Spring Cleaning: 30 Jobs 30 Mins 30 Days

This crossed my inbox from ao.com earlier this week and I thought it’s an excellent idea to share, so I hope it works for you!

I have printed countless ‘spring cleaning’ or decluttering projects in my time, and I rarely get past day four or five, largely because my life doesn’t really fit to other people’s schedules, and much like a diet, if I ‘fail’ at day 5, I just give up!

I liked this ‘Dirty 30’ idea as it doesn’t tell you what to do on what day, or give you a specific order, but you can simply see which one fits in with your day, and hop right to it.

If you’re about to start spring cleaning, don’t run out and buy new cleaning equipment, but rather make your own. Here are 5 recipes for chemical free cleaning and an even simpler 3-ingredient cleaning option. Alternitvely, this 300+ page Homemade Cleaners: Quick-and-Easy, Toxin-Free Recipes to Replace Your Kitchen Cleaner, Bathroom Disinfectant, Laundry Detergent, Bleach, Bug Killer, Air Freshener, and more Kindle book from Dionna Ford and Mandy O’Brian will answer your every cleaning question.

If you’re tackling a bigger mess, you might even consider cleaning services for an extra boost. Keep your home spotless with customized home cleaning services.

Spring cleaning always sounds like a great idea—until you open the first closet and suddenly wonder if your winter self had been nesting for a long hibernation. But the beauty of flexible lists like the “Dirty 30” is that they meet you where you are. If Monday only has room for wiping down the baseboards and not reorganizing the pantry, that’s perfectly fine. Small wins still count, and they add up faster than you think.

Of course, there’s something particularly motivating about seeing actual progress. The scent of citrus cleaner in the air, the quiet joy of rediscovering countertop space—it does wonders for the soul. And if you’re like me and occasionally stare down a cluttered garage or a guest bathroom that hasn’t seen guests in months, that’s when calling in the pros becomes the smart move. Capable Clean fits into the picture beautifully—not as a replacement for your elbow grease, but as your backup team when life gets in the way.

Sometimes spring cleaning isn’t just about the cleaning—it’s about creating a home that feels lighter, fresher, and more livable. Whether you’re decluttering a drawer or deep-cleaning the entire downstairs, the goal is the same: reclaim your space and reset the tone for the season ahead. With a little strategy, a bit of vinegar and baking soda, and maybe a boost from the right cleaning crew, you’ll be surprised how fresh your place can feel in no time.

Happy spring cleaning!

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