Spring is in the air! The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, the sunshine is beaming into your home.

Open the windows and breathe new life into your home with a good spring clean.

To help you get started, we are creating an ongoing series to show you some efficient ways to accomplish the spring cleaning process, room-by-room.   

The Bedroom

The easiest place to start spring cleaning is in the bedroom. That lightness and freedom we often feel as a side effect of living in an organized space is typically felt most in the bedroom. A clean bedroom can keep your stress and anxiety levels in check, and act as a sanctuary to help you stay calm and get a restful night's sleep.

Out with the Old

The obvious first step is to clear out your closet and drawers. Get rid of the clothes you no longer wear or fit into and donate them to charity, if you can. Be ruthless with this step; a thorough spring cleaning will surprise you with a visual reminder of just how many clothes have been taking up unnecessary space!

Reorganize your wardrobe based on item type or color, and fold clothes neatly in your drawers (feel free to try space-saving fold techniques like those from Marie Kondo!).

Declutter

Take a look around your bedroom. Which items truly belong there, and which ones should find a home in some other room? For the items that stay, find attractive-looking bins or baskets to help give everything a place of its own. 

Bring on Spring Weight Linens

Strip your bed of warm flannel sheets, fluffy pillows, and knitted throws. Switch to lighter, cooler sheets, and keep some light layers for those chilly nights of early spring. While you're at it, go ahead and flip your mattress - try to make the flip every six months.

Clean!

They don't call it spring cleaning for nothing!

Wipe Winter Away - Spring cleaning means wiping down all the surfaces in the room including bedside tables, dressers, ceiling fans, windowsills, and even window coverings! 

A quick spring cleaning tip: In each room, begin your cleaning at the top of the room so that any dust or dirt that falls gets picked up when you clean the next level down!

A Clear View - Enjoy the glorious blue skies and flowering plants by removing all that dirt and grime from your windows! Wash windows inside and out to double the natural light in your home. While you're at it, remove smudges and streaks from your mirrors for a spotless reflection.

A Deep Clean - Spring cleaning means all your bedding, including quilts and pillows, are due for a deep clean. It's also a good opportunity to give your carpet a deeper clean than usual, moving furniture if possible, to get into every corner and the often-neglected space under the bed.

Rejuvenate & Update Decor - After the cleaning is done, give your space new life with spring-like updates and additions. Try adding a pop of color to your bedroom with a colorful quilt or pillows, or add a vase of fresh flowers. Try several different things, and see what helps to boost the energy and mood in the room for you.

Beyond Spring Cleaning

Imagine being woken by gentle sunlight in the morning, instead of that blaring alarm. With Somfy-motorized window coverings, you can automate them to softly open in the morning for a blissful start to your day, and have them close before you get home for complete privacy.

Connect with a dealer for a quote on motorized window coverings in the bedroom, or even prep your outdoor area for the warmer weather ahead.

Good luck tackling spring cleaning in your bedroom - we hope you've found this guide helpful, and that you're now prepared to take on the rest of the house.

Ready to upgrade your home? Connect with a Somfy dealer and get started!