A fresh start, one room at a time

Spring is a good moment to open the windows, clear a little space and give your home a fresh start. Begin with a single room so the task feels manageable. Put away loose items before you start cleaning and work from higher surfaces down towards the floor.

In the kitchen, focus on worktops, cupboard fronts and the spaces you use every day. In living areas, move small items aside so surfaces are easy to reach. Fresh bed linen and a clear bedside table can bring the same sense of calm to a bedroom.

Make the clean work for you

Decide what you would most like help with and share that with your local team. A one-off spring clean is a chance to reset your home, then return to a routine that leaves more time for you.

Start with space, then work down

Put away loose items and make the areas you want to clean easy to reach. Tackle accessible higher surfaces before lower ones, and leave floors until the other jobs in the room are finished. Always follow the care instructions for the surfaces and products you use.

Give each room a clear focus

In a living room, that might mean tables, shelves and the floor. In a bedroom, it may be clearing bedside surfaces and refreshing the space around the bed. Pick a manageable scope rather than beginning several unfinished projects at once.

Know when to ask for specialist advice

Delicate finishes, unusual materials and particular cleaning problems may need specific guidance. Check the manufacturer’s instructions and discuss anything you are unsure about with the appropriate professional before proceeding.

Turn a fresh start into an easy routine

Once the larger reset is complete, decide what will keep the result feeling good. A small daily tidy and a cleaning schedule that fits your household can make the next seasonal refresh feel much less daunting.