March 07, 2025

Spring Cleaning With Storage Units Earlsfield

Is your home in need of a refresh this spring? Our Storage units in Earlsfield offer the perfect solution to declutter and create a more organised and inviting living space.

Storage units Earlsfield. Image shows a corridor of storage units in Cinch Storage Earlsfield.

Spring cleaning is a term we all know. It is the practice of giving your home a thorough clean in the springtime. It really is exactly what it says in the tin. Spring cleaning is an excellent way to schedule in a proper clean and declutter of your home which will help you to free up valuable space and reclaim a sense of order and calm.

Within this article, we will look at why we spring clean and how our storage units Earlsfield will be of help.

The History Of Spring Cleaning

Spring cleaning has been practiced across religions and countries for centuries, making it an annual ritual for many. The Jewish tradition of Passover, observed in March or April, involves removing all traces of leavened bread, symbolising the Israelites’ hasty flight from Egypt. Similarly, Catholics clear their altars on Maundy Thursday before Good Friday, which also falls in March or April.

Nowruz, celebrated around the March equinox, includes the 3,000-year-old tradition of khāne-takānī or “shaking down the house,” where people wash clothes, blankets, and textiles. Before the Lunar New Year, people in China cleanse their homes of bad luck, while in Thailand, Songkran in April involves deep cleaning homes, schools, and public spaces to purify them ahead of the Thai New Year.

So, it seems that spring cleaning is something that has always crossed over religions and countries, becoming the annual clean that many of us take part in each spring.

Tips For A Good Spring Cleaning

Spring cleaning is something that many people do every year but it is easy for it to be overwhelming. Here, we will discuss some of our top tips for having a good spring clean.

Have A Clear Plan

Before you get started on your spring cleaning, it is important to have a clear plan. You need to think about where you want to start and what you want to do it each room,

It is a good idea to have these on a physical list so you can tick off each thing as you do it. This will give you a sense of achievement which will help you to stay motivated.

Have A Declutter

Before you start the actual spring cleaning, it is a good idea to have a declutter first. This will help to alleviate some of the things you need to clean and it will make your home more spacious, ordered and calm.

When it comes to decluttering, it is a good idea to use a method such as The Four Box Method. With this method, you get four boxes and label them Keep, Throw Away, Give Away and storage. And then you go through your belongings placing each item in the correct box.

It doesn’t matter which method you choose or how you declutter, it is just a good idea to do it before you start spring cleaning.

Start From The Top

Once you have decluttered, you will be ready to start spring cleaning. In each room, you should start cleaning from the top and work your way down to the floors.

For example, dust and clean high shelves, bookcases or other furniture before you vacuum or clean carpets. This way, you don’t have to reclean lower areas as dust is displaced.

Open Windows

A big part of spring cleaning is that you are doing it in the spring when it is getting warmer and sunnier and you can open the windows. This will ventilate your house after the long winter months and stop the smell of cleaning products from getting overwhelming.

It is also a very nice way to mark the start to the new season and the longer, warmer, brighter days.

Make It Fun

Spring cleaning does not have to be a chore, you can make it fun! There are many easy ways you can make it more fun such as putting on your favourite music.

Listening to music while cleaning can be a great way to keep your energy and mood up. Upbeat, lively music will give you a motivational boost while engaging music can help distract you during repetitive or tedious tasks and make the process much more enjoyable.

Take Breaks

It is really important that you take breaks whilst you are spring cleaning. Take a break to have a cup of tea or some food.

If you are having a truly thorough clean that will take you a few days, it is also a good idea to have a treat or reward at the end of it all. Take yourself out for a nice meal or go for a nice walk in the spring sunshine. Anything you find enjoyable!

How Long Will Spring Cleaning Take?

How long you spring cleaning will take is dependent on a few factors:

How big your home is
When was the last time you had a thorough cleaning session
Who is helping you with the spring cleaning

If you live in a smaller house or flat, you could have your spring cleaning done in a few hours. For an average sized home, it will probably take around one day and for a larger home, maybe a couple of days.

If you do think it is going to take you more than a few hours, it is a good idea to break everything down into smaller tasks so you can take your time with it. And remember to take breaks throughout.

How Storage Units Earlsfield Will Help

Whilst you are decluttering and cleaning, you may come across items that you still need but that you don’t need year round. These will be items such as seasonal clothing, seasonal sports equipment and holiday decorations. If you feel like these items are cluttering up your home year round, when you only need them a few months a year, they can be stored in our storage units Earlsfield.

Our storage units Earlsfield will provide them with a safe, secure place in which they can be stored until you need them again.