Despite the fact that cleaning anything can be a nuisance, in our dorms, there is significantly less to clean than there would be in our own homes. Thorough cleaning and a change-up in your dorm will help you to stay organized and feel great in your personal space for the last stretch of the school year. Go ahead and organize your belongings, put those fall clothes away, break out that new wardrobe and make some decor changes along the way. Let’s get to (pre) spring cleaning.
Buy some Clorox Wipes — if you can find them
There is no need for any fancy cleaning products when these miracle wipes exist — if you can get your hands on them. They are long-lasting and affordable, and you can use them to wipe down and disinfect almost any surface — a college student’s holy grail.
New bedding
Your bed is most likely the largest piece of furniture in your room, so changing your bedding can make a big difference in the overall look and feel of the room. Re-wash and dry those sheets that have been sitting in your closet for more than a month or maybe even buy a new bed set. Make your bed, add accent pillows and plushies to compliment each other — not only are these for aesthetic pleasure, but also for maximum comfort while sleeping.
The switcheroo
Sometimes even the smallest of changes can alter the mood of a room. Switch your room around; change the location of your desk, move the wall decor or move your bed to an opposite wall. This sounds almost like a cheat, but it creates a new feeling in the atmosphere of your room without the high cost or a lot of time. Now you can also sweep, mop and vacuum under places that were hard to reach before moving any furniture.
Clean out your closet and drawers
I know this step probably sounds tedious, but it is very necessary. Sort through all of your clothes and shoes, take out any items that aren’t fit for the current season and store them in bins or suitcases. Once you’re done with that, reorganize your closet and make sure everything is hanging in the correct place. Neatly fold the clothes from your drawer and put them back accordingly.
Organize the clutter on your desk
You probably left a semester’s worth of clutter piled up in what is supposed to be your working space for the next few months. Reorganizing the area and tackling the mess will not only provide you with relief when things are suddenly where you can find them, but it will give you a fresh feeling of accomplishment, setting the tone for the semester ahead. Disinfect the surface with wipes and arrange everything that you deem necessary on your desk to your liking. You deserve a clean, tidy work space.
Vacuum, sweep and mop!
After dusting off and wiping down the many pieces of furniture and items that have laid untouched over winter break, that leaves only one thing left to clean: the floor. You don’t have to do all three, but I suggest at least sweeping or vacuuming first in order to pick up any large dirt and dust particles. Mopping after that ensures that all the smaller particles and germs are gone as well. It’s also guaranteed to make your room smell super clean.
Hopefully, these tips will help guide you in your spring cleaning, and maybe, even make it seem a little easier. In a small dorm room, a change in atmosphere goes a long way. It doesn’t take a lot of money, time or effort to make these types of changes either. Without much thought, it is simply cleaning and rearranging.
