Day One of the 10-Day Spring Cleaning Challenge – The Bedroom

So we’re off to a late start here on day one of the BuzzFeed’s 10-Day Spring Cleaning Challenge. The cats were not into it and since it appeared I wasn’t going to have any help I stayed in bed an extra hour and read Facebook. Not for long though because my husband coaxed me out with bacon and coffee – he knows how to motivate me. So up and at ’em I went and Day One started off with making the bed, clearing the surfaces and dusting. I went over the 10 minutes predicted and spent about 20 minutes because I found 2 long lost dragonfly hair clips and a stash of emergency chocolate I had forgotten about. So I did my hair and took a chocolate break. All in all, I think it was a job well done.

Alice Mongkongllite for BuzzFeed

One minute: Make the bed
Don’t let yourself leave your room in the morning until the bed is made. No matter what. It sets a productive emotional tone for the day and instantly makes the entire room look cleaner. Plus, it’s so much more satisfying to climb into a bed at night that’s been made.

Five minutes: Clear the surfaces ( + make the bed)
Working clockwise around the room, clear the clutter off the nightstand, dresser, desk, etc. Do a quick trash sweep — throw away anything in sight that is clearly trash. Get all the clothes off the floor and chairs and put them in the laundry bin or your dresser.

Ten minutes: Dust ( + make the bed + clear the surfaces)
Supplies you’ll need: Socks or dust cloth
Put a sock on each hand and dust every surface, swiping only once over every area (not back and forth, which just moves the dust around). Don’t forget the tops of mirrors, picture frames, and all around the door frame. Toss the socks right in the hamper when you’re done. As you leave the room, take the clothes from the bin with you to the laundry room, if you have one.

So Day One is done and I’m feeling quite accomplished. How about you?

xo Jennifer