Timings for a Spring Clean

It’s that time of year again when the famous Spring Clean comes back into fashion, as we shift from winter to spring and start getting our homes and even businesses in ship-shape.

As local Birmingham cleaners, we are geared up and ready for these in whatever capacity. Plus, additional cleaning services, such as holiday or short-term stays, are becoming popular during better weather.

Getting the right Spring Clean, on time

You can find more details on our spring clean here, and helpful tips for completing spring cleans here. In short, it’s a thorough deep clean that goes the extra mile into all the nooks and crannies to remove that often-hidden dirt and grime.

Whether you plan to do it yourself or you’re looking for a local domestic or commercial cleaner to make it easier for you, here are a few points to consider about the TIMING. This is particularly for 2024, but the same principles apply for other years as well.

1. It’s an early Easter

Right on the very last day of March, Easter this year is on the 31st of March 2024. It doesn’t even make it into April as most years, and therefore, in just over a month, we’ll be leading right into it and any holidays around the weekend.

Therefore, plan things now, and see how any school or work holidays fall around this, potentially more afterwards to compensate for the early Easter weekend.

2. There’s an extra day

Yes, this year is a leap year; therefore, we have an additional day on the 29th of February in the calendar!

Watch out for missing this if you count the days on your finger, so to speak, so things don’t get a day out of sync. Whether that’s booking in a local cleaning company, arranging delivery of cleaning substances like a new mop and cloths or booking time off work.

3. Half term is about here

Depending, of course, on what the local areas’ schools say, any day now will be the half-term holidays.

These are an undervalued opportunity for cleaning, both this and the main holiday around Easter!

With time freed up in holidays, then book this in straight away, particularly at the start of the holiday when you’re all good to go and can reap the benefits afterwards. As well as having your home and business physically cleaner, you’ll feel so much better once you see them cleaned up through a thorough spring cleaning.

You can also hopefully arrange trips to the tip or charity shops to donate old items you don’t need, and go directly to shops to choose the best cleaning equipment and PPE.

Plus, don’t forget the kids. Even if you need to incentivise them with pocket money and threats of household chores, getting them involved in such clean-ups is a win-win situation (even if just their bedrooms).

4. February’s double celebrations

This month, we also have two regular celebrations – Valentine’s Day on the 14th and Shrove Tuesday on the 13th.

Okay, so things might get messy these days. The kitchen from baking the pancakes and the rest of the house from opening love presents and bouquets (hopefully).

Therefore, plan and get these pencilled in straight away to take the stress out and avoid worrying about them afterwards.

5. Changing weather patterns

The UK lives up to its reputation again with unpredictable weather now. One minute, there’s snowfall this last week, and the next, a high pollen count affects hay fever sufferers.

You’ve just got to do your best to work around and quickly come up with plan B if things change. So, when the weather is fine, make the most of outdoor areas, sheds, outbuildings, and any patio areas that need a clean-up.

And watch out for things like muddy boots and dogs coming back in from walking when the weather outside is dreadful.

Timing the right domestic and commercial spring clean

As you plan a spring or deep clean, these pointers on timing are hopefully helpful as you glance through your diary and book things in.

Remember, too, that this can be for all kinds of cleans, not just the usual one for your home. So, any other let properties —if you’re planning a move in or out of one anyway —and business properties.

Need any more help? Contact us, your local Birmingham cleaners, for a no-obligation proposal to help.