Spring cleaning is the perfect time to freshen up your living space and do a deep clean. You can let go of old junk and organize your home for the months ahead. Here are some helpful tips for spring cleaning success:

Take It One Room at a Time

Don’t try to clean every room in the same day or in one weekend, because you’ll just get overwhelmed. You want to do some intense cleaning and organizing, so dedicate plenty of time to each space. You can spread it out over several weeks. For example, plan on spending a weekend tidying up the garage, and then the next weekend going through the bedrooms. It will make it easier to break down each place into smaller, manageable tasks to focus on.

Get Rid of Clutter

Spring cleaning should be about more than making your home look and smell pretty. Use it as an opportunity to declutter, letting go of old items that are no longer serving a purpose. Go through closets and drawers, and make piles for donations and trash. Let go of old clothing and shoes. Less clutter means fewer places for dust to build up.

Don’t Forget the Details

Don’t forget to add smaller tasks to your to-do list, like changing out the  air filter in your HVAC system. Spring is the perfect season for opening the windows and enjoying the fresh air, but eventually, you’ll probably be turning on the AC. Get it ready to go by having a tune up done by a professional technician, and toss out the old  air filter and replace it with a brand new one.

Make spring cleaning something to look forward to. Create check lists for each room, and schedule in some time to tackle those tasks. You’ll be able to enjoy the rest of the year with a clean, organized home.