Fresh and Clean (day 4 of 5 of spring cleaning checklist)

Today was filled with cleaning, a trip to Costco, homeschool, and baseball. I’m so thankful that I created a checklist at the beginning of this homestead spring cleaning week, because I’m starting to lose steam and the one thing that is keeping me going is that I feel determined to complete the checklist.  Doesn’t it feel good to mark things off of a list? Even though I may have felt like giving up on the cleaning today, I will be so glad that I stuck with it at the end of this week and accomplished my goal.

Clean sheets drying on a clothesline makes my heart happy. The smell of air dried sheets is better than any dryer smell. They smell crisp and fresh.

This little thin broom is my FAVORITE! I know it probably sounds silly to get excited about a broom, but I use it every day, and it’s the perfect size to fit in all of the spaces. Todays focus was sweeping and cleaning the baseboards. This broom works perfectly for the job, plus it’s beautiful. Using beautiful tools brings joy to the task at hand.

Last but not least, was vacuuming behind and under all of the couches. I gave this job to my littlest helper. He did an excellent job, and it feels so good to have all of the random Legos and dust bunnies cleaned up.

If you’re just joining in on our homestead spring cleaning week, check out these posts (my favorite cleaning supplies, day 1, day 2, day 3) and join us for a refresh of the home in time for the beautiful spring weather.

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5 responses to “Fresh and Clean (day 4 of 5 of spring cleaning checklist)”

  1. Cheila Avatar

    I love line dried sheets! Honestly, I must prefer to dry all my laundry outside. Portugal is a very sunny country and most people don’t even own a dryer. I didn’t own one myself until my oldest daughter was born lol now I use it way too often

    1. Rachel Avatar

      Hi, Happy Friday! Aren’t line dried sheets the best?! I wish more people here in the sunny part of the US line dried their wash, but it definitely takes more time. And babies make so much laundry! So I completely understand the need for the dryer.

  2. Mary K. Doyle Avatar

    You’re certainly doing a thorough job, Rachel. And it is important to get the family involved. They appreciate the time and energy it takes to make a home clean and beautiful and respect it more. You are motivating me to do some thorough spring cleaning!

    1. Rachel Avatar

      Happy Friday, Ms. Mary! Thank you for the encouragement! So thankful for all the help my boys give! ❤️

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