I am not alone. According to the poll we are running on our homepage right now, 48% of SavvyMoms love the same sense of satisfaction I get from purging and cleaning and whipping the house into shape for spring.
While I am surprised, I could not agree more. Every year, as soon as we finish our March Break ski trip, I kick into high gear in a desperate attempt to attack all the messy areas that have built up over the fall and winter and get it all done before soccer season (3 kids, 4 teams…not a lot of free time) starts in May.
So herewith, my 2011 spring cleaning/purging schedule:
Weekend of March 26:
- Kid 1 – try on all clothes to see what is needed for summer (I will admit to bribing the kids with one Smartie for each item tried on), organize closet, bookshelves and toys
- Wash all ski clothes, organize sports storage closet in basement
- Organize linen closet
Weekend of April 2:
- Kid 2 – try on all clothes to see what is needed for summer, organize closet, bookshelves and toys
- Go through medicine cabinet in each bathroom
- Switch up winter coats for spring ones (thinking due to the current weather in Toronto, this may be delayed!)
Weekend of April 9:
- Kid 3 – try on all clothes to see what is needed for summer, organize closet, bookshelves and toys
- Switch up my closet for spring clothes and purge any winter clothes not worn this year
Weekend of April 16:
- Clean up home office desk, desk drawers and bulletin board
- (Intentional light organizing weekend to get caught up on any of the above not done, also hosting Kid 3 birthday party this weekend)
Weekend of April 23:
- Backhall closets (kids’ stuff) – switch to spring, store winter items, check summer shoes and soccer cleats for size, check for other needed summer items such as sunscreen or hats
- Clean patio, get out garden furniture, tidy up garage
Weekend of April 30:
- Sort/organize/purge toys in basement playroom
- Organize hats and gloves stored in front hall dresser and wash as needed
May – enjoy the rest of the spring and summer!
My sister and some of the SavvyMoms at HQ make fun of my springtime obsession, but it makes me feel lighter and calmer (so I carry on). How do you attack spring cleaning? I would love to get your tips.
Comments
I feel organized just reading this! Thanks for the inspiration!
I keep a “donate bin” in everyone’s closet. That way I can throw it when as soon as we realize it’s too small. Then we we get a chance, it all goes together in one pile and to the drop off.
It seems like a lot per weekend when written…but it really only takes a few hours when put into practice. I don’t have the 3 kids (I have 2), but I have adapted a somewhat similar purging habit to make the house seem ‘lighter’ for the summer months.
Thanks for adding a few things to my list that could help with the purge!
We are starting our spring cleaning this weekend. I have my plan of attack ready to go. I especially love spring cleaning because it makes me feel like I am packing up winter and leaving it behind.
Hi Sarah,
I’m Phil.
Could we talk about safer and non toxic solutions for our homes please?
Thanks,
Phil
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