Tis’ the season for spring cleaning! Whether you enjoy freshening up your home or get nervous at the thought of spending all that time reorganizing, decluttering, and deep cleaning every nook and cranny, we’re bringing joy to the process! Of course, your friends here at Bagoy’s Florist, the best flower shop in Anchorage, cannot complete a spring clean without finishing the job with the best spring flowers and houseplants. Bring new life to each room, purify the air, ease tension and stress, add a cheerful pop of color, and breathe in a pleasant scent.
Refresh and Clean Your Kitchen
While the spring and Easter bunnies pop up in your decor or around the town, we want to eliminate the dust bunnies that have found their way into our homes. Finding the dust and dirt under the refrigerator and oven, and in the hard-to-see corners of the kitchen, is often a nightmare to pick up with a broom or a large vacuum. A simple trick to making sure these bunnies leave town for good is wetting your broom so the dust and dirt stick easier. Then, vacuum your broom bristles and say “Au Revoir!” Of course, fall and winter were full of family dinners and holiday cooking, so your appliances likely need a refresh. Start with your dishwasher, pour a few cups of white vinegar into the bottom, and run a high-temperature wash cycle. Then, tackle the often-forgotten knife block with warm water and 1 tablespoon of household bleach. Soak your block in the mixture for two minutes, then let it air-dry.
Tips for Refreshing Your Kitchen with Flowers
Another way to refresh your kitchen is with a little help from Mother Nature herself. Bringing in a new green plant or spring flower arrangement brings fresh life into your kitchen. Spring plants and blooms can lift your mood, ease stress and tension from the winter months, and help purify the air, creating a truly refreshing feeling. Look to seasonal classics like tulips to brighten your kitchen, or to arrangements that include eucalyptus for a rejuvenating touch.
Reorganize and Declutter Your Bathroom
A decluttered and clean bathroom helps you feel fresh and clean while you get yourself ready for the day! To knock out two tasks at once while you spring-clean your bathroom, reorganize and toss out items as you scrub each shelf, nook, and cranny. Of course, you’ll take everything out to give those spaces a deep clean, but then, pause a minute to throw away expired skincare, old medicines, and leaking bottles. You can also save your torn or fraying towels for cleaning rags. Finally, pull your sunscreen and aloe to the front where you can easily reach for them when the spring sunshine finally arrives.
Tips for “Sparking joy” and Reorganizing Your Bathroom with Fresh Flowers
Bringing in fresh flowers to your bathroom does more than add a pop of color. Whether displayed on a windowsill or on your newly organized vanity, spring flowers and green plants give a fresh scent and a spark of joy as you walk into the bathroom. To brighten, uplift, and cheer up a space, we always recommend Gerbera daisies and sunflowers. If a plant sounds more appealing, peace lilies are a great, low-maintenance, and purifying option.
Refine and Spruce Up Your Bedroom
Spring cleaning and decluttering your bedroom isn’t complete without tackling your wardrobe. But what about the rest of your room? Refine the space that’s often called one of the most important rooms in your home by making it the relaxing, calming oasis you need to rest and recharge. Borrowed from the practice of feng shui, it’s always good to declutter underneath your bed, removing anything that isn’t a “soft” item. Things like books, holiday decorations, or anything else that isn’t a pillow, blanket, or linen aren’t things you want to “sleep on.” The position of your bed is also crucial. According to feng shui, your bed should face the door, with the foot of the bed not directly pointed at the door and away from walls shared with a bathroom, window, or air vent. Finally, incorporate only your favorite decor that speaks to you and offers a sense of calm and relaxation.
Tips for Refining Your Bedroom with Blooms
There’s nothing like a bouquet of spring flowers to refine your bedroom with a colorful, personal touch. Display elegant blooms on your newly cleared nightstand or dresser for an added layer of calmness and positive energy, and let the arrangement feel like a daily reminder to slow down. For an intentional, relaxing, and tranquil retreat, we love roses and hyacinths, both of which symbolize renewal and love. Hydrangeas are a wonderful addition for balancing calm and beauty, since their full blooms create a serene, styled look. Orchids are another stunning choice that symbolize refinement and strength, bringing a polished, steady presence that elevates the room.
Spring has sprung, and the beautiful spring blooms are ready to come home. Elevate your space by adding this living pop of color. Feel refreshed and refined as you admire their lovely fragrances, serene feeling, and colors to brighten your decor. Purchase your favorite seasonal blooms here at Bagoy’s Florist.
