3 Home Pros Told Us How They Get Their Houses Ready for Spring

The trees are turning out green buds down their branches, colorful flowers are putting on dazzling displays, and the sunlight is stretching a little longer each day.  Spring has arrived, and it’s time to harness that energy in your own space. Who better to help inspire you than experts in interior design, cleaning, and organization? We interviewed one of each to learn exactly how they prepare their houses for spring, so you can borrow their best tips and bring that same fresh, renewed feeling indoors.

How a Pro Cleaner Gets Ready for Spring

There’s a reason spring cleaning is a thing. This new season—complete with warmer weather and more sunshine—naturally inspires the urge to open windows, shake off the dust, and give your home a deep clean. These are the top three cleaning tasks to prioritize for the spring season. 

Clean Out the Bathroom Cabinets 

You’ve probably done a great job of tackling the floors, sinks, mirrors, and toilets all winter, but when’s the last time you gave your cabinets a deep clean? “Before spring, I toss expired sunscreen, dried-out products, and anything I didn’t touch all winter,” says Robin Murphy, president of Maid Brigade in Westchester, New York.

Remove everything and wipe down the cabinets to remove dust and grime. Then, toss out expired items and replace them with products you’ll use in the upcoming warm-weather months. “This makes it easier to grab what I actually use this time of year and gives my mornings a calmer, more seasonal flow,” Murphy says. 

Deep Clean Your Windows 

This spring cleaning task goes above and beyond a quick spritz of Windex. Spring is one of the best times of the year to deep clean windows, including the full interior, exterior, and screens. Milder temperatures make it more tolerable to tackle this task, and it also prevents streaks since cleaning solutions don’t dry as quickly. Rinse your screens with warm, soapy water and let them air dry while you clean the windows. 

Give Your Linens a Refresh

Spring means swapping out heavy blankets and flannel sheets for lighter, breezier bedding, Murphy says. That means it’s an excellent time to give all your bedding a deep clean, refold everything, and put winter bedding into storage. “I don’t just clean for cleanliness—I clean to feel good in my space,” she says. “And in spring, that means letting go of the heavy stuff, both literally and metaphorically.” 

How a Pro Organizer Gets Ready for Spring

Harness spring’s energy of renewal to refresh your space, reset routines, and clear out the clutter that’s been lingering all winter. Here’s exactly what a professional organizer does every spring. 

Zero-In on High Clutter Zones 

Think real hard about the spots in your house that’ve been giving you grief. Maybe it’s that guest closet piled high with random stuff, a kitchen pantry, or that one corner in the garage. Now’s the time to ride the spring cleaning wave and tackle it.

“Rather than feeling overwhelmed by your entire space, focus on one area at a time, whether it’s a closet, drawer, or countertop,” says Amy Tzur, professional organizer and founder of LiveWell by Amy. “This method allows you to be more thorough and thoughtful about what to keep, and it makes the process feel more manageable.” 

Plus, once you’ve got a taste of organizing a tough spot, you can keep riding the momentum.  

Assess, Clean, and Store Winter Goods 

With frigid winter behind you, Tzur recommends evaluating your winter gear and creating piles to keep, donate, and discard. “Toss anything that’s worn out or damaged,” she says. “If items are in good condition—but no longer fit and you can’t pass them down to a younger child—donate them or stow them away for fall coat drives.”

She also recommends washing off snow/salt residue from boots and giving the hats, gloves, scarves, and coats a good washing before tucking them into storage.

“No one wants to be caught off guard when the first snowstorm hits,” she says. “Storing [winter gear] in airtight plastic bins, sealable large bags or even space saver bags is a good way to keep dust out and keeps items in good condition so they’re ready for next season.”

Invest in Helpful Organizational Solutions 

Maximize your home’s functionality with thoughtful organizational items like bins, baskets, or closet organizers. You could even purchase a piece of furniture that’ll help streamline a certain area of the house, like a slim shoe cabinet, an entryway rack, or under-sink shelves.

“These tools help keep your belongings neat and accessible, while labels make it easy to maintain order over time,” Tzur says. “A little investment in the right type of storage can make a big difference in maintaining a clutter-free home.”  

How an Interior Designer Gets Ready for Spring

A few thoughtful design swaps can make your space feel as fresh and vibrant as the season itself. Take your inspiration from a pro decorator’s favorite ways to channel that spring energy. 

Bring the Outdoors Inside 

Spring is a great time to bring the outdoors in. “Around this time each year, I like to refresh my indoor plants, whether it’s repotting them to help them thrive or bringing in something new,” says Gabriela Eisenhart, founder and principal designer of Silo Studios. “I love incorporating wildflowers around the house and lighting a clean-scented candle. These simple, inexpensive changes always bring that energy spring is known for.”

Edit Your Tchotchkes 

Look around your house and determine what knickknacks and tiny pieces of decor are working for you (and ushering in the spring season), and which might detract. “Every spring, I feel the urge to clean out what’s no longer contributing to the happiness and function of my daily life and home,” Eisenhart says. “Purging allows me to create room for the change I’m craving after a cold, rainy winter.” 

Rearrange Your Furniture 

We love a low-budget home makeover, and one of the easiest ways to say “new season, new me,” is with a good old furniture rearranging session. “I like to rearrange furniture, artwork, and accents to satisfy my craving for change as spring approaches,” says Eisenhart.

She adds that now’s also a great time to refresh your textiles with warmer temperatures on the way. “Changing bedding, throws, and accent pillows to lightweight fabrics like linens and cottons prepares your home for the warmer seasons ahead,” she says.