

Throwing away the piles of old or expired items along with wiping down all surfaces is key. “Also move furniture, you’d be amazed how many things can fall behind a desk or dresser,” Hales said.Īppliances are often skipped over space when cleaning. Using small bins is a great way to help things stay in their spot and overall stay organized. Going through desk drawers and getting rid of anything not serving a purpose or being used can free up a lot of useful space. “I typically go room by room, starting with what I like to do best and ending with my least favorite,” Ward said. Cleaning one part of a room at a time and then moving to the next helps break up the burden of cleaning. While putting them in their new home for the next few months, this is also a good time to remove anything that you are unsure about.Īfter cleaning out the closet and taking care of the donate and sell piles, people can move onto their desk. Those can be put away in storage - or on a closet shelf or under a bed - and the warmer weather clothing can replace those items within the closet and drawers. Making a keep, donation and selling piles will help when sorting through items. When starting with a closet cleanout, it’s important to go through winter clothing, looking at what is either too old or just simply wasn’t worn. “I like to clean by myself in a messy, cute outfit, typically shorts and a really baggy sweatshirt, while I listen to music,” first-year student Jenna Ward said. When beginning spring cleaning, many people tend to set aside a certain amount of time so that when they get into the cleaning mode, they don’t have to take breaks to complete other tasks. Try and get in the habit of picking up nightly and wiping things down weekly,” Jacobson said. It’s much easier to clean in small increments. “The main struggle I see is when students don’t clean regularly. Whether it’s chatting with friends or listening to music, but having a “cleaning party” helps the time fly by. Music makes the process much easier,” first-year student Lexie Hales said.Ĭleaning with other people is also a great way to keep focused and make it more enjoyable. “The easiest way to get into cleaning is having a good playlist. “Then for spring cleaning, you can do extra things like wiping down the walls and throwing away unused items.” Instead, keep a habit of cleaning your apartment at least once a week,” said Kena Jacobson, a Utah State University on-campus resident. Whether people are focused on going through their closet, doing a deep clean around their house or just tidying up, now is the perfect time for spring cleaning.
