Time to get ready for spring cleaning season -

The birds are chirping and the sun is out and my van is now turning yellow, which means it’s time for spring cleaning. I love spring cleaning! I know, I must be crazy, but there is just something about the act of spring cleaning that makes me feel good. It makes you feel organized, and lighter, and I even like cooking and cleaning more when my house looks good.

A benefit of spring cleaning is that you notice all the things that you need to fix or change. This year is the first time in years that I’ve done a true deep cleaning of just about everything in my kitchen. Don’t get me wrong, I spring clean just about every year, but have I really deep-cleaned?

This spring, I’ve decided to challenge myself. I have given myself the challenge of seriously deep-cleaning each room of my house. And as I go through each room, I will make a list of things that need fixing or changing. It’s time to toss things that are broken or we don’t use. Also, I’m no longer going to display items that I’m not really crazy about just because someone gave them to me.

I’m going to clean every nook and cranny and post my lists of what I’m tackling in each room. For example, I’m currently in the kitchen, and yesterday I did the windows. So I’ll make a post about how and what I used to clean my windows. I know all of this may sound boring to you. But, I have found out that I’m learning about myself as I continue through this project. So far, I’ve found out that I don’t like a lot of stuff sitting around. I honestly thought that I liked having lots of decorations, but I don’t.

As I clean and purge, I have found out that I’m really more of a minimalist than I ever thought. I’m more of a clean freak than I ever thought. I’ve also discovered an effect on my mood that I didn’t plan on. I’m less stressed when I walk into my kitchen. Even though the sink is overflowing from last night’s supper, I’m actually less stressed about it than I would have been a week ago. I think because now when I walk in, I don’t see all the clutter, all the dirt, and all the dishes and I’m not as overwhelmed. Not to mention, my body is so sore. I mean, I’m on a heating pad each night to sleep and taking Tylenol. Who knew spring cleaning could be this much of a workout? Boost!

I know, there are tons of spring cleaning checklists on Pinterest. But, I bet none of them are going to be as detailed as mine. As I work in each room, I’ll post the list and as I work on each item on the list, I’ll post more details, including products that I’m using, tips, and links. I’ll also post about any decorating that I do also, I already have several DIY crafts for the kitchen!