Spring cleaning season is the perfect time for families in Gardner, Spring Hill, Paola, and Lawrence to refresh their homes, but deep cleaning is much easier when you start by decluttering first. Getting rid of items you no longer need helps reduce mess, makes organizing easier, and allows your home to feel cleaner and more manageable before the real deep cleaning begins. If your home feels overwhelming, start small by clearing out just one drawer, closet, or cabinet at a time.
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Many people think spring cleaning starts with scrubbing floors and wiping baseboards, but the real first step is always decluttering. Once clutter is gone, cleaning becomes faster, easier, and much more effective. After decluttering, this is a great time to schedule a deep cleaning so your home truly feels fresh for the new season.
Life is so much easier when we are organized, but organization can be hard with all the stuff we have. Use this list for ideas of places to look for clutter you may be overlooking. Download our FREE printable and check things off as you go.
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Living Spaces
Old newspapers
Junk mail
Scratched and unwanted CDs and DVDs
Old appliance manuals
Old magazines
Books you have never read
Books you won’t read again
Devices
Blurry photos
Recorded/downloaded TV shows
Unused apps
Old emails
Everything/Junk Drawer
Old keys
Old phone chargers
Corroded batteries
Extra scissors
Rubber bands that no longer stretch
Broken staplers
Closets
Extra hangers
Spare buttons
Unflattering clothes
Bedding with holes or loose elastic
Gloves missing their partner
Socks with holes
Shoes that hurt or cause blisters
Old hats
Shrunken clothes
Games/Toys
Games with pieces missing
Puzzles with missing pieces
Broken toys
Outgrown costumes
Dried out markers
Broken crayons
Kitchen
Out of date food
Unused kitchen gadgets
Old condiments
Spices you won’t use again
Containers missing lids
Broken utensils
Freezer food past its prime
Bathroom
Out of date medicine
Old makeup
Hair products no longer used
Nearly empty bottles
Old towels or bath mats
Outside
Dead plants
Broken garden decorations
Garage & Storage
Broken sports equipment
Expired chemicals
Old paint cans
Unwanted holiday decor
Empty boxes
Broken flashlights
You can tackle the decluttering, but here’s the real spring cleaning tip: let the professionals handle the deep cleaning. Luxe Cleans provides detail-focused deep cleaning services for homes in Gardner, Spring Hill, Paola, Lawrence, and nearby areas so your home feels truly refreshed after decluttering. From baseboards and bathrooms to kitchens and floors, a professional deep clean can make your home feel brand new for spring. Contact Luxe Cleans to get on their schedule for your spring cleaning and enjoy a spotless space without the stress.
Disclosure: The author receives complimentary home cleaning services from Luxe Cleans in exchange for advertising and promotion. All opinions are the author’s own. This article was written with the assistance of ChatGPT.
