{"id":1060,"date":"2024-05-07T10:18:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T09:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/?p=1060"},"modified":"2025-01-31T15:28:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T15:28:53","slug":"spring-clean-your-home-in-a-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/spring-clean-your-home-in-a-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"The Easy Way To Spring Clean Your Home In A Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Are you excited to spend an entire weekend cleaning your house? Nope, thought not. It doesn&#8217;t need to be a painful process though &#8211; and think how good it&#8217;s going to feel when it&#8217;s done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips and an easy schedule to spring clean your home in a weekend without getting overwhelmed. By the end of the weekend, you&#8217;ll be enjoying fresh, clean spaces and a feeling of accomplishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look out for the handy checklist at the end.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1060_5a248d-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1060_5a248d-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1060_5a248d-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1060_5a248d-8a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1060_5a248d-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1060_5a248d-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1060_5a248d-8a alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1060_b762fe-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1060_b762fe-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1060_b762fe-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1060_b762fe-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1060_b762fe-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1060_b762fe-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1060_b762fe-8a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1060_b762fe-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1060_b762fe-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1060_b762fe-8a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1060_fd3833-ff, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1060_fd3833-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1060_fd3833-ff\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1060_fd3833-ff mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1060_fd3833-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1060_fd3833-ff\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1060_fd3833-ff wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1060_fd3833-ff\"><em>Almost The Weekend is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this site, I may earn an affiliate commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-md-font-size\">How to Spring Clean your Home in a Weekend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I believe that weekends, for the most part, should be about slowing down, recharging and enjoying yourself. And because of that it makes sense to deal with as much life admin and domestic stuff as you can during the week \u2013 or by allowing chores and errands to take up only a small part of your weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BUT sometimes life gets in the way and you need to spend a weekend TCBing &#8211; taking care of business \u2013 round the house. Spring cleaning tends to be something we feel we \u201cshould\u201d do. Historically, people always did a big spring clean because they lit fires all winter long, which left a build-up of soot and dust in the house. These days we don\u2019t have that problem, but it still feels worth giving the house a thorough clean after being indoors so much for months on end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How <u>Not<\/u> to Spring Clean in A Weekend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No one actually wants to spend days spring cleaning the house. If you\u2019re looking for one of those 5-page-long cleaning checklists you get on Pinterest, you might want to look elsewhere. Instead we\u2019re going to focus on what can be done for <strong>maximum effect in one weekend<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last thing you want is to spend the entire weekend cleaning, and then get to Sunday night only halfway through the list and totally demoralised. Instead you want to <strong>focus on high impact jobs<\/strong> that make a real difference, so you can sit down on Sunday evening feeling all calm and zen in your fabulous clean space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also need to overcome any feelings that you\u2019re \u201cwasting\u201d your weekend when you could be doing something more fun. So focus on the end goal (and promise yourself a reward) but also <strong>limit the amount of time you actually spend cleaning<\/strong>. We\u2019re not going for 12-hour days here, and we\u2019re going to make sure we relax as well. (And don\u2019t worry, you will get a checklist!)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-clean-in-a-weekend-pin-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How To Spring Clean In a Weekend\" class=\"wp-image-1061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-clean-in-a-weekend-pin-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-clean-in-a-weekend-pin-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-clean-in-a-weekend-pin-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-clean-in-a-weekend-pin-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-clean-in-a-weekend-pin-610x790.jpg 610w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-clean-in-a-weekend-pin-1080x1398.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-clean-in-a-weekend-pin.jpg 1545w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Organised for a Weekend of Spring Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get your supplies together in advance to save time when you start on Saturday morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get Your Cleaning Kit Together:<\/strong> You&#8217;ll need cloths (microfibre ones are most useful), paper towels and\/or wipes. Other incredibly useful items are a microfibre glass cleaning kit and a stainless steel-cloth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need an all-purpose cleaner\/spray, oven cleaner solution, rubber gloves, duster, vacuum, and mop. To make things easy, put all your supplies into a box or caddy that&#8217;s easy to carry from room to room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you also have a supply of boxes or bags for rubbish and for donating to charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have an Exit Strategy for Unwanted Items:<\/strong> Most importantly, have a solid plan for actually getting stuff you&#8217;re giving away out of the house. And no, just putting them in the car and driving around with them in there for weeks isn\u2019t a plan. Check where you can drop off any donations this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Think of a Reward as Motivation:<\/strong> Lastly, make sure you think of a way to reward yourself for getting the job done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Timers for Successful Spring Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of the weekend, you want to feel a sense of achievement and be looking at a cleaner, fresher, all-round better version of your home. What you don\u2019t want is to be only halfway done, looking at the mess, full of <a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/how-to-stop-the-sunday-night-blues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sunday night anxiety<\/strong><\/a> and feeling that you\u2019ve wasted your time and precious weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to get through all the rooms and finish by Sunday evening, <strong>try setting timers for each task or room<\/strong>. Work in 30-minute focused bursts, then take a break. Step outside, sit down, or have a coffee for 10 minutes and then start again. This is a variation on the <a href=\"https:\/\/todoist.com\/productivity-methods\/pomodoro-technique\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pomodoro Technique for time management<\/strong><\/a> and should mean you don\u2019t burn out and want to quit after a couple of hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule For Spring Cleaning in a Weekend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to get as much done as possible in just one weekend. At the end of the post there&#8217;s a handy checklist for the weekend, showing you what to do each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Friday Evening: Tidy Up and Make a Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest: starting on Friday night might be the last thing you want to hear. But hear me out: getting ahead on Friday evening will mean you\u2019ll be so much quicker off the mark in the morning. Don\u2019t spend too long on it \u2013 just sweep around the house getting these things done and it will make a huge difference.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_08dfde-92:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_08dfde-92 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_08dfde-92 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_08dfde-92 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:30px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_08dfde-92 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_08dfde-92 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_08dfde-92 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_d13c8c-7a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_d13c8c-7a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Do a Quick Tidy Up and Declutter:<\/strong> Put on some happy music and do a quick tidy up. First, put everything back in the right room. I\u2019m and big fan of <em><strong>the laundry basket technique<\/strong><\/em> for this: get a basket, tote or box and go from room to room. In each room, pick up anything that doesn\u2019t belong and put it in the basket, and put away anything in your basket that does actually belong in that room. It will save you walking backwards and forwards. Next, tidy and clear your main surfaces. Cleaning is going to be a hundred times easier if you start with clear surfaces and floors in the morning.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_e1ae46-24 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_e1ae46-24\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Clear Out The Fridge:<\/strong> You don\u2019t need to actually clean it now, but clear the shelves so it\u2019s easier to clean tomorrow. Chuck out all the sad-looking leftovers and mouldy half a lemon. That crusty bottle with two drops of salad dressing can go too. Again, it\u2019ll be much easier to clean the fridge when it\u2019s been cleared.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_10649c-13 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_10649c-13\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Deal With Paperwork<\/strong>: Sort out \/ file any paperwork that\u2019s lying around, plus get your home office \/ workspace tidied up ahead of the weekend and so you can clean it and have it all sparkling for Monday morning. If you have a lot of paperwork to deal with, put it in a tray or folder to be dealt with when you have time.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_f7f30a-74 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_f7f30a-74\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Plan<\/strong>: I\u2019ve made a handy checklist at the bottom of this post, so you don\u2019t need a detailed plan of attack. However, make a note (either mentally or written down) of the jobs you\u2019re <strong>NOT<\/strong> going to do this weekend. You won\u2019t get the house cleaned if you get sucked into clearing out the junk drawer(s) and reorganising the Cupboard of Doom. Put away all thoughts of re-ordering the bookshelves by genre, or colour-coding the Lego sets. <strong>These are not the maximum-impact things and are jobs for another day. <\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Saturday Morning: Kitchen and Dining<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kitchens build up a lot of grime over time and take longer to clean than a lot of other rooms, so it\u2019s a good place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_31d7bd-99:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_31d7bd-99 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_31d7bd-99 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_31d7bd-99 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:30px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_31d7bd-99 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_31d7bd-99 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_31d7bd-99 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_2b0fcc-79 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_2b0fcc-79\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Clean the Oven:<\/strong> Start by opening the window because oven cleaner needs ventilation. Remove the racks and put them in the dishwasher on a hot\/intensive cycle. Spray the inside of the oven with oven cleaner and shut the door.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_f2b99c-e3 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_f2b99c-e3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Clean Cabinets, Surfaces and Appliances:<\/strong> Wipe everything down. If you can see it, wipe it: cabinet fronts, surfaces, appliances, stovetop, microwave. Make sure you\u2019re lifting appliances up as you go to wipe underneath them. Don\u2019t forget the kickplates if you have them under the cabinets. If you have appliances or canisters etc that aren\u2019t used regularly, put them away. Nothing makes more impact than clean lines and surfaces, and it will make the room feel tidier and cleaner.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background\"><em>Tip: If your microwave has a build-up of dirt inside, put a bowl half-full with water and a couple of tablespoons of either lemon juice or vinegar inside, then microwave for 2-3 minutes. Remove the bowl (with an oven glove!) and then the inside of the microwave should be much easier to clean as the steam should loosen any baked-on dirt.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_d756ac-0e:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_d756ac-0e ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_d756ac-0e ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_d756ac-0e .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:30px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_d756ac-0e ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_d756ac-0e ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_d756ac-0e kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_a8ae5c-ad .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_a8ae5c-ad\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Clean the Fridge:<\/strong> If you managed to clear out the fridge last night, this should be easier. Wipe down the insides of the doors and the shelves. If needed, bring out the shelves and drawers and wash in warm soapy water. If you want to get super-organised, try putting in some <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hnP76D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">fridge baskets<\/a><\/strong> to keep items together.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_05fb83-c0 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_05fb83-c0\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Clean Tables and Chairs: <\/strong>Give your dining table and chairs, plus any kitchen bar stools, a good wipe down.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_3d6531-b7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_3d6531-b7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Dust the Blinds:<\/strong> If you have wipeable blinds, dust them down and wipe them.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_e82fa4-12 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_e82fa4-12\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Clean Stainless Steel:<\/strong> For stainless steel surfaces or appliances, you can use a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hj4kFY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">stainless steel cloth<\/a><\/strong>, or clean with warm soapy water and then put a few drops of baby oil on a microfibre cloth and rub gently to take all the streaks away.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_9e8318-06 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_9e8318-06\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Finish the Oven:<\/strong> After the allotted time on your oven cleaner instructions, wipe the oven clean. If it\u2019s bad you might need paper towels for this. Put the racks back in when the dishwasher is finished, and then run the dishwasher on a maintenance cycle.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_44dfc7-70 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_44dfc7-70\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Finish with the Floors:<\/strong> Vacuum and mop, then step back and admire your work.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Time for a well-deserved lunch break.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/schedule-for-spring-cleaning-weekend-1024x734.jpg\" alt=\"Cleaner spray bottles for spring cleaning\" class=\"wp-image-1070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/schedule-for-spring-cleaning-weekend-1024x734.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/schedule-for-spring-cleaning-weekend-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/schedule-for-spring-cleaning-weekend-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/schedule-for-spring-cleaning-weekend-610x437.jpg 610w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/schedule-for-spring-cleaning-weekend.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Saturday Afternoon: Bathrooms and Bedrooms <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This afternoon, tackle the bathrooms and bedrooms to get rid of any unneeded stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_6e39a4-ec:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_6e39a4-ec ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_6e39a4-ec ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_6e39a4-ec .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:30px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_6e39a4-ec ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_6e39a4-ec ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_6e39a4-ec kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_2df196-f3 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_2df196-f3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Put Away Winter Clothing:<\/strong> Start in the wardrobes and swap out any winter clothes. Either put them away in storage bags (I like the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WJxO7F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">vacuum-sealed ones<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;for efficient storage) OR if you haven\u2019t worn an item all winter, get rid of it! Have a pile for donation and don\u2019t be afraid to fill it.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_c41414-ab .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_c41414-ab\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Clear Old Toys in Kids\u2019 Rooms:<\/strong> If your children have toys that are outgrown or broken, have a cull and get rid of as much as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_58b1b6-78 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_58b1b6-78\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Discard Unused Toiletries and Beauty Items:<\/strong> Throw away any old bottles from the shower that aren\u2019t being used, and any makeup or face creams you haven\u2019t used all year.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_5f6605-2b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_5f6605-2b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Deep Clean the Bathrooms:<\/strong> this is nobody\u2019s favourite task, but it\u2019s never as bad as you think it will be. Try sticking on a podcast while you work. Clean bathrooms make a huge difference, so you\u2019ll be able to finish the day with things feeling much cleaner. Make sure to vacuum and clean floors as part of this.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_dca23e-d3 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_dca23e-d3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Lastly, Bleach Discoloured Bathrooms Seals:<\/strong> Use bleach or a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WHxuXj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">mould remover spray<\/a><\/strong> to get rid of any nasties lurking in the bathroom seals.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_eec289-8f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_eec289-8f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Finish for the day.<\/strong> It might look unfinished and but don\u2019t stress about it. By this time tomorrow you\u2019ll be looking at the finished article. Have a bath and a glass of wine to reward yourself for your day\u2019s work.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1060_1cf55e-f2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1060_1cf55e-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1060_1cf55e-f2\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(243,205,76,0.5);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1060_1cf55e-f2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1060_1cf55e-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1060_1cf55e-f2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1060_1cf55e-f2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1060_1cf55e-f2\">You might also like:<br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/ideas-to-add-hygge-into-your-everyday-life\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1442\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">100 Ideas to Add Hygge Into Your Everyday Life<\/a><\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/how-to-have-a-hygge-weekend\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1137\">How to Organise Your Life in a Weekend<\/a><\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/how-to-stop-the-sunday-night-blues\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"955\">How to Stop the Sunday Night Blues<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Sunday Morning: Dust, Vacuum, Wipe, Mop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Time for a lot of the dirty work of spring cleaning: dusting, vacuuming and wiping down. You got the kitchen and bathrooms thoroughly wiped yesterday, so it\u2019s time to tackle everywhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_567810-88:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_567810-88 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_567810-88 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_567810-88 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:30px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_567810-88 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_567810-88 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_567810-88 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_6db40b-43 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_6db40b-43\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>First, Strip the Bed:<\/strong> as soon as you get up, strip the bed and get the sheets in the washing machine. After all the grime of today, you\u2019re going to really appreciate getting into a clean bed tonight. If you\u2019re lucky enough to have a bright and breezy spring day, hang them outside. (U.S. friends \u2013 us Brits LOVE to dry our laundry outdoors. Smells amazing!) Once the sheets are done, launder any washable throws or cushion covers that need freshening up.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_a4ad3d-5c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_a4ad3d-5c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Dust Everything:<\/strong> Time to get the happy music on again. Then, moving from top to bottom, work your way around the whole house, dusting everything. Use an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3PY9U4M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">extendable duster<\/a><\/strong> to reach cobwebs in corners and round light fittings. For surfaces, a wet microfibre cloth squeezed out as hard as you can until it\u2019s barely damp is the best. Make sure you\u2019re lifting items off surfaces to clean underneath. Don\u2019t forget to do the skirting boards \/ baseboards. They can be quite back-breaking, so employ\/bribe any passing children to help!<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_929572-20 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_929572-20\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Vacuum Everywhere:<\/strong> Once all the surfaces have had a good clean, get to work on the floors. Vacuum every room, including in the nooks and crannies that usually get neglected. Make sure to do under the sofa and in between the cushions. While the bed is stripped, vacuum the mattress too. Depending on your heating system, remember to vacuum either behind the radiators or around the air vents.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_153075-c6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_153075-c6\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Mop Hard Floors:<\/strong> Wash any hard floors with a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hnPLkz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">microfibre mop<\/a><\/strong>, or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WHIl3l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">steam floor cleaner<\/a><\/strong> if you have one.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Lunch break! And look forward to being done really soon.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-cleaning-weekend-1024x638.jpg\" alt=\"Spring cleaning weekend: add new plants\" class=\"wp-image-1069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-cleaning-weekend-1024x638.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-cleaning-weekend-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-cleaning-weekend-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-cleaning-weekend-610x380.jpg 610w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-cleaning-weekend-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-cleaning-weekend.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Sunday Afternoon: Windows, mirrors and make the place look great<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Time to get finished. You\u2019re really on the home straight now, so keep going for the last leg.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_3ee8ee-33:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_3ee8ee-33 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_3ee8ee-33 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_3ee8ee-33 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:30px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_3ee8ee-33 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_3ee8ee-33 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1060_3ee8ee-33 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_016be3-65 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_016be3-65\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Clean window interiors and mirrors:<\/strong> I used to hate cleaning mirrors and windows as they were always streaky and never looked good. I tried loads of different glass cleaners and couldn\u2019t get good results with any of them. Then I bought a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hjHwG4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">microfibre glass cleaning set<\/a><\/strong>. It\u2019s two cloths, one you use wet and one to dry, and is honestly the best cheap cleaning product I\u2019ve ever bought. No streaks, no stinky sprays, and so easy. The wet cloth will also work on any grime that\u2019s built up on the window frames.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_8b5845-70 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_8b5845-70\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Make the bed:<\/strong> Get fresh sheets on the bed. Flip the mattress beforehand if your mattress is double-sided (or rotate if it isn&#8217;t). Change duvets for lighter tog if necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_7df736-00 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1060_7df736-00\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Add some spring touches:<\/strong> Breathe a bit of life into the house with some new plants or cut flowers and fresh spring scents from candles or diffusers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sunday Evening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DONE! Time to relax and enjoy your decluttered, clean, calming space. Make the most of your evening by having dinner delivered, and enjoying the reward you planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring Cleaning in a Weekend Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a simple checklist for spring cleaning your home in a weekend. Print it out or <a href=\"https:\/\/pin.it\/5bakjlL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pin it for Later<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-cleaning-weekend-checklist-pin-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Spring clean in a weekend checklist\" class=\"wp-image-1064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-cleaning-weekend-checklist-pin-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-cleaning-weekend-checklist-pin-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-cleaning-weekend-checklist-pin-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-cleaning-weekend-checklist-pin-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spring-cleaning-weekend-checklist-pin.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I hope this post has helped you to see how you can spring clean your home in just a weekend. 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