Spring clean your house - Mouths of Mums

I’ve often wondered about the meaning of ‘spring clean’. Do we really have to wait for the weather to turn in our favour to move into action and clean out the things in our lives which we really don’t need?

We often wait for the right moment to take action; the perfect time where everything aligns and we have the time to do a big ‘Spring clean’ to really break free of the things in our lives which not only aren’t needed, but in many cases just weigh us down.

When it comes to the most common form of spring cleaning – the big house clean up – I’ve learned that de-cluttering is one of the most rewarding exercises possible. We live with so many things attached to us which do nothing more than clutter our lives, our thoughts, our space and our freedom. I do understand however, that when it comes to the spring clean, it can be a case of easier said than done. Sometimes just the thought of de-cluttering is overwhelming – you just know the amount of stuff to get through in the house and garage is too much to even contemplate starting. But despite what can seem a daunting task at first, the great thing about a spring clean is that you don’t have to do it all at once.

A tip – start with just one small room at a time and be unforgiving – if you haven’t worn it, used it, loved it or needed it in the last 6 months then bin it or donate it. Start with the bathroom – how many half used bottles of facial enhancers do you really need? How many hair volumizers does it take to create body in your hair? Get rid of them. Your reward? A clean bathroom, a spring in your step as you’re no longer weighed down by useless things and a happy man who will certainly reward you for freeing up space for his grooming kit!

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Author: Elka Whalan

Elka Whalan is a much loved and recognized member of the Australian media landscape, both for her athletic career, and her media commentary. A dual Olympian, Elka is now a mother of two young children and can be seen regularly on Sunrise and The Morning Show. Recently Elka also became an Ambassador for Healthy Bones Australia and REXONA, and is passionate about keeping fit, healthy, and keeping the romance alive in her marriage.

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173 Comments

- - mom112217 said
  - 29 Sep 2017
    12:41 pm
A good article and it something l need to do now!

- - mom71809 said
  - 04 Sep 2016
    8:06 pm
Definitely needing to free some space in my house and mind – been decluttering for months! Spring is a time of new beginnings and better weather for opening up the garage/windows etc to let clean air in and junk out!

- - smiles said
  - 22 Apr 2015
    10:59 pm
I agree I am going through one room at a time to make sure its done properly but achievable

- - Danielle said
  - 31 Jan 2015
    12:49 am
I love spring cleaning and a good de-cluttering as long as my hubby takes the kids outta the house for the day, i need to focus!

- - mom94125 said
  - 10 Jan 2015
    10:25 pm
you can also have a big clean up every few months or so.

- - deb_gs said
  - 03 Nov 2014
    2:35 pm
I actually love spring cleaning! What I do is create piles: throw, recycle, keep and maybe. The maybe pile I putaway in the shed. If I don’t retrieve it within a month, I discard it.

When I was younger, I used to host ‘swap parties’ where everyone came for afternoon tea and brought makeup, clothes, accessories, shoes and so on.

After all, one persons trash is another persons treasure.

- - mom93821 said
  - 06 Oct 2014
    10:11 am
Interesting article and a good read. Spring clean is in order!
- mom93821 replied
  
  06 Oct 2014 , 10:13 am
  Thank you for the useful spring cleaning tips too!
- - ginoula5 said
  - 13 Aug 2014
    10:29 am
More wonderful tips and advice for spring cleaning, thank you.

- - mom61924 said
  - 03 Aug 2014
    11:25 pm
Yes I need to do this!

- - skbou said
  - 26 Jul 2014
    9:09 pm
I love the feeling when I’ve finished a ‘spring’ clean, unfortunately I often find it hard to throw clothes away.

- - lou3 said
  - 30 Jun 2014
    3:46 pm
Love sorting and throwing things out

- - nida saeed said
  - 27 Jun 2014
    1:46 pm
i am wanting to clean these days and this read has given me some ideas as well as inspired me to clean even when its cold thanks

- - Dennis12 said
  - 17 Jun 2014
    9:24 am
Decluttering gives you a great sense of satisfaction

- - 3timesamum said
  - 12 Jun 2014
    1:05 pm
It feels great once it all been done doesn’t it!

- - mom61907 said
  - 09 Jun 2014
    11:42 pm
At the end of every season I have a resume of all the wardrobes, draws etc. I do the kitchen as I go thru the year, then I never have to do it all.

Be interested in others regime

- - Emilyypamela said
  - 31 May 2014
    1:25 pm
Love the feeling of chucking out unwanted and unneeded junk.

- - mom57522 said
  - 30 May 2014
    3:07 pm
Nothing like a declutter to feel lighter.

- - rachaelchara said
  - 28 May 2014
    8:57 pm
Some good ideas. I do not like clutter and am always clearing things out that I am not using.

- - christial said
  - 22 May 2014
    9:45 pm
I have a man who doesn’t like throwing things out! He thinks he will eventually find the time to fix it or it will come in handy eventually.. Makes throwing things out so much harder when I pack boxes to be thrown and find the box half empty with hubby picking things back out!

- - Happymum-2 said
  - 10 May 2014
    2:54 pm
The trouble is once you start it can take forever to get that thorough clean your needing