Spring is officially here in the valley and if you’re like most people at this time of year, it’s time to start cleaning up around the house and getting ready for warm weather ahead! However, sometimes the thought of “Spring Cleaning” can be daunting, leaving you wondering where to start or what to tackle first. If that sounds like you, then keep reading because you’re in the right place! We’ve broken down our four favorite spring cleaning tips to help you get your Acero Estrella Commons apartment neat and tidy just in time for spring.
De-Clutter
Most people hear Spring cleaning and their brains instantly think dusting, mopping, a deep dive into the crevices of the bathroom, toilet bowl, etc. And don’t get us wrong, those are definitely important factors when it comes to cleaning your apartment, but another equally important cleaning hack starts with simply de-cluttering your living spaces. It goes without saying that when your favorite place to relax (on the couch, in your room, your home in general) is cluttered with old laundry or a desk covered in pens, bills and who knows what, you are not really relaxing! You’re thinking “Man, I need to get to those.” So our first Spring Cleaning tip for your Acero Estrella Commons apartment is de-cluttering! Organize your counters and workspaces, tidy up your closet, and maybe even tackle the junk drawer (if you’re up to it.)
Disinfect
Once we finally land at home after a long day, we bring all of the germs from wherever we were with us into our apartment. That’s why it’s so important to disinfect common areas in your home! These include, but are by no means limited to, your countertops, cabinets, doorknobs, refrigerator handles and shelves, the toilet handle and really anywhere that you frequently touch while you’re home. There are plenty of places near Acero Estrella Commons that will carry some great household disinfectants, like the Goodyear Walmart, Target, Safeway and even Home Depot. A few of our favorite disinfecting products to use for this project include Purell Disinfectant Spray (quick-drying and safe on most surfaces), Lysol Disinfectant Spray (kills 99.9% of bacteria) and natural cleaners like Mrs. Myer’s Clean Day Multi-Surface Concentrate.
Dust
The start of spring can mean the start of a lot of things! Baseball, sunshine, flowers, and of course, allergies. Help yourself while cleaning by using precautions such as rubber gloves and masks to block the dust bunnies and chemicals that are stirred up during Spring cleaning. And you’ll definitely want a mask for this next portion of your spring cleaning: dusting! Grab your favorite Swiffer Duster and get to work on those window blinds, ceiling fans, TV stands and everywhere that unlike your common surfaces, you don’t touch very often. Give them a good swipe to remove that build up and feel as each room in your apartment looks and feels just that much tidier.
Downsize
This was mentioned a bit earlier, but use your Spring cleaning adventure as an opportunity to downsize and rid your home of unnecessary items that might be cluttering your space! We’re no Marie Kondo, so we thought at this point we would direct you here, to read more about the KonMari Method, and letting go of those things in your apartment that don’t “spark joy” this Spring.
We hope you found these cleaning tips for your apartment helpful! Did we miss any of your favorite cleaning products or tips for spring cleaning? If so, let us know on Facebook or Instagram! While you’re at it, keep following the Acero Estrella Commons blog here for more home tips and Goodyear events and happenings!
