Some overall tips to get you started:

Set a timer for the amount of time you’re going to clean — you’ll be surprised at how much you can actually get done in five minutes. Even better, put on your favorite song! Turn the volume up high and set your phone’s sleep timer to stop playing the music after one, five, or ten minutes (depending on how much time you have). Remember: You don’t need to try to deep-clean everything.

That’s because this challenge isn’t simply about the results — it’s about creating new healthy habits for your home. “You are already there,” says Leo Babauta, author of Zen Habits. “[Cleaning] is not a set of ideals to aspire to, a standard of perfection to achieve. This is a mindfulness practice, and if you are cleaning or decluttering mindfully, you have already arrived.”

Oh, and if any of the steps don’t apply to you (if you don’t have a dishwasher, for example), just spend some extra time on one of the other steps. Or, sign up for our daily newsletter reminders to get an exclusive bonus round suggestion for each day!

I added links to the cleaning products and supplies list to help you get started. I get all of my cleaning supplies at the Dollar Tree because I refuse to spend money on an activity that I don’t enjoy. There is so much cheap fun stuff at DT that it’s easy to get overwhelmed and off track. Oooooo – nail polishes! Does that happen to you too? Anyway, I’ve tried all of these products out and they work just as well as brand name supplies.

OK, so we can do this! You’ve got the daily chore list and you’re gathering together your cleaning tools and products. Let’s get the grime gone so we can enjoy the sunny spring weather!

xo Jennifer