring Cleaning (1)” admin_label=”Before Image” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”BLOG TITLE – how do you spring clean without getting overwhelmed ” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Tip Number One” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cSpring Clean\u201d all year long.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Now hold on\u2026that doesn\u2019t sound easy or fun or exciting or simple at all! \u00a0However, it really works and it really is less stressful.\u00a0 For example, with teaching full-time, I cannot spend an entire day deep cleaning the kitchen.<\/p>\n What I can do, though, is schedule in a few hours over the course of a week to make sure the kitchen is in tip-top shape!\u00a0 So for deep cleaning and large organizational tasks, I schedule them out over time.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Daily – what do you clean first when spring cleaning” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n First of all, keeping up with the basics on a daily basis will make “spring cleaning” much less overwhelming.<\/p>\n Secondly, before I feel like I can really clean a space, I have to tidy and declutter it. \u00a0Doing this regularly (daily, when possible) keeps everything a lot more manageable!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now that my kids are old enough to help, these things are part of their daily chores and of course, my husband and I carry our share as well. \u00a0On most days, none of us spend more than 5-10 minutes a day<\/strong> doing any cleaning. \u00a0However, it makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Spring-Cleaning-5-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Spring Cleaning (5)” admin_label=”Before Image” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Weekly” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Every week, I like for the following list to be done.\u00a0 Now, I\u2019ll be the first to say, that every possible chance, I hire someone to help out for the weekly cleanings.\u00a0 We are fortunate to live in a college town and there are always great college students looking for work.<\/p>\n At the same time, I\u2019ll also be super honest to say that there are weeks when I\u2019m not able to get someone to help and choose to spend my weekend time doing other things than cleaning.<\/p>\n So as much as I would love for our house to be cleaned every week, and while that would be the goal, it is safe to say that this happens 2-3 times a month, rather than every single week!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Weekly” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This is an area that I had to really take pressure off myself and am learning to be content with a \u201creasonably clean house\u201d some weeks!<\/p>\n However, my preference would be that the following things happen each week and I hope to eventually get back to this schedule:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Spring-Cleaning-7-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Spring Cleaning (7)” admin_label=”Before Image” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Monthly” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Again, I\u2019m the first to say that these are goals<\/strong> and we definitely do NOT get all of these things accomplished every month.\u00a0 But it wouldn\u2019t get done nearly often enough if we didn\u2019t at least set a goal for it!\u00a0 By trying to do one of these items each week, it helps us to stay on top of things a little better too.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Spring-Cleaning-2-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Spring Cleaning (2)” admin_label=”Before Image” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Number Two Tip” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Spring clean when it works for YOUR schedule!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n With working full-time<\/strong>, it is nearly impossible for me to set aside a particular week each spring to do my spring cleaning.\u00a0 Doing a little every day\/week\/month allows us to keep the cleaning under control.\u00a0 I try to do some major organization each summer when we are off from school and then again in January when our schedule is a little more clear.<\/p>\n Actually, our \u201cspring cleaning\u201d typically doesn\u2019t usually happen in the spring at all! \u00a0Instead, I try to get through the following checklist twice a year.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Number Two Tip bi-annual cleaning goals” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Spring-Cleaning-6-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Spring Cleaning (6)” admin_label=”Table Image” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Number Two Tip – how often should I spring clean my house” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There are many other maintenance and general up-keep that we do on an as-needed basis.\u00a0 For example, this spring, we are doing touch up painting on our interior.\u00a0 We\u2019ve been in our home for going on six years and it is definitely time!\u00a0 I don\u2019t schedule those things on a particular list anywhere; we simply try to fit them in where we can and when we really need to!<\/p>\n I am often asked how I keep our house so clean with all the other things I do.\u00a0 The simple answer is that I try really hard to never let it get too bad.\u00a0 Is it a perfect system?\u00a0 Nope.\u00a0 Does it always happen exactly how I\u2019d like?\u00a0 Definitely not.\u00a0 Is it always a work in progress?\u00a0 Absolutely!<\/strong><\/p>\n Different seasons of life also require different cleaning styles and schedules.\u00a0 With our kids\u2019 ages, things get dirty unbelievably fast.\u00a0 The flip side is that they are also old enough to help out<\/strong>.\u00a0 So right now, it feels like we are constantly cleaning and keeping up.\u00a0 I also know that in the blink of an eye, we will be sitting in a quiet home that stays more clean than we want it to, with all the time in the world to clean\u2026an already clean house!<\/p>\n Again, this really depends on your schedule and what works the best for you. \u00a0By focusing on these daily, weekly, and monthly lists, as well as getting as much as I can bi-annually from that list, I find that it really spreads our spring cleaning out over the year.<\/p>\n At the same time, it feels a little more like two easy, manageable spring cleanings, rather than one overwhelming one which is also nice.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Spring-Cleaning-1-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Spring Cleaning (1)” admin_label=”Table Image” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”what cleaning supplies do I need for spring cleaning – NEED TO ADD LINKS” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n *Please note that brands and kinds of cleaners are definitely subject to personal preference. \u00a0Also, I am not brand loyal. \u00a0I often get whatever similar product is on sale! Again, just keeping it real for you!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Closing – top 2 tips” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Closing – involve kids” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The teacher in me must also say that I am a big believer in helping children develop a good work ethic<\/strong>.\u00a0 Over 18 years of teaching, it is an area of emphasis that is slipping in our culture in general.<\/p>\n Our kiddos are far from perfect and we have to remind them all too often of their chores.\u00a0 I don\u2019t have adult children and I can\u2019t say our theory will pay off. \u00a0However, my hope is that by learning the intrinsic reward of hard work, we will send out three young adults that give quality contributions to the world around them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Running the vacuum after dinner or wiping down the table is a small thing\u2026but I hope that it eventually leads to a much greater ability to be a productive adult someday. \u00a0Easy spring cleaning tips are a great way to get them involved!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Spring-Cleaning-3-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Spring Cleaning (3)” admin_label=”Table Image” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”wrap up – link spring cleaning checklist” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nHow do I start spring cleaning my house?<\/em><\/h3>\n
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Are you ready to do some easy spring cleaning?<\/em><\/h3>\n