{"id":3738,"date":"2022-06-01T10:45:06","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T14:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.verveseniorliving.com\/news-events-blog\/?p=3738"},"modified":"2022-09-28T18:49:06","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T18:49:06","slug":"simple-spring-cleaning-tips-for-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/verveseniorliving.com\/news-events-blog\/simple-spring-cleaning-tips-for-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Spring Cleaning Tips for Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spring is perennially the time to clean up and clean out. But how do you decide what to keep and what to get rid of? Especially when a lot of the things you own feel attached to a walk down memory lane. Think of spring cleaning as your chance to keep your home healthy, just as you would the body that houses you. Throw open those windows, break out the duster, and get ready to refresh. But first: Make yourself a checklist!<\/p>\n

The Spring Cleaning Checklist<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step #1 in the process should be organizing your thoughts on paper. What are big projects and little tasks around the house that you want to accomplish? Sort them by room or type, whatever works best for your process. Plus, nothing beats the satisfaction of ticking something off the list upon completion! We like this checklist from Molly Maid<\/a> that breaks down the To Do\u2019s room-by-room.<\/p>\n

Reorganize before you refresh<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eliminating clutter through \u201cyes\u201d, \u201cno\u201d and \u201cmaybe\u201d piles, then reorganizing what\u2019s left into its own \u201chome within your home\u201d can be a very powerful tool in your spring cleaning arsenal. It\u2019ll give you a good visual of what you use, and what could go be donated. After all, \u201cA place for everything, everything in its place,\u201d as Mr. Franklin once said.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Take it easy!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, we know it can be tempting to tackle everything at once\u2014and on the flip side, get overwhelmed by everything that needs to get done. Take a moment to understand that it will<\/u> all get done, pick one thing on the list, and go for it. Work in small increments so that you don\u2019t lose steam (or muscle power!) and appreciate what you have<\/em> accomplished rather than focusing on what still needs to get done.<\/p>\n

Ask for help<\/strong><\/p>\n

This can be the most difficult thing to do for some people! But let\u2019s face it, aging means the body sometimes can\u2019t handle as much as it used to. Leave the heavy lifting to someone else, like a friend or family member. Or hire a professional to help with the cleaning and moving of furniture. Your safety and mobility are most important\u2014the dust bunnies can wait.<\/p>\n

Those overlooked chores<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sure, you\u2019ve done the drapes and vacuumed behind the couch cushions, but have you:<\/p>\n