I’m a decluttering pro – my ‘spring cleaning for summer’ jobs are so important, 4 easy tasks to tackle now

ONCE spring cleaning is complete, do you breathe a sigh of relief, or start looking for more areas to clean?

One decluttering expert shared “summer cleaning” jobs you can tackle – the four tasks are quick, easy, and will leave your home feeling refreshed all season.

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During summer, clearing out unwanted or unused items is one way to make a stuffy house feel breezy and clean, according to the packing experts at RAJA.

“Decluttering can be overwhelming and knowing where to start can be half the battle,” the pros added. That’s why you should add “summer cleaning” to your calendar.

Divvy up these four tasks amongst your household every summer season, or add them to your schedule to start off summer break.

Start by clearing out your fridge. It’s a task that leaves your kitchen feeling cleaner, and it also welcomes a seasonal dietary overhaul.

“Make room for fresh summer fruits and vegetables by clearing out your fridge of any old, out-of-date items,” the experts at RAJA recommended.

You can also use your unwanted food to nourish your summer vegetable garden. “Compost, or put unwanted items in the food waste bin,” the pros said.

Treat the start of summer as a reason to declutter your closet. Pack away your winter items, swap them with your summer clothes, and while you’re at it, ditch the items you’re not excited about.

“If you know you’re not going to wear certain summer items, donate them to a local charity shop or sell items online,” the experts suggested.

Summer is also the ideal time to eliminate unused items from your garage. While you’re sweeping out the cobwebs of fall and the pollen of spring, set up some sell, donate, and trash piles.

“Donate or sell unwanted tools, building materials, or garden items that you no longer need or use,” the pros instructed.

Then, sort whatever is left over. “Create easy-access storage for items like the lawn mower, BBQ, and other tools that you know you’ll be using during the summer.”

Finally, pick a hot, sunny day and bring your outdoor accessories out to your patio, porch, or driveway.

Give any items that need it a thorough cleaning, and just like with your power tools and garden gadgets, hold another decluttering session.

“Sort through your beach towels, water/beach toys, camping chairs, and other summer gear to see what you’ll use,” the experts recommended.

Don’t be too precious – be willing to ditch any of the items that you know you won’t use.

“Donate or sell items in good condition and toss any broken or damaged items,” the experts said.