April is around the corner and that means it’s time to start a new challenge here! I debated about a lot of different things, but finally landed on the 31-Day House Cleaning Routine printable to use as a guide.
Yes, April only has 30 days, so we’ll be adjusting it slightly. 🙂
Here’s how it will work:
::Every week day morning at around 9 a.m. EST, I’ll post the daily project for you to tackle. We’ll be following along with this list from FreshandOrganized.com, but I’ll be adjusting it a little and simplifying some of the projects for you that might feel overwhelming or too much to tackle in a day.
::Every evening at 6 p.m. EST, I’ll post a check-in post with pictures of my accomplishments and a linky for you to post links to your blog posts if you’re blogging about the challenge.
::Want to blog about this challenge? If you’re blogging through this challenge with me, be sure to leave your link to your direct post on the daily check-ins. Plus, if you’d like to post your daily posts to the 30-Day House Cleaning Challenge Pinterest Group, just shoot me an email (moneysavingmom @ gmail dot com) and I’ll invite you.
::Want to follow along on Twitter or Instagram? I’ll also be sharing some of my cleaning pictures on my Facebook Page, my Twitter account, and my Instagram account. I’d love to have you do the same or join in the discussion on Twitter and Instagram. Just follow hashtag #Cleanin30 to see what others are tweeting and Instagramming about this challenge!
Note: We will be taking weekends off. You can do the project on the list if you’d like. Or just enjoy the weekend off. It’s up to you!
In April, I’ll also be sharing some homemade cleaning recipe experiments, as well as possibly some posts with tricks and tips for keeping your home more clean and organized (have a guest post idea related to this topic? Submit it here.)
Who’s joining me?
Leave a comment to let us know you’re planning to participate. The more, the merrier!
Theresa Boswell says
Could always use some guidance when it comes to organizing & cleaning. Nice to have a list for BOTH! Will definitely follow. Thanks
Cheri Weit says
love a cleaning challenge. But also love some notice. Thanks for posting so far in advance. Can’t wait.
Corrine says
Spring cleaning woohoo!
Maria D says
Just the the motivation I needed.
Rene Genau says
I’m going to give this a shot but I might need to rewind to the top of the list when May 1st rolls around. Thanks for the list and the inspiration!
Marguerite says
I saw your picture of Saline solution. I read once in an Alexandra Stoddard book that you should always “decant” your mouthwash. I thought it was funny at the time. But I bought two decanters for @ $12 on Amazon. They do make a difference in how the countertop looks. Alexandra says too that there should always be someting yellow in a room and ceilings should not be painted white. Check her books out.
Becky says
can I join late???
Crystal says
Absolutely!
nkaleni says
Great! I am in! I followed this challenge last year and I was glad I did!
Kelly says
Hello, is it to late to join in the challenge?
Thanks and have a good week;)
Crystal says
No way! Jump right in!
Rachel says
Yay! Im actually keeping up!
Rachel says
I need this!
Aimee says
A couple days late getting started, but luckily I can catch up easy!
Cynthia says
I’ll be joining!!!
Des says
OH I saw this late, but I’m still going to do the challenge! this is a great idea, thanks for the printouts Crystal! 🙂
Emily says
I need to do this! My house is out of control!
Linda says
I’m in….got a slow start but will pick up…..any cleaning is better than none!
Stella says
I am joining in on the fun.
Amy says
I’m a day late, but I’m in!!
Necia says
I’m in! Started a day late but I’m okay with that 🙂
nayeli says
I am joining…..thanks for the idea!!!!
Sarah @ShopaholicSarah.com says
So I finally decided to do this on Day 2, it will be tough but I am committing. 🙂
Alicia says
We are participating in this, Crystal! My girls are doing it with me, too. It makes spring cleaning fun.
Crystal says
So glad to have you participating!
Linda L Martin says
I am in! I am blogging about it at http://www.lindalmartin.com, and am planning to post a list of 30 additional things that I am going to be doing this month to help spruce up around the house!
Thanks so much for another great challenge, Crystal! I love and appreciate you and your blog so much!
~Linda
http://www.lindalmartin.com
http://www.ernestmartinjr.com
SheriQ says
Coming in a day late, but count me in!
Crystal J says
Just in time for Spring Cleaning !! I’m in !
Tammy says
I’m in! I need a little motivation and this looks like the place!
Julieta says
I’m in!
lisa says
Going to do it too……but with the 3 year old tornado right behind me no one will be able to tell. LOL! at least I will know that I did it. Maybe some pictures as proof to show the hubby!
Becky L says
I’m needing this one big time! I can’t wait to see the results at the end of April!
Sheila says
I’m going to give it a try! Almost done with day 1. 🙂
Portia B. says
I just started Spring Cleaning and I’m 6 months pregnant so the task seems daunting. This is just what I need, thanks!
Shauna VW says
I am in, although I am a night owl so I can’t always promise I’ll have it done by 6 pm when everyone else starts posting pictures, but it will be done by midnight! 🙂
Crystal says
That is totally okay. Whatever works best for you! We’re glad to have you join us!
Arantxa Vázquez says
My mom told me last night that she want me too clean the living room, so I found this and the first day is tha living room 😀 So I’ll tell her that we should follow this challenge cuz’ our house is a really MESS because of the vacations, so I’m gonna start and when she come home I will surprise her!
Sorry if my english is not good at all but I’m from México c:
This is really cool 😀
Beth says
I’m in but I have a question Do you do these on top of what you already do each day? IE. I vacuum and sweep every day if not a couple times a day.
Melinda says
Joining in.
Dahlee Johansen says
I just saw this but I’m in. I really need some support and help in cleaning and organizing the mess that’s taking over our apartment. 🙂
sara says
I’m in!!
Beth says
I’m in but I have a question Do you do these on top of what you already do each day? IE. I vacuum and sweep every day if not a couple times a day.
Crystal says
That’s totally up to you! 🙂
Kerry says
I’m in!! I’ve been looking for a way to get my house clean & organized that doesn’t seem so overwhelming. This seems simple enough & being part of the “group” will help keep me on track. Thanks!!
Amy says
I’m in!!! I will be posting updates to my blog as well! Thanks for the encouragement!
Jessica says
Definitely joining in . . . I love the structured ideas to get me moving in my cleaning for spring!
Kim says
ok..ok… I hate house cleaning but I will give it a go cuz my house desperately needs help.
Angie T says
I’m in!
Phillis says
I will give it a shot. After looking over the list I think 20 minutes on some projects is really optimistic but as flylady says, ” A job done imperfectly still blesses the family. ” 🙂
Amy says
I will be! I have a 1 1/2 year old and a 2 1/2 year old so I will be doing my best! Any cleaning is better than one!
Lori M says
I’m in!
Jennifer Allen says
I will be joining in!
JaAnna says
Yes! My last month of freedom….I better get the place ready for “planned chaos”
Kari McClain says
Love this challenge and I’m excited to start
Napua says
Count me in 🙂 I will try my best to do it everyday, a challenge it will be.
Tracy says
I’m in … I need some motivation 🙂
Shannon says
I am gonna try this, it always seems so overwhelming!! So maybe this will make it easier
Nina says
I am so excited to join this challenge, I have a blog I’m trying to start. However, I have no clue how to do anything like linking and stuff.
Laura says
As much as I dislike cleaning I do like & enjoy a nice clean house! Not looking forward to the bedrooms but I will definitely be joining in on this months challenge.
Lora C says
I am joining you!!! I started following Flylady earlier this year and got off track. Hopefully this challenge will get me back on track!!!
Larissa says
Sounds good! I really want to get into a good habit of cleaning a little every day and this will be fabulous incentive & accountability!
Rhoda says
Planning to participate! Spring cleaning, here I come. Hoping I’m not biting off more than I can chew in addition to my fitness challenge starting tomorrow as well!!
Tracy says
I am definitely in. This is so needed in my home. I am looking forward to it!
Jimi-Carol says
I would like to give it a go. My house is in great need of cleaning but working 3 jobs and going to college makes it so difficult to find time. Maybe breaking it up into smaller parts will help
Emily says
I can’t guarantee I’ll do it every day between working full-time and my daughter’s softball practice and games but I’ll do my best!
Jean says
I’m joining, thanks for the encouragement.
Barrie petersen says
Yes I’ joining in
I always can use cleaning motivation
Melissa says
We are about to have baby #3 in our two bedroom townhouse… This is definitely the challenge I need!!!
Michelle says
I would like to participate!
I’m having trouble printing the sheet though. I click the link and after a moment or two, the screen just goes blank. Any advice??
Danielle, The Frugal Navy Wife says
I will be participating! I’m getting my readers hyped up too! PLEASE make a day where I have to go threw my kids toys!!
http://www.TheFrugalNavyWife.com/?p=60310
Stacy says
Count me in too! My house needs it so bad! LOL!
Monica says
Definitely in! I need the challenge.
Lezelle says
Sure gonna try!
Janice Hawkins says
I have just got off from a 3 year spin with health issues. First Colon cancer – then back surgery for spinal stenocis, then hip replacement from a broken hip done from a fall, then just this Feb. right knee replacement….consequently my house has been neglected so I am in with you! I can do this – 1 day at a time!
Shelly says
I’m in!
Audra says
I am in!
Cheri says
I look forward to joining, and starting a cleaning routine ;0)P
cindy says
Thanks for the challenge.
Sonja says
I’m in! I have to get a better routine than the one I have. I am so overwhelmed with all the cleaning every day. The main living area in my home looks great, but please don’t ever go into my bedroom or bathroom!
Kim says
An Autumn clean for me and sounds good – just before we shut up for our Winter.
lisa says
I’m in!
Trisha says
I’ll be joining this challenge. I absolutely love a clean and organized house!!!
Christy says
Yeah. I laughed at the Early To Rise Challenge. I keep seeing people post pictures of their alarm clocks on fb and Pinterest and their times are often an hour or more after I get up M-F!! So, this is a challenge I can participate in! 🙂
Angela Reeder says
I will definitely be joining in!
Kara R says
I’m in!
Kayla P says
I am in! 🙂
Pam says
I have clicked on the printable and it shows up on the page for just a second, kinda bumps around, and then disappears altogether! Is there a problem there or is it on my end?
Pam says
Never mind! I was able to print it from my ipad! Thanks!
Jackie says
Woohoo! So excited for this challenge.
Trish says
Yes! I need this!
Gretchen says
I’ll be joining you! I have three little boys at home and my husband and I both work full time. I need something to keep me on track! Thanks so much for all of your help. I love reading your tips and other money saving ideas.
kara says
i cannot get the list to even load on freshandorganized.com…the page will show up then it refreshes itself + then it goes to just the background, no text at all. i’ve tried it on a couple different computers…any suggestions? thanks!
Betsy @ Romance on a Dime says
I’m so excited for this! Looking forward to this series. I’ve already blogged about joining in. This pregnant lady likes the idea of just doing a little bit every day. 🙂
Brenda says
I am looking forward to this.
Rebekah Williams says
Yay!! Things have gotten dirty around here since your spring cleaning challenge last year! (But of course I’m still on survival mode after having a baby.. 😉
Catherine says
Joining! 🙂
Shannon says
Im gonna try!
Jennifer says
I’m in! I love all of your helpful tips for every aspect of life. I’m eager to learn some new cleaning tricks to simplify my routine.
Laura says
I’m game!!
SherrD says
I think I will join in on this. I need to start spring cleaning anyway and this will be more fun. Imagine fun and cleaning in the same sentence…lol
Angela says
I’ve been trying to get into a better cleaning schedule, maybe this is what I need!
danielle says
this oughta be fun — since I work graveyards.. I wonder when I can get this in?? hmmm (typically, my hubby has been taking on all the housework because of my sleep schedule)
melissa says
I want to join too! I can’t get the link for the list to work for me…it brings up a page, but shows only the background….anyone have suggestions?
Stephanie @ Housewife Mama says
Cleaning my house is just about my least favorite thing to do, but I do want to provide an inviting home environment for my family so I am excited to join in and take advantage of the accountability and motivation this challenge provides. Here’s to a cleaner home!
Beth says
I’m in 🙂
JeninCanada says
Neat! Here’s hoping I can keep it up.
Chesley Combs says
I’m doing this for sure!!! And linking it up to my blog.
Corrie says
I’m in!
Camille says
Iam joining, I cant wait to get my hous in order!!!
Melissa says
I will try to keep up with everyone!
Sandra says
Sounds great! I’m going to give it a try!
Michelle says
I’ll join in! 🙂 ~Michelle
Mindi says
I’ll try it! 🙂
Dorothy says
Great idea… count me in!
Shavine says
I’m in!
Kristine says
I will be joining you. I am in need of plan, so this should be great!
Mary says
I have fibro and my husband has recently been injured at work. I struggle to clean everything on my good days. I think that this will be great for us.
Michelle W says
I need this challenge. I am in but I don’t have a blog.
Tracy says
I’m in! This is EXACTLY what I need exactly WHEN I need it!
Brooke Adametz says
I’m in! And super excited about it! Blogging about it will be great accountability!
Lee says
This sounds kind of fun. 🙂
Angela says
This is exactly what I needed! Been THINKING about spring cleaning, but so overwhelmed with where to start, I couldn’t get past the thinking stage. This makes it so.easy and obtainable.
Michelle says
I am ready for this daily house cleaning challenge. My house is ready for it too! It will help my stay on track with 2 of my goals: cleaning and blogging!
Angel - BAM Crafty Mommas says
I am so in! I just printed out my list!
Lesley says
I am spring cleaning this weekend. My wedding is at the end of next month and the week after we are moving into a new house so I need to speed up the process a bit! Good luck to everyone!
Tara says
Count me in!!
Angela says
This is just what I need! I’m feeling overwhelmed right now about cleaning my house, there is so much to do that I flit around and don’t really make progress anywhere. This challenge sounds it will help me to focus and finally get it clean!! 🙂
Shelley says
I’m In!
Love the challenges
Crystal says
I will be joining in the challenge . My house needs help!
Carley says
I will try my best to do this challenge! I won’t be able to start until April 7th when I return from our vacation. I desperately need to get into a routine! I’m hoping this will help me 🙂
Marilyn Spence says
I am in!!!
Lisa B. says
I’ll be joining in and blogging about it! 🙂
Becky G says
I’m in! I have my household binder with my cleaning plan that I created following the Flylady, however, I have gotten off my routine. I’m needing a little push & this might just be what I need. 🙂
Eileen Ludwig says
sounds like something I should be doing in April
Linda says
Thanks this is just what I need to get me motivated to spring clean my house.
Sandra Ziniti says
I’m in…I need the motivation 🙂
Meredith says
Definately! Maybe this will get me motivated!
Tennille Powell says
I am joining you on this 30 day challenge and I am Really looking forward to it!!
Heather says
I always love a good challenge! I’m in! 🙂
Emily says
But Crystal, April 7 is “no housework day”.
Crystal says
😉
Joanna says
I’m in! I’ve looked over some of those nice “seasonal” cleaning lists and I’ve, uh, NEVER done some of those things. Are there people who really do move their furniture twice a year to get rid of the dust and then move it right back to where it was?
Becca Glenn (@SpunkyDIY) says
I’m loving this idea – I’m in! Can’t wait!
Meredith M says
Yes!! I’m in the throes of my first trimester with our third, so I’ll do what I can! It’s been hard not being as productive as I like to be, but I try to remember the wonderful reason why.
Tara B says
I am ALL over this! Couldn’t come at a more perfect time … my house is in need of some major help!
asmith says
I am in . I had been thinking about doing some spring cleaning
Jacquie says
Worth a try!
angie says
I am in!
Bridget High says
Will definitely be joining you – we have 6m old triplets so keeping our house, besides the necessary areas, clean is a challenge!
Katie L says
This is exactly what I need. I’m 7 months pregnant and have strong cleaning urges but no cleaning energy by the end of the day. A little daily reminder to do a 15 minute declutter + a cleaning task will be great motivation.
Phyllis says
Hi would love to join in for the challenge. I don’t blog, twitter or instagram so not sure how I will let you know how I am doing. Let me know if there is an alternative more low tech lol.
Angie says
This is perfect. I love having things broken up
Abby King says
I’m in!
Nicole @ Amazing Frugal Mom says
I will be joining this challenge! Love spring cleaning!
Keli says
I am totally in! My apartment needs some cleaning and purging!
Lori Fields says
yep, I’m in.
Michelle says
Count me in! I SO need this kick in the pants challenge!
jill says
Count me in too! I am cleaning-challenged and I think this will be good for me. The motivation of knowing others are doing the same thing alongside me is just what I need. Your blog is by far my fav. I find the content and challenges so inspirational and true to life. 🙂
Amy says
Let’s do this thing!!
BJM says
I will do what I can, but I need to declutter many areas before I can clean them.
Diana @momslivingleaner.com says
Count me in! And I’ll post about it on my blog. Do you have a badge we can post to link back to your challenge here?
Crystal says
I don’t have a badge, but feel free to use the graphic I made at the top of the post. Or create your own to use for your blog!
Susan says
I will be doing this! MAYBE I can get my kids to help…..not likely though….LOL
Susan says
This past January I started following FlyLady for home maintenance, and it is working better than anything I have ever done. At first I thought I’d never get anything actually finished with her “15 minutes at a time approach”, but now that three months have gone by and I’ve cleaned every room in my house three times now (once a month), I realize how well it actually works over time. There’s not a lot to do at one time if you do a little frequently. I used to clean like a crazy woman and then crash and burn, but now I’m just humming along slow and steady, with no need for a big “spring cleaning” project.
Not trying to unsupportive of MSN (I love you Crystal!). Just mentioning something that is working really well for me.
Crystal says
So excited to hear about how FlyLady is helping you — yay!
Melissa VD says
I’m in! I need some structure to get this house deep cleaned! I’m good at keeping it surface cleaned, just not on keeping up on the nitty gritty, you know? Can’t wait!
Kisha Adams says
I’m up for the challenge.
SarahD says
I’ll join! Although I’ll be starting a few days late. We are leaving for washington D.C. and returning a few days after the 1st.
But I will surely start on in and catch up once I get home. I think I’ll even blog it. It will give me something to do.
XD
Michelle says
I will be joining.
Bethany F says
I’ve been feeling a little convicted about this lately, I’m a young wife, no children, and only work 30 hours a week and STILL have a hard time keeping our house clean! I’ve got the cooking thing down pat 😉 but the cleaning part? Not so much. I’m excited about joining this series!
Tammy says
I’m in! Can’t wait to see what my house looks like on May 1st!
Cathy P says
I’m in
Carol@simple_catholic says
Love this. I am so in! Hopefully I’ll be able to do some decluttering while I’m at it!
Bethany says
I will be joining! The thought of spring cleaning very briefly entered my mind a few days ago. After a quick deliberation, I decided against it due to the fact that our fourth is due the beginning of May and I feel pretty sick most of the time. However the one project a day really breaks the cleaning down into manageable pieces. My husband is also laid off every April and has been asking me to make a list of projects for him to accomplish while he’s home. I think a couple of these would be perfect to delegate : )
Sarah Overby says
Love this! I’ll try it!
Sarah Wisner says
Hi! Thanks for the timely post! We’re expecting baby #2 in June, and this will be perfect for getting the house ready and me in a better routine. ~Especially since we just moved houses last week… 🙂
Mishali says
I’m in! I think blogging is a must for me so that I can see the progress being made. Super excited for this challenge!
Michelle P says
As winter is dragging on in Wisconsin…. I am definitely getting the itch to clean the house from roof to floor!
Count me in!
Amy says
I’m in! Our house is a mess! My family thanks you!
Kate says
This comes at perfect time! I will (time permitting) be participating!! So excited.
Tara says
How can you print off the list Crystal?
Need A Nap2 says
(I’m not Crystal) I had trouble in IE viewing the page she links to (may just be me). So I opened it in Firefox, http://www.freshandorganized.com/2013/02/the-31-day-house-cleaning-routine.html then at the bottom of her picture is a link and you click on that. It opens a viewing page then at the top right there’s a blue button saying “Download”. Then I was able to save it, it’s a pdf file.
Nicole Meacham says
I’m in! It’s just the motivation that I need!
XO!
Bobbi says
I have been off work this week for spring break and didn’t get a whole lot of cleaning done. This will definitely help me get motivated! This looks so much more manageable than my list of 20 million things I wanted to get done this week. I’m in!
Rhonda says
Sounds GREAT! Looking forward to this!
Jennifer says
I’m in! Thanks! With a crawling-everywhere baby, I really need to get my house in shape!
Abbi says
I’ll be joining in on Instagram (abbifrench)
Qaadira says
Count me in! Finally a system that I think I can work with.
Kellie says
The “who” column in this printable kind of cracks me up. My husband has been working mega-overtime, and my kids are 3 & 1, so not a whole lot of help yet (although my son does like to “help”). It might be fun to fill the whole column up with “MOM!” Haha! 😉
Stephanie says
I will definitely be participating. I have been telling myself (and my husband) for the past month that I HAVE to get myself motivated to clean the house from top to bottom. This April challenge is a perfect opportunity to get busy. Looking forward to the accountability that blogging about it will force me into. I just hope I don’t let myself down!
Bev says
I was really hoping you would do something like this for spring, So excited!
Shannon says
I’m totally in! If the Spring Cleaning Challenge goes anything like this early rising challenge has gone for me, I may very well end up with the cleanest house on the block!
Sarah says
Perfect timing! I have been trying to get organized and get everything in order/cleaned up before baby #2 arrives. I’m in!
jaksgirl says
I am in! This is perfect for me. I will be reporting my progress on my blog as well. Good luck to everyone who joins in the challenge!
Christi says
I will be joining. I look forward to these kind of things…it makes me feel like I am held countable which means the items on the list will get done 🙂
Janet Hayward says
This is exactly what I need right now! I’m in.
Shauna says
What a wonderful idea. I always need motivation for cleaning. I started spring cleaning a few weeks ago but I look around and its back to toyland tornado. Hopefully following along will help.
Shana says
I’m in!
Lisa says
I planned on doing a spring cleaning series during the month of April. This is great! It will give me the guidance that I need.
darcie says
Sounds great! I’ve been reading the book “Desperate” that you recommended and this will fall right in line with the housekeeping part of the book. Thank you for doing this! I hope I can keep up with it!
Sarah says
I’m looking forward to your homemade cleaning recipes. I’ve been wanting to try more homemade/natural cleaning as I way to cut costs and reduce chemicals in our home.
Michelle says
I’m sooo excited about this challenge! I sure hope it warms up so I have some motivation. I’ve not done any of the challenges in the past, but my house needs this more than ever!!!
Angela says
Count me in! My cleaning routine (or lack thereof) needs this.
jennifer says
I’m in, at least as much as I can tackle can with my 3 month old darling son!
Chaney says
I am on board for sure! Still working on this month’s challenge. I haven’t been especially successful but I am still working on it.
Stephanie says
Yay, love this! I participated in the spring cleaning last year and it was awesome. I’ve actually already started some spring cleaning, but have a lot more to do. This will give me more motivation!
Sandy J says
I’m in! What a great way to prepare for summer…
Kristin says
Definitely doing this! I need some motivation and accountability, so this if perfect. We moved into our new house 2 months ago and I haven’t made a cleaning schedule yet.
Krissy @ Just Take Two Bites says
Yes, I will be doing this! I’m still not completely unpacked from our move last August, so I desperately need to work on my organization!
Marcia Smith says
I am in. I love a good challenge!
Amy says
I. Am. In!
Kira says
I’m on board! Little nervous about feeling guilt when I don’t rise to the challenge…but I am excited about some motivation!
Cassie @ 3Dinosaurs.com says
I think this is just what I need.
Valerie says
I think I need to do this. 🙂
Heather says
I’m in. I really need a jolt in getting my house clean. Hopefully this will be what I need!
Nicole says
Oh, me, me, me! Boy do I need some spring cleaning around here! Thanks for doing this!
Diana says
Right on time!
Carolen says
Love these monthly challenges. Count me in!
Amanda says
I am in!! I was just thinking about spring cleaning this morning and that I need to start on it.
Heather C. says
Weekends off? That’s the only time I get anything done beyond working 8 hours and taking care of my family of 7! I think I’m going to have to share each Monday about what I dot done the previous week ;o)
Sara@Save Money, Live Joyfully says
I’m actually really looking forward to this!! Last time you had a cleaning challenge, I was on bed rest during pregnancy, so now I’m doubly excited for this one! 🙂
Amanda says
Well, if all the cool kids are doing it, I guess I’d better.
Julie says
Count me in! I need to get a handle on my Spring Cleaning! Now if this snow would stop falling, I could really get in the mood!
Charli says
Wow! Great minds must think alike. I just started a Facebook group yesterday to do a cleaning challenge for the month of April with one of my bloggy friends. We’ve had 34 ladies sign up so far. Can’t wait!
https://www.facebook.com/#!/GetYourApronsOn
Kate says
This is awesome! Just what I need! I am also using April to work on my grocery budget/ meal planning.
Kate
Jenny says
Crystal,
I love this challenge. THANK YOU FOR BRINGING IT BACK JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING!
April says
I’m totally in on this! I may even resurrect my blog, which I haven’t touched in forever.
Jacquie says
I am going to do this. Can’t wait.
Lacey says
Sweep and clean floors happens at least twice a week here. I have three dogs.
Shannon says
So excited about this I have been looking for some motivation to get my house ready for Spring and Summer! My kids are so into Sticker charts the print out will make it easier to get them involved.
Amy says
I am in!
Jessica Bish says
I will so be doing this. I need the motivation in the worst way!
Grace Short says
I was swondering if there would be a spring cleaning challenge! I plan on joining you since I liked the last one so much.
Melissa Bell says
I’m in. I really need this.
Laura says
I need some help figuring out what constitutes “surface cleaning”, “cleaning” and “deep cleaning”. I tend to get in over my head and then burn out quickly – I don’t feel like I have cleaned a room until every surface, every object, every inch of it has been scrubbed and that’s exactly how I get turned off of cleaning all together for weeks at a time sometimes! What would you clean, for example, when you surface clean your living room and kitchen — and what would you save for a “deep cleaning” day instead?
Sara says
Sounds like a good one to try. I love reading your challenges, but I have never done one. I don’t have a blog, but I’ll try to keep up.
Shelly says
I usually do some spring cleaning this time of year so this challenge will be great.
Heather says
Sounds great! I’m planning on joining in too
Lisa says
I think this is a great idea. Hopefully I can join with you and others and get my house clean since I do not have a whole day to dedicate to just cleaning.
Sharon says
Let’s do this!
Kim M says
I think I **HAVE TO** do this one!! Can’t wait!
K Quinn says
I had already been planning to do my spring cleaning starting next week. I’ve been getting all my ducks in a row for this. It’s Spring Break for us but we’re staying in town.
Monica @ Fresh and Organized says
Thank you for using my printable as your guide for this challenge! Looking forward to following along with your posts! 🙂
Crystal says
Thanks for creating it! I’ll be linking over to your blog/printable every single day in April. 🙂
Monica @ Fresh and Organized says
I’m thrilled!!
I actually discovered your blog last year and I spent ages reading your story about how you got out of debt, how you got started blogging, etc….really enjoyed reading about your journey!
Monica @ Fresh and Organized says
I’m sorry, what I meant is how you avoided debt, etc. while your husband was going through law school..fascinating stuff!
Brittany says
I’ll be joining! Would really like to see more deep cleaning than listed for a spring cleaning (grout, behind fridge&oven, washing curtains and blinds, dusting vents, all baseboards, etc..). Looking forward to the tips and tricks as well as natutal cleaning alternatives!
Crystal says
If you want to do more deep cleaning, definitely check out my 4 Weeks to a More Organized Home series: https://moneysavingmom.com/2012/05/4-weeks-to-a-more-organized-home-printable-checklist-and-daily-email-reminders.html
Brittany says
Will do, Thank you! 🙂
Tara H says
I’ll be joining. As some other commenters said, I’ve been thinking of doing something so this is perfect.
Heather says
I’m in! I’ve been trying to do a little each day just to stay caught up and not lose my weekend to routine cleaning, but I don’t feel like I get around to any of the deep cleaning often enough. It’s too easy to put off until later!
Carlye rankin says
I was just thinking about making a plan. So excited about joining this!
Carlye rankin says
I was just thinking about making a plan. So excited to be joining you in this!
Christia@SchockinglyDomestic says
Always looking to improve so sign me up 🙂 Maybe I will even develop a better habit or two.
Amy Lauren says
It sounds great! I plan to participate!
Sue says
I am going to give it a try.. but might have to split some of the chores into more than one 20 mins span.. there is no way I can do all my windows in 20 mins ??? LOL
sue in NJ
Ashlee says
These are my favorite kinds of posts from you. I’m excited to read about your homemade cleaning stuff.
Kim says
This is exactly what I need for Spring Cleaning, I am in…
Amanda @ The Fun Mommy says
I need this! I’m definitely in.
Angie@ Creating Our Home says
I am in!! I think I will blog my progress…a little accountability might help me stay on track! 🙂 I can’t wait to begin!
Rebecca says
Yes, I think I want to join in on the fun!!!
Jaimie Rachal says
I know you are all about breaking things into manageable pieces, which I absolutely love. This is so perfect for me! I always feel overwhelmed when I think about spring cleaning.
Need A Nap2 says
Me too! 🙂
Angela says
Thanks for sharing. I’m in!
Ashley says
I’ll be joining! I might even resurrect my old blog just for the occasion! lol
Crystal says
Woohoo!
Melissa says
I’ve just began to think about spring cleaning so this is perfect! I will try my best to join in April’s challenge.