While cleaning is on most moms everyday checklist, Spring Cleaning, thankfully, only comes once a year. You would think because we clean so much on a daily basis we wouldn’t dread the ritual of Spring Cleaning. I actually love it and look at it as way to celebrate the warm weather ahead. I’m bringing you my Spring Cleaning 101 with tips, tricks and checklists from one mom to another for your household.
The first thought that pops in my head when Spring Cleaning comes along is where to begin? First things first, where to start? Going from top to bottom, Bedrooms to basement, works best for me. This way everything that needs to go works it’s way down and ready 
to go out the door.
Second, Go through each room and Make a Checklist of what needs to be done in each room. This way you wont forget anything and make sure you get it all done.
Also, play music when your cleaning. This will help the time go by and make it more fun. I love to sing (even though I’m horrible) and figure this is the only way I can be tone def and not hurt anyone else’s eardrums. Hehehe!
Prepare to have about 3 to 4 boxes for each room (especially, bedrooms) to get rid of junk.
And lastly, make sure you have all your supplies you need and ready to go before you start.
My Sample Checklist: Bedrooms
1. Start with closets and go through clothes you want to donate
2. Switch winter wardrobe with summer
3. Dust air vents and corner dust bunnies/cobwebs from ceiling to floor
4. Wash all bedding and flip mattress
5. Empty drawers and get rid of the lonely socks, holy undies, old t-shirts and tank tops
6. Clean windows
7. Polish all furniture
8. Vacuum floor boards and carpet
Tips & Tricks:
When going through your wardrobe(shoes and all ladies!!!) and get rid of anything you haven’t wore in the past 6 months. Don’t forget underneath the bed. I shocked every time I look underneath my bed to see what we have accumulated over the year. AMAZING! Save all the lonely socks for future cleaning. 
Bathrooms
1. Open windows for ventilation while cleaning with bathroom supplies
2. Spray tub, toilet and sinks with cleaners
3. Wash shower curtain, Window curtains or blinds, rugs and display towels
4. Clean selves, medicine cabinets, mirrors
5. Scrub floors
Tips & Tricks:
Throw everything in the washer while cleaning. Spray tub, toilet and sinks with cleaner and let sit for a while to do a little work on it’s own. The last thing before your completely done should be putting the shower curtain and rugs back in place.
Living and Dinning Rooms
1. Clear all clutter such as magazines, books and newspapers
2. Dust everything hanging on the walls.
3. Wipe down end tables, TV stand and knickknacks
4. Vacuum underneath and behind the furniture. Also, between the couch and chair cushions
5. Clean door rugs and mats.
6. Wipe Windows inside and out
Tips & Tricks:
Thoroughly clean the rugs and mats sitting near doorways from outside in. This will help keep your house clean throughout the year after this clean. Professional cleaning for rugs and upholstery in these rooms are highly recommended. These items are the most used by you and others and need heavy cleaning. 
Kitchen
1. I like to start with my refrigerator and pantry
2. Check and get rid of everything beyond expiration (obviously)
3. Wipe down cabinets inside and out from top to bottom
4. Clean stove burners and inside the stove
5. If you have a hutch, dust dishes inside
6. Run dishwater empty
7. Wipe down counter tops and scrub floor
Tips & Tricks:
Living in a city, everything that isn’t dated but I want to get rid of, I like to give to the homeless (just drop the box where you know they stay…DON’T TALK OR STOP TO TALK…some are crazy!) Old pots and pans can be used as fun instruments for the kiddos. Isabella loves them!
In every room I suggest taking down the drapes and anything that needs washed and throw them in the washer before you start that room. By the time you are done cleaning that specific room, the laundry will be ready to go back in it’s place. Focus on one thing at a time and please keep in mind that a good deep clean will take more than one day (especially if Attic, Basement and cleaning carpets is on your list ).
If you haven’t before, this year try using Eco-Friendly cleaning products. With toxic free cleaners, you can clean or scrub anything from your kitchen counters to your bathroom toilets. Not to mention the natural scent they give for you to wake up to for days. Be sure to check out PTPA’s Environmentally Friendly/Green Products - you’ll find quality products for the entire home. After reading through my tips and techniques, tailor the list to fit your home. Happy Spring Cleaning!
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About the Author: Tara Bucci - blog page: tarabucci - Website: babymommablog.com 
Stay at home mom, Tara Bucci, was desperate to find a creative outlet after missing some of the the social interactions her professional life before mommy-hood afforded her. After a year of getting a handle on being a new mommy to daughter Isabella, in early 2009 she founded BabyMommaBlog.com. The goal was to help provide a multitude of parenting tips, tricks, product reviews for other new mommies experiencing the same daily challenges as herself. How did she come up with the name? I’m sure some of you have seen the movie “BabyMomma” which was based in Tara’s hometown, Philadelphia. The name was catchy and summed up her mission.. the rest is history!
Standing on my Soapbox, Jb
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