With only 3 weeks left of Spring, it’s definitely time to get your home in tip-top shape! A good deep spring clean tradition not only promotes wellness by keeping your home clean and organised, but it also helps carry the fresh-start feeling brought on by a new year, well into the summer.

But, as summer rapidly approaches trying to find the motivation to complete your spring clean in time can seem almost impossible. So, Bennetts Home Shine has come up with 10 ways to make your spring cleaning fun to help get you motivated in tackling your home cleaning chores!

  1. Cleaning games

 If you often find it hard getting your whole family involved in cleaning, why not turn tasks into games? Nothing like a little friendly competition to get the kids up and moving and distract them from what they’re actually doing – cleaning!

Make a race out of picking up toys or paring those mismatched socks. Each task they complete moves you one step closer to finishing your spring clean in time.

  1. Vodka!

No, shots are not the answer!

Vodka is a great disinfectant and a natural deodorizer. Use vodka to clean mould and mildew in the bathroom or kitchen, giving your home that much needed shine. But hey… if a vodka cocktails helps move things along then of course, who are we to stop you!

  1. Purging = shopping

Purge. Purge. Purge! Clean out those clothes that have been lingering in the back of your closet for months and make room for new items! If it’s not been worn in the past year, get rid of it… after all clearing out old clothes is the perfect excuse to shop for more season appropriate outfits.

  1. Music and audio books

If there’s a book you’ve been dying to read or an album you’ve been dying to listen to, but you just haven’t had the time… download it, pop on your headphones and get to work! There’s honestly nothing like a little multitasking to make you feel accomplished!

  1. Party time

Sometimes we all need a little incentive, don’t we? And if having company is usually the best motivation for you to clean then why not plan a party to spur you on? After all you’ll feel great when your friends say ‘your house looks good’ as they arrive for a night of bubbly and music!

  1. The mixologist

If you’re an avid cocktail maker and enjoy rummaging through your pantry items in the hopes of creating some concoction, then why not play the chemist? Get a few spray bottles, mix up some natural non-toxic cleaning products like lemon, vinegar and baking soda and give your sides a much-needed scrub!

  1. Workout

Cleaning can be great exercise, even the simplest of chores like window cleaning or polishing the shelves can build up your bicep muscles. So, do some squats and stretches while cleaning… after all, it saves you hitting the gym later!

  1. Upcycling

Come on, you must’ve heard of it? Find clever ways to repurpose your old junk. Use Pinterest as your source of inspiration and turn old toys and pieces of clothing into new home décor accessories!

  1. Rewards

Whether it’s an extra slice of cake, or a nice hot relaxing bubble bath, reward yourself every time you check off a spring cleaning task. Measuring your accomplishments helps you achieve more and feel better about yourself.

  1. Burn baby burn

Gather up all of your paper work, old toys, clothes and anything else you can get your hands on that you no longer need…  and start a campfire. It’s a secure way of getting rid of old documents, and after all who doesn’t love a good old roasted marshmallow?

However, if injecting some fun into your spring clean just isn’t for you, and you’re worried about time. Bennetts Home Shine is a professional cleaning agency based in Alton, guaranteed to make your spring clean that little bit easier. Simply give us a call on 01420 769101 or email us at Joanne@benntshomeshine.co.uk to arrange your free quote today.