{"id":9275,"date":"2025-03-12T11:37:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T15:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/?p=9275"},"modified":"2025-03-12T11:40:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T15:40:23","slug":"menage-de-printemps-le-guide-pour-bien-planifier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/en\/menage-de-printemps-le-guide-pour-bien-planifier\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring cleaning: a guide to good planning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ah, the famous spring cleaning! We put it off, we dread it, and yet we know how good it feels when it's done. But before you rush headlong into spring cleaning, a little planning can make all the difference between an effective clean and a project that drags on for weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I'll guide you on how to structure your spring cleaning so that it's efficient and stress-free. Once you've got your plan down, you can take action and apply the best cleaning and organization methods.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, if you're looking for practical advice on how to clean each room properly, I invite you to read <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/en\/les-5-etapes-cles-pour-un-grand-menage-du-printemps-reussi\/\">my other blog on spring cleaning<\/a>.<\/strong> These two articles complement each other: this one helps you plan, and the other helps you execute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let's get started?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-white-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-menage-de-printemps-2-683x1024.jpg);background-position:55% 65%\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-menage-de-printemps-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Une personne vaporise un chiffon en microfibres avec un produit nettoyant naturel avant de l\u2019utiliser sur une surface en bois. Un geste essentiel pour un m\u00e9nage de printemps efficace et respectueux de l\u2019environnement.\" class=\"wp-image-9277 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-menage-de-printemps-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-menage-de-printemps-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-menage-de-printemps-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-menage-de-printemps-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-menage-de-printemps-2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-menage-de-printemps-2-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-menage-de-printemps-2-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2>1. Where to start spring cleaning?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before getting out the cleaning products and rags, take a moment to observe your home. Not all spaces require the same level of attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start with the most frequently used areas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These spaces tend to accumulate the most clutter and dust:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The kitchen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The bathroom&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The rooms&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The entrance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spot forgotten areas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some parts of the house escape regular cleaning. Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to take care of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Baseboards, fixtures, cabinet tops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screens and windows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basement, garage, garden shed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Make a note of the rooms you feel should be given priority, and set an order in which you'll move through them. Don't try to do it all in one day, it's better to go one room at a time!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>2. Don't spread yourself too thin: adopt a room-by-room approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you start cleaning without a plan, you run the risk of starting five tasks at once and never finishing them. To stay efficient, apply the room-by-room method:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to avoid:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open all the cupboards at once and find yourself overwhelmed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start by cleaning before decluttering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trying to do too much in one day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What needs to be done:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Kitchen \u2192 Sort the fridge, empty and tidy cupboards, sort utensils (no need to keep four spatulas, we keep the strict minimum \ud83d\ude09 ), clean surfaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bedrooms \u2192 Sort through clothes, fold carefully to optimize storage, refresh bedding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Living room \u2192 Organize storage space, clean textiles and carpets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forgotten spaces \u2192 Entrance, office, garage, basement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Limit yourself to one piece a day to avoid fatigue and keep motivated!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-white-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-Menage-de-printemps-4-683x1024.jpg);background-position:52% 68%\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-Menage-de-printemps-4-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Un canap\u00e9 gris recouvert de gants de m\u00e9nage jaunes, de produits nettoyants et d\u2019une liste de t\u00e2ches \u00e9crite \u00e0 la main. Un bon plan de m\u00e9nage de printemps commence toujours par une liste bien organis\u00e9e.\" class=\"wp-image-9278 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-Menage-de-printemps-4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-Menage-de-printemps-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-Menage-de-printemps-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-Menage-de-printemps-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-Menage-de-printemps-4-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-Menage-de-printemps-4-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-Menage-de-printemps-4-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2>3. Take inventory of equipment before you start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There's nothing more frustrating than starting a major cleaning project only to realize that you've run out of cleaning product, or that the vacuum cleaner is out of order... or, on the contrary, that you've accumulated enough products to supply a Walmart all to yourself! \ud83d\ude05 This step allows us to check that we have everything we need on hand, without going overboard or buying unnecessarily.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start, prepare an effective cleaning kit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Microfiber towel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suitable cleaning products. In <a href=\"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/en\/les-5-etapes-cles-pour-un-grand-menage-du-printemps-reussi\/\">my other blog on spring cleaning<\/a>I've got some great tips on the best cleaning products to use, so check them out!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bucket, sponge, mop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bags for items to be donated or thrown away<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Take a tour of your closets before you buy anything. We often already have everything on hand!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>4. Set a realistic timetable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring cleaning can't be done in a single day. Drawing up a timetable avoids overload and allows you to move forward serenely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning idea for a week's thorough spring cleaning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 1<\/strong> \u2192 Declutter the kitchen and pantry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 2<\/strong> \u2192 Deep bathroom cleaning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 3<\/strong> \u2192 Sort the wardrobe and put away seasonal clothes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 4<\/strong> \u2192 Refresh common areas (lounge, entrance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 5<\/strong> \u2192 Tidy and clean storage areas (garage, basement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 6<\/strong> \u2192 Finishing touches (windows, fixtures, skirting boards)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 7<\/strong> \u2192 Relax and enjoy a fresh, tidy interior!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Plan according to your schedule and adjust according to your energy and the help you'll have. The goal is not perfection, but efficiency!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-Menage-de-printemps-3-683x1024.jpg);background-position:54% 39%\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-Menage-de-printemps-3-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Une jeune fille en pyjama passe la vadrouille dans un salon lumineux. Le m\u00e9nage de printemps devient une activit\u00e9 familiale quand tout le monde met la main \u00e0 la p\u00e2te !\" class=\"wp-image-9279 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-Menage-de-printemps-3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-Menage-de-printemps-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-Menage-de-printemps-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-Menage-de-printemps-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-Menage-de-printemps-3-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-Menage-de-printemps-3-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blogue-SteZen-Menage-de-printemps-3-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2>5. Don't do everything yourself: ask for help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring cleaning can be a big project, so why not make it more enjoyable by getting your friends and family involved?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Make it a family activity: Divide the tasks between household members so that everyone can participate according to their abilities. Even the youngest members of the family can help sort or dust the furniture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize a \"cleaning day\" with friends: If you know someone who also has a big cleaning to do, offer to help each other. It's quicker and more motivating with just the two of you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And if your schedule is already too full, or the idea of tackling all this on your own discourages you, <strong>I'm here to help!<\/strong> Call on<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/en\/services\/\">my organization services<\/a> <\/strong>for a professional helping hand that can really make all the difference!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/en\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CONTACT ME<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>6. Turn spring cleaning into a sustainable habit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It's good to clean house. Not having to start from scratch in three months is even better! A few small actions on a daily basis can help you avoid accumulating clutter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adopt the \"one thing in, one thing out\" principle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each new purchase must replace an old item to avoid accumulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Store immediately after use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-organized space is easier to maintain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Involve the whole family<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delegate tasks and give each member of the household a sense of responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Establish small maintenance routines to keep the benefits of spring cleaning all year round!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>A well-planned household, a lighter mind!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking the time to plan your spring cleaning is the best way to ensure a more effective clean, without stress or discouragement. By prioritizing the right rooms, organizing room by room and moving at your own pace, you'll avoid exhaustion and reap the full benefits of a refreshed interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your plan is in place, all you have to do is take action! This supplement will take you a step further in applying the best storage and maintenance methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 One last tip: Optimize your experience and motivation by putting on some music or listening to a podcast!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, are you ready to get started?<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ah, le fameux m\u00e9nage de printemps! On le repousse, on l\u2019appr\u00e9hende, et pourtant, on sait \u00e0 quel point il fait du bien une fois termin\u00e9. Mais avant de foncer t\u00eate baiss\u00e9e, un peu de planification peut faire toute la diff\u00e9rence entre un m\u00e9nage efficace et un projet qui tra\u00eene sur plusieurs semaines. 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