Conquer the kitchen and bath: Organizational spring cleaning tips for your home | Her

Do you feel the urge to cleanse? Then it’s time for a spring cleaning. You can use a few simple tips and tricks to freshen up and revitalize your home – and your mood.

To get the most benefit from your endeavors, focus your spring cleaning on the areas of the house that are most used: the kitchen and bathroom.

Clear kitchen clutter: According to research by the Mayo Clinic, eliminating interference can have a significant positive impact on your mental health and wellbeing.

Throw away anything that has expired or is no longer in use to start the update. Use a wall-mounted spice rack to free up shelf space and keep ingredients within easy reach. Add sanity to the cutlery drawer by giving all appliances their own spaces.

Labels and liners: Add a new level of organization and personalization to cabinets, drawers, and even wire racks lined with shelves. They are available in different colors and patterns and offer a smooth top and a non-slip bottom for easy moving of objects. In addition, the smooth surface catches dirt and spills and makes tidying up a breeze. Next, create custom labels for organizer bins using chalkboard or dry-erase adhesives. For wire mesh, add shelf liner at the bottom to keep items in place.

Find out about the sink: Next, head to one of the most germ-rich areas of the kitchen: the sink. To keep this area clean and tidy, add an organizer to keep all cleaning supplies – sponges and brushes – upright, dry, and resist the growth of bacteria. Excess water is caught in the base, which can be easily removed and wiped off. Finally, place a raised mat in your sink to encourage air and water flow for faster drying and to provide additional cushioning for fragile glassware.

Ban bathroom battles: From towels to toiletries, bathrooms collect a ton of “stuff”. Save the items for everyday use and clean up the rest. If you have limited shower space, use a suction shower basket or shower tray to store shampoo and soaps. Add a toilet roll holder over the tank to store extra bath towel and keep it out of the way. Just like in the kitchen, use small baskets to keep everything from makeup to medicine easily accessible and in place.

Conquer messy cords: Conquer cables and clutter on the countertop with vertical gaps. Add shelves on the walls to hold towels or smaller items, and add accessory baskets above the closet on the insides of the closet doors. These easy-to-install organizers keep items like blow dryers, straighteners, and curling irons out of sight, but within reach for a quicker morning routine.

With a little cleaning and organization focused on key areas of your home, you will soon feel refreshed and invigorated this spring.