20 Indications That It’s Time to Dive into Spring Cleaning

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We all reach a breaking point when it comes to maintaining our homes. After enduring months of holiday chaos and the challenges of keeping kids cooped up due to dreary winter weather (I’m looking at you, Polar Vortex), our homes often end up in a state of disarray. Once the weather becomes more bearable, children and pets venture outside, leaving us with a mountain of clutter, grime, and bizarre items that have overstayed their welcome. If you’re wondering whether it’s time to grab that mop and broom—and perhaps even a HazMat suit—here are the signs to watch for:

1. The kitchen floor has a texture reminiscent of a Cheerio disaster.
2. You can’t distinguish whether the laundry basket’s contents are clean or dirty.
3. You stumble upon missing shoes buried under unmade beds.
4. The garage harbors a mystery smell that no one dares to investigate.
5. You have more cups on your nightstand than in the cupboard.
6. The pantry is overflowing with empty boxes instead of actual food.
7. Leftovers in the fridge have morphed into unrecognizable science experiments.
8. The kids have resorted to eating cereal out of mugs for days on end.
9. The hair clumps in the shower could be mistaken for a character from a horror movie.
10. The family is down to sharing a single towel, with the rest developing mildew.
11. There are five shampoo bottles in the shower, three of which are completely empty.
12. The newest magazine in your home is gathering dust and is three months old.
13. Two-thirds of your light bulbs have gone out.
14. The dust on your windowsills resembles a thick layer of gray snow.
15. Clothes have accumulated on the laundry room floor to the point where you’ve forgotten the tile’s original color.
16. Soap scum on the shower glass has formed a frosted-like layer.
17. Air freshener no longer masks the unpleasant odors.
18. Ants have discovered the stray blobs of toothpaste on the bathroom counter.
19. Easter grass and Christmas tree needles are cohabiting in your living room carpet.
20. The dog refuses to eat anything that falls on the floor.

If you found yourself nodding along while reading this list, glancing around at the remnants of your home, it’s clear: the time for spring cleaning has arrived. If it feels like a rock concert went down in your living space, it’s time to rise from that couch and tackle the mess. You’ll feel a sense of relief once it’s done and might even feel bold enough to invite the neighbors over—at least until the kids turn your freshly cleaned living room into a disaster zone once again. But hey, at least you won’t have that gray snow on your windowsills anymore; that’s so last season.

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In summary, if your home looks like a tornado hit it, take action now! Spring cleaning is a great opportunity to reclaim your space and refresh your living environment.