10 Spring Cleaning Tips for a Healthy Home and Travel-Ready Life
Spring is in the air, and there’s no better time to refresh your home, boost your health, and gear up for travel adventures. A clean, organized space doesn’t just feel good—it sets the stage for wellness and stress-free getaways. Here are 10 spring cleaning tips to create a healthy home and prep for the travel season ahead. Let’s dive in!
Why Spring Cleaning Boosts Health and Travel Prep
A tidy home reduces allergens, improves air quality, and calms your mind—key ingredients for a healthier you. Plus, with travel season blooming, a streamlined space makes packing and leaving (and returning!) so much easier. Think of spring cleaning as your ticket to a happier home and smoother trips. Ready to get started?
Top 10 Tips to Refresh Your Home This Spring
1. Declutter for Mental Clarity
Start with a clean slate. Sort through closets, drawers, and shelves, donating items you haven’t used in a year. When everything has a place, it makes it so much easier to keep things in nice condition and easy to find when you’re pressed for time.
My go-to favorite bins to keep everything tidy are the Sterilite Storage Bins – they come in a variety of sizes, they’re easy to label, & they stack. Pro Tip: Use clear bins so you can easily see when the bins are too full and need a good cleaning.
2. Swap to Natural Cleaners
The amount of harsh chemicals we settle for in our cleaners is shocking. If you’re not into DIY solutions like vinegar and baking soda, try a premade option like Method Antibacterial All-Purpose Cleaner and their Wood Cleaner for a healthier clean. These clean effectively without polluting your indoor air—a win for your lungs and a healthier home. Pro Tip: put them in a travel-friendly spray bottle for quick Airbnb spruce-ups!
3. Deep-Clean Your Kitchen
Wipe down cabinets and scrub the fridge with a Scotch-Brite Microfibre 3-in-1 Cloth. Toss expired fridge and pantry items – make sure your food is properly sealed. When things are fresh it inspires healthier cooking (think fresh spring salads) and it ensures pests don’t enjoy your kitchen while you’re off exploring new destinations.
4. Sanitize High-Touch Areas
Door knobs, light switches, and remote controls are germ hotspots. Use Clorox Disinfecting Wipes to zap bacteria on door knobs and switches—great for travel prep too.
5. Refresh Bedding for Better Sleep
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of fresh clean bedding. Wash your pillows, or if its time to get new ones, then try the Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows. Wash all blankets and mattress covers to keep dust mites at bay. Pro tip: clean everything before traveling so when you return, the only thing you’ll need to do is unpack.
6. Organize Your Entryway
Use a Simple Wall Mounted Coat Rack with hidden hooks for bags and keys and make sure shoes have an organized rack nearby. A tidy entryway prevents dirt from spreading indoors and simplifies grabbing your gear on the way out.
7. Dust and Vacuum Everywhere
Hit overlooked spots like ceiling fans, baseboards, and even your car with a Dyson V11 Cordless Vacuum. When the vacuum doesn’t have a cord attached, its amazing how a time consuming chore can be transformed into something so easy and quick. Reducing dust cuts allergy triggers, leaving you feeling great at home or on the road.
8. humidify Your Air
Spring season brings flowers…and allergies. At night when my nose is stuffy and I’m tempted to grab the Bendryl for airway relief, using this LEVOIT Humidifier every night has been a game-changer for me. Originally I bought it for my kids when they were sick-then I snagged another one for myself and my stuffy sleepless nights are over!
9. Pack a Travel-Ready Emergency Kit
While cleaning, stash a small bag like this Clear Bag from Aveniee with essentials—wet wipes, sanitizer, band-aids, mints, your favorite small cosmetics, a ziploc bag, and a spare charger—in an easy-to-grab spot. It’s a home-based travel hack that saves time when life calls.
10. Create a Cleaning Checklist
Write down your spring cleaning tasks in a Rocketbook Reusable Notebook and check them off—great for travel planning too! This keeps you motivated and doubles as a pre-travel to-do list, ensuring your home’s ready for your return.
Wrap-Up: A Healthier Home, A Happier You
With these 10 spring cleaning tips, your home will sparkle, your health will thrive, and you’ll be ready to hit the road stress-free. A little effort now means big rewards all season long. What’s your go-to spring cleaning trick? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear!
