Getting your house organized and clean for the spring and summer can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be, especially when you have expert advice! We turned to a few local experts for their tips and product picks, and gathered some other inspiring resources from around the web. —
*First, we asked Maeve Richmond, chief organizer behind the NYC organizing company Get Your House In Order (who recently helped one of our readers tackle her own clutter) for her best organizational tips for families. From giving kids tasks they’ll love to do to getting on the floor to sift through your stuff, we think you’ll find some motivation here.
*Spring cleaning isn’t just about folding winter sweaters and storing away rain boots; it’s also about getting out the mop and bucket and getting things clean! Because many families are hoping to transition to eco-friendly cleaning products, we asked Sarah Beatty, NYC mom and founder of the Green Depot, for her favorite green cleaning products for families, ranging from a microfiber mop to an gentle alternative to bleach.
See below for even more ideas!
*What else would you expect from Martha Stewart than an easy-to-follow, manageable and printable spring cleaning checklist?
*For speedy cleaners, Real Simple offers tons of tips and tricks to get your apartment clean in record time, like surprising cleaning products and ways to "fake" a really clean house!
*Good Housekeeping has tons of helpful ideas; check out the best tools for organizing (like label makers, shredders and drawer organizers).
*HTV has plenty of cleaning suggestions, from how to clean windows to indoor house plants and everything in between. There’s also plenty of specific tips on organizing, like creating an efficient pantry and organizing your playroom, plus helpful how-to videos.
