Spring has sprung for good. Nature is coming to life and we are in a happy mood. We are feeling reinvigorated and can start spring cleaning again. However, this great feast of perfectionists is not to everyone's taste. For some, the prospect of spring cleaning is a dream come true. The basis for success is good organisation.
Start with planning
Spring cleaning should be planned as early as possible. However, there is no harm in starting a bit late. Start by thinking about the work you want to do. In a thorough cleaning, the most important thing is to tidy up those places you don't usually look in. Most often this is tidying up cupboards and drawers, tidying under and behind the sofa, washing lamps or tidying up the loft or garage. It is then a good idea to set a time limit for each activity. For some people, "a little bit each day" works, while others prefer to set aside a whole week and do everything "in bulk". Whichever method you choose, write out your action plan carefully and post it somewhere visible. It will be very satisfying to tick off one item after another.
Get the family involved and put on some music
Ideally, all members of the household should be involved in spring cleaning. By sharing the work, it will be completed more quickly and with less effort. Children involved in helping with household chores learn responsibility and thoroughness. This is also important for showing mutual respect for the work done.
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An effective motivator is well-chosen music. Particularly favourite tracks will help to turn an unpleasant chore into a good party. It is worth remembering that fast and energetic music influences the speed of our movements. So the sooner you want to finish cleaning up, the faster the rhythms you should choose.
