Spring cleaning typically starts on March 20, which is officially recognized as the first day of spring. It involves many cleaning techniques to remove any sort of clutter. This has been a tradition since the Jewish practice of preparing for Passover and a historical need to clean gunk from houses after the cold winter. Deep cleaning tasks often include dusting, cleaning windows or blinds, washing carpets, and organizing closets, etc. While particularly done in March, April, and May, it can be done whenever a home needs a refresh.
Mrs. Benvenuto does spring cleaning, and most of the time she does the little things, but ends up on her hands and knees scrubbing floors. She especially had a lot of cleaning during COVID-19, since many germs were spreading. Mrs. Benvenuto speaks out about her baby, affecting the job getting done. “Sometimes it is a mix of whether I can get cleaning done faster or slower, depending on how I feel.” Her baby could take up some of the extra time Mrs. Benvenuto has, or sometimes get that feeling to do even more tidying up.
Graylea Knight, a sophomore, explains how she does spring cleaning, and her family mainly weeds with a weed whacker outside of the house. She is not forced to clean but does not mind helping around to do so. “I do not really sell any of my old stuff to clean out,” Knight mentions. She likes to clean her room to feel organized and complete with her day. There is also no money involved when spring cleaning takes place. Knight just finds the days fun and enjoys being productive in a healthy way, so the world can be cleaner.
