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Research has found that cleaning provides real mental health benefits. Yep, just completing a few to-dos on your list triggers a sense of accomplishment that can genuinely boost your mood and help you feel more in control.
Most people grumble and procrastinate when it comes to everyday chores. Yet put the word "spring" in front of cleaning and suddenly it provides renewed energy and motivation.
What is it about spring that flips that switch? What's behind this sudden burst of domestic motivation? According to experts from the Cleveland Clinic, it comes down to biology and environment. Longer days flood homes with natural light, boosting serotonin levels and improving mood.
Warmer weather prompts people to throw open the windows for rejuvenating fresh air. And after months of winter hibernation, people's bodies naturally crave movement and productivity. Spring doesn't just make people want to clean — it gives them the energy to do it.
But before you get to it, here are some favorite spring cleaning tips to help you create a home that feels lighter, brighter, and completely yours.
Start with a vision, not a vacuum
Before you touch a single cleaning product, take a moment to think about what you want from this process. Walk through your home and really picture each space after your spring refresh is complete:
- What will you be doing in your living room?
- How do you want to feel when you walk into your bedroom?
- What would make your kitchen feel more functional?
Let this vision become your guide for everything that follows. As you move through each room, ask yourself: does this item support that vision? Does it add value to how I want to live in this space? Or is it just taking up room? Write your thoughts down.
Once you have a clear end goal in mind, deciding what stays and what goes becomes so much easier. You're not just decluttering to have less stuff; you're creating a space that aligns with your lifestyle and reflects who you are.
Take it room by room
Trying to tackle your entire home at once and all on the same day is the fastest way to feel overwhelmed.
RC Willey experts advise choosing one room and committing to it. Don't move on until you're genuinely happy with the results. This approach keeps you from bouncing around the house half-finishing tasks and losing momentum.
Show your appliances some love
Think about how hard your refrigerator, dishwasher and washing machine worked over the winter months. Extra guests during the holidays, heavier loads of laundry and more meals cooked at home. They've earned a little TLC.
Pull out your fridge and wipe down the shelves. Clean out your dishwasher filter (this is the source of that funky smell). Run a cleaning cycle on your washing machine to flush out any buildup.
Not only does this keep everything running efficiently, but it also gives you a chance to assess how well your appliances are performing. If you've deep cleaned the dishwasher and it's still not getting dishes sparkling or your refrigerator isn't keeping things as cold as it should, that could be a sign it's time to upgrade.
Get into every corner
A deep clean isn't just for the rooms with appliances. Every room deserves that same thorough attention. Move your furniture away from the walls — pull out the couch, slide the bed over, shift that bookshelf.
Get to the baseboards you haven't seen in months and sweep out the dust that's been hiding underneath. But before you move things back, consider leaving things in a new spot. You might be surprised by how different your room feels.
Change it up
This is your chance to get creative and see your furniture in a new light. Sometimes a piece you were ready to get rid of suddenly makes perfect sense in a different room. Other times, moving things around confirms what you already suspected: it just doesn't work anywhere — maybe it lacks the storage you need, or it just doesn't match your style anymore. And that's okay. Knowing what doesn't belong is just as valuable as finding what does.
Your home. your way.
Spring cleaning is more than scrubbing floors and organizing closets. It's a reset. The start of a new chapter. A blank page. A chance to design your space around the life you're living now.
As spring approaches, think about the home you want to create. Revisit those questions about how you want each room to feel and function. Deep clean and rearrange until you see your space with fresh eyes.
And when you're ready to bring that vision to life, RC Willey is here to help you find exactly what you need to make it happen.
