15 Tips for a Clean Home Without Breaking the Bank

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There’s no reason spring cleaning should take you to the cleaners! Here are fifteen tips for starting fresh this spring without overspending.

DIY Cleaners

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You’d be surprised how much of your home you can get sparkling clean with baking soda and vinegar! Mix them or use them separately instead of cleaners with harsh chemicals.

Upcycle

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You’re probably going to find a lot of things you’ll want to toss. But you’re saving money if you can breathe new life into something by finding another use for it!

Use Old Rags

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Paper towels can be expensive; find a t-shirt you never wear, cut it up, and use it for cleaning and dusting!

Try Lemons

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Life is still giving you lemons? Make a cheap and plentiful smelling cleaner! Lemons are excellent for cleaning things like cutting boards and helping your home feel fresh!

Avoid Costly Organizers

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Spring cleaning is the perfect time to organize your home. But expensive organization systems aren’t always necessary; see if you can develop your system first.

Sell Unused Items

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If you can’t upcycle something but could still see someone using it, it’s time to set up a garage sale and make some quick cash!

Don’t Splurge for Professional Cleaning

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Professional cleaning could be worth it if you’re behind and need help catching up. But otherwise, carve out some time over the weekend and take the task yourself.

Repurpose Cleaning Supplies

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All-purpose cleaners aren’t going to work for every task, but if you can use a cleaner for multiple tasks, that’s ideal.

Shop Smart

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If you have to buy cleaning products or tools for your spring cleaning, shop for sales when you can and look for coupons to avoid spending the full price.

Rearrange Furniture

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Many people like spring cleaning because it gives them a fresh perspective on their home. And you can, too, rearrange your home; it doesn’t cost a thing and makes your home feel like new!

Save Jars and Such for Storage

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The organization is a big part of spring cleaning but often requires homeowners to find more storage. Get creative with your options by saving jars, boxes, and the like, and use these instead of expensive options.

Stay Organized as You Clean

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If you aren’t careful, you might throw out sentimental or expensive things in a fit of spring cleaning inspiration. Don’t get swept up; be intentional with your cleaning and organization.

Cultivate a Green Thumb

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Spring cleaning can also create a strong desire to buy new furniture or decor. Resist the urge and opt for something cheaper: plants!

Switch Out Linens

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Invest in some new linens if you aren’t much of a gardener but still want a fresh vibe! You can find some on sale from online retailers or discount stores that are still good quality.

Don’t Forget the Outside

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Cleaning other parts of your home, like your patio or patio furniture, can often get overlooked during spring cleaning. But keeping up on these tasks means they’ll last longer, so make sure you find time for them!

3 Outdated and Overdone Bathroom Design Trends That Are No Longer Trending

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One could say that bathrooms are equal parts utility and sanctuary. Essentially, they’re the place where you can light a candle and wind down from a long day, but at the same time, it’s the exact spot where most of your grooming and getting ready for your day (or bed) happens. In terms of aesthetics, we do want our bathrooms to feel welcoming and serene, but, at the same time, they need to be functional.

3 Outdated and Overdone Bathroom Design Trends That Are No Longer Trending

15 Home Trends That We Wish Were Already Over

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The home design trends that are so popular today will be out of style tomorrow. The “in” styles usually start at the designer level before trickling down to the public. It’s helpful to look ahead at the next trends when having work done for your home. What’s in today among the public may already be on its way out and no longer be used by designers.

15 Home Trends That We Wish Were Already Over

12 Household Items You Can Throw Out Today (You Really Don’t Need Them)

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Do you feel sometimes like all you ever do is clean up and put away clutter? No matter how big your space is, it seems like all of our “stuff” just takes over, making it harder and harder to have a clean and tidy space.

12 Household Items You Can Throw Out Today (You Really Don’t Need Them)

 

20 Areas of Your Home That Need a Spring Clean the Most

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As the season changes and the days grow longer, breathing new life into your living space with a thorough spring cleaning can be just what your home needs. While cleaning every nook and cranny might seem overwhelming, focusing on specific areas can make the process more manageable and rewarding.

Here are 20 home areas that could use extra attention during spring cleaning.

20 Areas of Your Home That Need a Spring Clean the Most

5 Ways to Easily Declutter Your Home

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Have some New Year’s Resolutions? Is one of them making your home less cluttered and more streamlined?

Having an organized and decluttered home is important for mental health and a great way to make your life more organized and calmer. You can also sell your extra stuff and make some extra money.

5 Ways to Easily Declutter Your Home

Author: CJ Darnieder

Bio:

CJ is a writer and musician from Chicago.  When he’s not practicing the divine art of stoicism, focusing on achieving a deafening inner quiet, or attempting to reconcile with the inherent powers of the universe, he loves to cook!

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